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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. Read the series    |  
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|  | 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. Register to watch
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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. Listen Now
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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. Watch Now
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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. Learn more
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