TCG Leader Series: a Conversation with Senator Chris Murphy
Apr
2
4:15 PM16:15

TCG Leader Series: a Conversation with Senator Chris Murphy

Next up in The Common Good Leader Series we thrilled to welcome Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut.  At a pivotal moment for the nation, Senator Murphy will share his insights on where we stand, how Democrats can expand their coalition, and how the party can respond to the actions of the new White House administration.

A can’t miss opportunity to hear directly from Senator Murphy. Come with your questions and RSVP now to join us on April 2nd!

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The Power & Peril of Diplomacy with Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat
Apr
9
4:00 PM16:00

The Power & Peril of Diplomacy with Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat

The world has now entered a period of geopolitical uncertainty. What is the power of diplomacy -- and its limits? The consummate public servant, Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, joins The Common Good to discuss what makes for great diplomatic negotiations? What are consequences if President Trump overturns decades-long agreements and understandings with our closest allies while opening the door to radically changing relations with our worst foes?

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The Common Good American Spirit Awards 2025
May
8
6:30 PM18:30

The Common Good American Spirit Awards 2025

The Common Good honors trailblazers who rise to the challenges of the nation and embody the best of the American spirit. Join us on May 8th, from 6:30-9:30pm at the Plaza Hotel to celebrate this year’s incredible awardees including Sherry Lansing, former Chairman of Paramount Pictures, and Ari Melber, MSNBC Host of The Beat, and others to be announced soon!

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America’s New Role on the World Stage?
Jun
4
5:30 PM17:30

America’s New Role on the World Stage?

Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and former Director of Policy Planning at the State Department, joins The Common Good for a deep dive into the repercussions of Trump’s foreign policy. From strained alliances to emboldened adversaries, economic fallout to the unraveling of the post-WWII order that has underpinned global stability for nearly eight decades—Haass unpacks what’s at stake for America’s standing in the world and the future of international order.

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Women’s Equality: Progress Made and a Movement Stalled?
Mar
19
5:30 PM17:30

Women’s Equality: Progress Made and a Movement Stalled?

What sparks a revolution—and how does its echoes shape the battles we fight today?

Celebrate Women’s History Month with acclaimed journalist and author, Clara Bingham and Mary Boies, who was instrumental in bringing to life the Women’s History Museum at the Smithsonian to discuss the importance of chronicling the often-overlooked stories of American women. They’ll dive into the fearless icons who fueled the women’s liberation movement, how far we’ve come, and the lessons for the ongoing struggle for progress and equality.

RSVP Now and join us in-person on Wednesday, March 19th!

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Now What? Democracy Strategies
Mar
12
4:00 PM16:00

Now What? Democracy Strategies

Fast and Furious - As Trump floods the zone to radically reshape executive power, the federal government, and the Republican Party, TCG presents Norm Ornstein, one of the nation’s foremost political scholars, on the Trump tsunami approach, and how Democrats can respond.  

Don’t miss out this timely and essential discussion of our Post Election Political Shock Wave Series with a master of political analysis. RSVP now!

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Enemies of the State?
Feb
26
5:30 PM17:30

Enemies of the State?

We are thrilled to welcome Marty Baron, titan of editorial excellence and former Executive Editor of the Washington Post and the Boston Globe, who steered both publications to many Pulitzer Prizes. Baron joins The Common Good in-person on Wednesday, February 26th for a vital discussion on growing threats to press freedom and democratic accountability.

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TCG Leader Series a Conversation with former Governor Andrew Cuomo
Feb
19
5:30 PM17:30

TCG Leader Series a Conversation with former Governor Andrew Cuomo

We are pleased to welcome former Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo, someone who the press has speculated about making a run for mayor of NYC. 

New York City is at a crossroads as the city faces major challenges – from public safety, to housing, budget pressures, and economic recovery. Drawing on his years of leadership as Governor, Andrew Cuomo joins us for a candid discussion about New York’s most urgent issues and the decisive actions needed to drive progress. Come with your questions! A private dinner will follow for Executive Members and above. Seats are limited—RSVP now!

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TCG Leader Series with Congresswoman Laura Gillen
Feb
13
2:30 PM14:30

TCG Leader Series with Congresswoman Laura Gillen

Newly elected Congresswoman Laura Gillen, who secured a pivotal victory in November, flipping New York’s 4th Congressional District blue by unseating Congressman Anthony D’Esposito in a highly competitive Long Island race joins The Common Good. Congresswoman Gillen will discuss how she successfully navigated the political terrain in an election season that was historically tough for Democrats and her policy priorities for New York and the nation moving forward.

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2025 Economic Forecast with Blackstone’s Joe Zidle
Jan
9
5:30 PM17:30

2025 Economic Forecast with Blackstone’s Joe Zidle

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Joe Zidle, Senior Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at Blackstone, and successor to our longtime favorite prognosticator, Byron Wien, joins The Common Good for an insightful and timely conversation to start off the new year, offering his expertise on the economy, market trends, and geopolitical and international forces that could affect your portfolio, business strategy, or simply your peace of mind. 

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The Common Good American Spirit Awards
Nov
21
6:00 PM18:00

The Common Good American Spirit Awards

As we mark the 17th anniversary of The Common Good, this year’s awardees include exceptional leaders in public service, science, and business. Among them are three distinguished Cabinet-level leaders, a pioneering scientist whose work is transforming our understanding of the world, and a business visionary known for their strong civic commitment. Join us in celebrating these remarkable individuals who, through their dedication to the common good, continue to elevate and inspire our nation.

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  The Day After: Election Results in Real Time with Frank Luntz
Nov
6
4:15 PM16:15

The Day After: Election Results in Real Time with Frank Luntz

Polls close on November 5th, however, it’s likely not all votes will be counted until days later. Frank Luntz, renowned pollster and political strategist, joins The Common Good for real-time commentary and analysis of the polls a day after Election Day. Battleground states like Arizona and Pennsylvania, are unlikely to have their votes called on November 5th. Last year, Arizona finalized their ballots the day after Election Day. Pennsylvania called theirs four days after Election Day. Luntz offers his expertise as we make sense of the votes already accounted for, and will provide his insight and commentary on states yet to be called. How will battleground states affect our election outcome? How are House and Senate races shaping up? And how can we be sure the results are accurate?

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 How Propaganda is Used to Destroy Democracy with Mary Wald & Keys to the White House: 2024 Election Prediction with Allan Lichtman
Oct
30
5:30 PM17:30

How Propaganda is Used to Destroy Democracy with Mary Wald & Keys to the White House: 2024 Election Prediction with Allan Lichtman

Join us for a compelling two-part discussion at The Common Good, featuring two distinguished speakers: Mary Wald, author of Sowing Hate and Chaos: How Propaganda is Used to Destroy Democracy, and Allan Lichtman, presidential historian famously known as the “Nostradamus of U.S. elections.

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Election Security & Safeguards
Oct
9
4:00 PM16:00

Election Security & Safeguards

Ambassador Norman Eisen, executive chair of the State Democracy Defenders Fund and senior fellow at Brookings, joins The Common Good to discuss the looming security threats to the upcoming elections. Eisen, who served as special counsel to the House Judiciary for the Trump impeachment from February 2019 to February 2020, will explore the potential risks we may face in the lead-up to Election Day and the measures in place to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process from such challenges.

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October 7th Attack: One Year Later
Oct
7
4:00 PM16:00

October 7th Attack: One Year Later

On the one year anniversary of the harrowing October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and, now, Vice Chairman of Blackstone, Thomas Nides, joins The Common Good for a critical and timely discussion with Harvard-trained lawyer and CEO Richard Salomon. Together, they will examine the current state of Israel and the broader Middle East a year after the attack. 

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“The Return of Great Powers”  with  Jim Sciutto
Sep
19
5:30 PM17:30

“The Return of Great Powers” with Jim Sciutto

As the world’s leaders gather in New York for the 79th UN General Assembly, the spotlight intensifies on the escalating power dynamics among the U.S., Russia, and China. In a timely and exclusive appearance, CNN’s Chief National Security analyst Jim Sciutto joins The Common Good to dissect this high-stakes geopolitical chess match. Drawing insights from his bestselling book, The Return of Great Powers, Sciutto will explore the precarious balance of power and the potential implications for a new global order.

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2024 Election Watch: Post DNC Convention
Aug
28
5:00 PM17:00

2024 Election Watch: Post DNC Convention

Following the second convention of this pivotal election year, The Common Good hosts two of the most prominent pollster-political strategists to gauge possible terrain gained or lost in the process of finalizing the nomination of the Democratic Party nominee, Kamala Harris. They will check voter sentiment and the key pressing issues shaping the November vote. Listen in and bring your questions to Republican pollster-/ strategist Brenda Gianiny and Democratic pollster / strategist Doug Schoen. 

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2024 Democratic National Convention Luncheon with Jefrey Pollock & Celinda Lake
Aug
20
12:30 PM12:30

2024 Democratic National Convention Luncheon with Jefrey Pollock & Celinda Lake

We’ve got a whole new race for the 2024 election. And The Common Good will be in Chicago for 2024 Democratic National Convention for a deep dive into it. Join us for a top level conversation over lunch with two of the most important Democratic pollster-campaign strategists in the business: Jefrey Pollock, and Celinda Lake, both who have served as pollsters for Joe Biden and top elected officials across the nation.

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Power and Precedent: The Conservative Supreme Court's Radical Rulings
Jul
31
6:00 PM18:00

Power and Precedent: The Conservative Supreme Court's Radical Rulings

We are honored to welcome again one of the nation’s most respected and renowned legal scholars and constitutional law experts, Professor Laurence Tribe. Tribe joins The Common Good on Wednesday, July 31st from 6-7pm on Zoom to explore the far-reaching implications of the recent decisions by the Supreme Court’s conservative majority to create presidential immunity and abandon Chevron deference. 

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Turbulent Times: Latest Election Analysis with top strategists Matt Bennett and Jim McLaughlin
Jul
23
6:00 PM18:00

Turbulent Times: Latest Election Analysis with top strategists Matt Bennett and Jim McLaughlin

Two of the country’s leading political campaign experts, Matthew Bennett and Jim McLaughlin join The Common Good for an illuminating discussion assessing the 2024 election landscape just after Trump’s nomination, his new running mate Senator J.D. Vance, Biden’s withdrawal, and the push for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace Biden as the Democratic nominee.

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TCG Town Hall: "Bridging America's Divides"
Jun
4
6:00 PM18:00

TCG Town Hall: "Bridging America's Divides"

We’ve gathered some of the nation's foremost minds who have given these issues a great deal of thought for a very important and special Town Hall on June 4th at the NYHS. They’ll offer their insights on what’s driving toxic partisanship in politics, igniting culture wars, and fomenting anger, hate, and eroding trust in our institutions, truth, and each other.  Even better, they'll propose solutions for bridging America’s divides.

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TCG Leaders Series: Conversation with Congressman Suozzi
May
13
4:00 PM16:00

TCG Leaders Series: Conversation with Congressman Suozzi

Join us to hear from Rep. Tom Suozzi in-person at The Common Good, as we explore the appeal of “more common sense and less chaos and senseless fighting in Washington” and how to get more accomplished by overcoming toxic party polarization on issues from immigration, crime,  and criminal justice to reproductive rights, housing and the economy.

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An Insider's Warning
Apr
3
5:30 PM17:30

An Insider's Warning

National Security expert and former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration, Miles Taylor, brings his urgent insights to The Common Good, as he dives into the ramifications of a potential 2024 Trump presidency.

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2024 Economic Forecast
Mar
13
5:30 PM17:30

2024 Economic Forecast

Join The Common Good and Senior Managing Director & Chief investment Strategist at Blackstone, Joe Zidle - successor to our longtime favorite prognosticator, Byron Wien; for an important and timely conversation on the economy, the markets, and political and international events that may affect your portfolio, your business, or simply your peace of mind. 

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From Headlines to Ballots: How Fox News Manipulated America
Feb
28
5:30 PM17:30

From Headlines to Ballots: How Fox News Manipulated America

Brian Stelter, best-selling author, media expert and former CNN host will join us to discuss his groundbreaking reporting on efforts by Fox News to manipulate the public and the 2020 election, as told in his book, “The Network of Lies” and what that may mean for the 2024 election.  (In-person with a dinner to follow for Executive Members and up.)

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Promise and Perils: National Defense in the Age of AI
Jan
31
5:30 PM17:30

Promise and Perils: National Defense in the Age of AI

Paul Scharre, Executive VP, Center for a New American Security think tank, and one of TIME magazine’s top 100 most important people in AI, will join us for an essential conversation on threats and advance in Artificial Intelligence for defense and national security. (In-person with a dinner to follow for Executive Members and up.)

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Palestine and Israel:  Charting the Path to a Long Term Solution
Jan
10
4:00 PM16:00

Palestine and Israel: Charting the Path to a Long Term Solution

To discuss a possible path to resolution for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, distinguished professor Dr. Nathan Brown and Dr. Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst for the International Crisis Group, will join us in a moderated conversation with esteemed journalist Richard Wolffe, columnist at The Guardian and managing director of Jose Andres Media.

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Putin and Russia: What does the Future Hold?
Dec
7
5:00 PM17:00

Putin and Russia: What does the Future Hold?

Putin and Russia: What does the Future Hold?

with

Bill Browder

Moderated by

Richard Salomon

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 5-6pm, ON ZOOM

The Common Good welcomes Bill Browder, who was the largest foreign investor in Russia until he was denied entry into the country in 2005 and declared a threat to national security. His crime? Exposing corruption in Russian state owned companies. He has a lot of experience dealing with Russia and particularly with Vladimir Putin. He will discuss Putin’s place on the world stage, the invasion of Ukraine, and the threat that Putin poses to the Western world order as Ukrainian defenses languish at a stalemate. 

Join us with Putin’s declared #1 enemy, Bill Browder, recipient of the American Spirit Award from The Common Good in 2019 for citizen activism for his incredible advocacy work to create the Magnitsky Act, which punishes corrupt Russian officials, in conversation with Harvard-trained lawyer and CEO Richard Salomon.

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About our Speakers

William Browder is the CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, Head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign and author of  Red Notice. 

He was the largest foreign investor in Russia until 2005, when he was denied entry to the country and declared “a threat to national security” for exposing corruption in Russian state-owned companies.

In 2008, Mr. Browder’s lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, uncovered a massive fraud committed by Russian government officials that involved the theft of US $230 million of state taxes. Sergei testified against state officials involved in this fraud and was subsequently arrested, imprisoned without trial and systematically tortured. He spent a year in prison under horrific detention conditions, was repeatedly denied medical treatment, and died in prison on November 16, 2009, leaving behind a wife and two children.

Since then, Mr. Browder has sought justice outside of Russia and started a global campaign for governments around the world to impose targeted visa bans and asset freezes on human rights abusers and highly corrupt officials. The United States was the first to impose these targeted sanctions with the passage of the Sergei Magnitsky Accountability Act in 2012, followed by the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act in 2016.

As a result, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Baltic states, the European Union and most recently Australia have passed their own versions of the Magnitsky Act. Mr. Browder is currently working to have similar legislation passed in other countries worldwide including New Zealand and Japan, to name a few. 

Richard A. Salomon is a graduate of Carleton College and Harvard Law School and the founder and CEO of Vantage Point Consultants. Vantage Point advises corporations on ways to optimize the expenditure of legal dollars and has worked with over 400 of the Fortune 500 throughout the world. Mr. Salomon is a frequent keynote speaker to groups, including the GC100 (the Chief Legal Officers of the FTSE 100 in London) and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, as well as an occasional lecturer at Harvard Law School. Mr. Salomon is a member of the Advisory Board of the Corporate Counsel’s Guide to Law Department Management and Corporate Counsel’s Guide to Litigation Management. Mr. Salomon is also a co-author of Managing the Corporate Legal Function (2nd ed. 1995, Matthew Bender). 

Mr. Salomon is involved in numerous philanthropic and social service-related activities. He is a co-founder, member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center; and a member of the Advisory Board for the Visas for Life Foundation (relating to Consul General Chiune Sugihara, who rescued his father and uncle during the Holocaust).

In addition, Mr. Salomon is on the Board of New York University’s Of Many Institute as well as on the President's Council of the Interfaith Youth Core, and the President’s Global Forum of the Auburn Theological Seminary. Mr. Salomon is a frequent public speaker at the 92nd Street Y, Temple Emanu-El, and other venues.

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The Israelis and the Palestinians: Where We Go From Here
Nov
30
4:00 PM16:00

The Israelis and the Palestinians: Where We Go From Here

The Israelis and the Palestinians: Where We Go From Here

In conversation with

Amb. Dennis Ross

Moderated by

Richard Salomon

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3OTH, 4-5PM, On ZOOM

As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, there are many looming questions about how this will play out for Israel, for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, and for the eradication of Hamas; the humanitarian concerns for civilian lives in Gaza; the release of the hostages still held by Hamas; and Israel's longterm security concerns. What military and diplomatic solutions are still on the table to prevent a multi-front war? 

Join us with Ambassador Dennis Ross in conversation with Richard Salomon as we unpack these vital and urgent questions. The Common Good welcomes Ambassador Dennis Ross, acclaimed diplomat and expert on the Middle East in conversation with Harvard-trained lawyer and CEO Richard Salomon for a discussion on where Palestinians and Israelis can go from here and what the future might hold for the Middle East.

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About Our Speakers

Ambassador Dennis Ross has served several US administrations as a senior diplomat and advisor on the Middle East and broader international security. In Obama's first term, he had the principal responsibility for Iran policy. He is one of America’s foremost foreign policy experts on the region and currently serves as Counselor at The Washington Institute, a think tank dedicated to improving the quality of US Middle East policy, and a Distinguished Professor of Diplomacy at Georgetown University.

In February 2009, Ambassador Dennis Ross was appointed Special Advisor for the Persian Gulf and Southwest Asia to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Later that year he left the State Department to join the National Security Council staff as a Special Assistant to President Obama and Senior Director for the Central Region (the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, Pakistan and South Asia). He stepped down from this role in December 2011. 

Ambassador Dennis Ross served as Middle East Envoy under President Clinton, helping the Israelis and Palestinians reach the 1995 Interim Agreement on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. He also brokered the Protocol Concerning the Redeployment in Hebron in 1997 and facilitated the Israel-Jordan Treaty of Peace.

During George H. W. Bush’s administration, Ambassador Dennis Ross was Director of the United States State Department’s Policy Planning Staff, where he worked on US policy toward the former Soviet Union, the reunification of Germany and its integration into NATO, arms control, and forming the coalitions during the 1991 Gulf War. He also collaborated with Secretary of State James Baker on convincing Arab and Israeli leaders to attend the 1991 Middle East peace conference in Madrid, Spain.

Richard A. Salomon is a graduate of Carleton College and Harvard Law School and the founder and CEO of Vantage Point Consultants. Vantage Point advises corporations on ways to optimize the expenditure of legal dollars and has worked with over 400 of the Fortune 500 throughout the world. Mr. Salomon is a frequent keynote speaker to groups, including the GC100 (the Chief Legal Officers of the FTSE 100 in London) and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, as well as an occasional lecturer at Harvard Law School. Mr. Salomon is a member of the Advisory Board of the Corporate Counsel’s Guide to Law Department Management and Corporate Counsel’s Guide to Litigation Management. Mr. Salomon is also a co-author of Managing the Corporate Legal Function (2nd ed. 1995, Matthew Bender). 

Mr. Salomon is involved in numerous philanthropic and social service-related activities. He is a co-founder, member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center; and a member of the Advisory Board for the Visas for Life Foundation (relating to Consul General Chiune Sugihara, who rescued his father and uncle during the Holocaust). In addition, Mr. Salomon is on the Board of New York University’s Of Many Institute as well as on the President's Council of the Interfaith Youth Core, and the President’s Global Forum of the Auburn Theological Seminary. Mr. Salomon is a frequent public speaker at the 92nd Street Y, Temple Emanu-El, and other venues.

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