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A Weekly Digest from the Bush Center

August 23, 2019

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Burma's Democratic Transition

The Bush Institute launched the fourth class of its Liberty and Leadership program, bringing together 23 Burmese democracy advocates in Bagan, Burma, for the first of three training sessions. Senior Program Manager Jieun Pyun explains how our Liberty and Leadership scholars are strengthening Burma’s fragile democracy.
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PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS | Application Closes August 31
During PLS, scholars learn lessons in leadership from the presidencies of George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Earlier this year, The Strategerist podcast looked back at President Johnson’s legacy with Mark Updegrove, president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation — listen to the episode in honor of LBJ’s birthday next Tuesday <[link removed]>. And don’t miss your chance to be a Presidential Leadership Scholar.
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WE LEAD | Gender Equality + Economic Growth
"Women are underutilized economic assets," says WE Lead scholar Nadia Zrelli Ben Hamida, a university professor and economist from Tunisia. She describes how economic advancement for women creates economic growth for all and is essential for Tunisia’s democratic transition.
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ENGAGE | Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch
Don’t miss the rare opportunity to hear from a sitting U.S. Supreme Court justice. On September 18, as part of the Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital Management program series, Justice Gorsuch will discuss his upcoming book, A Republic, If You Can Keep It. Overflow seating remains available at a reduced price with an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the book with your ticket.
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43 CLUB | Fall Schedule
The Bush Center's 43 Club unites young professionals and offers members the opportunity to attend premium events, including thought-provoking discussions, social gatherings, and networking events. Take a look at our plans for the fall, save the dates, and share with your friends.
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