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The latest on what\u2019s affecting people in the U.S. Growing divisions in society, heated debates on race and inequality, discussions about the electoral system, and concerns about climate change\u2014including more intense wildfires and hurricanes\u2014all taking place amid a highly charged political atmosphere. The group addresses these issues and others selected by the participants, discussing them with the help of newspaper articles, TV interviews, and other media sources. Occasionally, experts from the U.S. join the discussion online.<\/p>\n

Discussions are led by Joseph Lorenz<\/strong>. Joe received his PhD in (Biological) Anthropology from the University of California, Davis, and has extensive experience in laboratory research and teaching at the university level in the U.S.<\/p>\n

Language:<\/strong> English
\nAdmission:<\/strong> Free of charge
\nIf you would like to attend regularly, please become a member of the DAI Library.<\/em><\/p>\n

Contact & Registration (mailing list):<\/strong> libraryevents@dai-heidelberg.de<\/a>
\nPlease register in advance.<\/em><\/p>\n

Times & Dates: <\/strong>
\nEvery Monday, 6:00\u20137:30 p.m.<\/em>
\n(Excluding public holidays and library closing times)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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