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Five for Friday
A Weekly Digest from the Bush Center

October 16, 2020

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Technology Meets Democracy

Our Democracy Talks series includes discussions exploring the challenges — and opportunities — facing democracies around the world. Check out our latest round of conversations about the impact technology has on democracy with leaders such as Senator Rob Portman and Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong.
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In Focus


REMINDER | Don't Miss Mark Cuban and Daymond John
Join us live online for the next Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital Management event at 6:30 p.m. Central on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Two stars of the ABC hit show Shark Tank — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and FUBU founder Daymond John — are coming to the Bush Center to discuss issues our country is facing.
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IMMIGRATION | What Will Reform Look Like
Seventy-five percent of Americans, across the political spectrum, believe immigration is good for the United States. Laura Collins, Bush Institute — SMU Economic Growth Initiative Director, joined MPR’s Kerri Miller to chat about how the system can be reformed to work better.
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TRADE | Two-Minute Take with Matthew Rooney
America's trade deficit recently hit a record high. Matthew Rooney, Bush Institute — SMU Economic Growth Initiative Managing Director, explains what this means and how it may impact Americans.
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DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP | Distance Brings Us Together
Michael Bailey, Leadership Programs Manager at the Bush Institute, reflects on a unique year of the Liberty and Leadership program. Despite a global pandemic that kept the participants from meeting in person, the cohort’s relationships still strengthened.
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