In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction. This controversial decision is presently being challenged in many states where laws are being passed that dispute the Court’s ruling. There is a very real possibility that those challenges may come before the Court and that it might overrule its prior decision or extremely limit it. The purpose of the presentation is to provide an expert legal, medical and political panel that explores what rights Roe v Wade recognized, the nature of the controversy and the consequences of the law being overruled or limited.
Speakers:
Evan Laine - Moderator - JD, MA, Thomas Jefferson University (East Falls), College of Humanities & Sciences, Director & Associate Professor, Law & Society Program; Faculty Director, Arlen Specter Center
Elizabeth Kukura, JD, LLM, MSc, Drexel University, Kline School of Law, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
Erica Goldblatt Hyatt, DSW, LCSW, MBE, Rutgers University, School of Social Work, Associate Teaching Professor and Assistant Director of Doctor of Social Work Program
Mara Thur, MD, Abington-Jefferson Health, Abington Primary Women’s Healthcare Group, Obstetrician/Gynecologist

The Future of Roe v Wade

The Law & Society Honor Society wants to do its part to further discussions surrounding Black issues in 21st century America. In this vein, the LSHS  hosted a Roundtable with an open dialogue about African American Vernacular English (AAVE), Black respectability politics, the "blaccent," and code-switching. In honor of Black History Month, the conversation will center around how these four issues impact young Black adults as they navigate everything from the social media world to the professional world. Last but not least, our BHM Roundtable talk will include a discussion about what it means to be an ally to the Black community

Black Respectability Politics

Trump's second Impeachment  House Manager  Congresswoman  Madeline Dean gives her insider view of the impeachment, why the House moved forward,   details the evidence, and addresses why despite the strength of the case,  43  senators decided to vote no.  She  also gives a  riveting account of how her life and the lives of others  were seriously threatened during the insurrection of  1/6/2021

Insider View of the Second  Impeachment Trial and the Insurrection: By  Rep. Madeleine Dean

On February 25, 2022, Russia, after a long build-up, invaded the independent nation of Ukraine. Why did this happen? What does Putin want? What will be the ramifications of this unprovoked aggression in the United States and the world? Thomas Jefferson University Professors, Aleksandr Kvasov,  Raju  Parakkal, Tom Schrand, and  Samuel Weeks,  addressed these questions and more, in this very topical and  important Roxboro House RoundTable

THE UKRAINE CRISIS

Experts dealing with college students discuss how COVID-19  has affected college students and how best to cope with the challenges posed by this unprecedented modern pandemic.   Evan Laine,  Associate  Professor of  History  and Faculty Director of the Arlen Specter Center,  moderates the panel  made up of Henry Humphreys, Ph.D., Vice-Chancellor, Dean of Students, Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls,, C. Virginia O’Hayer, MA, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Thomas Jefferson University - Center City, Julia Smith, BA, Advanced Student, MS in Community & Trauma Counseling Program, Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls and  Jefferson Undergrad  Raffaela Gualtieri

Coping with COVID-19 on the College Campus

Student orgs at Thomas Jefferson University,  Nextgen and Bridge, discuss about how to register to vote, whether it is a write-in, in-person, or absentee and why it is so important to exercise this right. They also discuss why college students are reluctant to vote and why this  is a mistake

How to Register to Vote and  Why  You Should

Michael Smerconish an American radio host and television presenter, political commentator, newspaper columnist, author, and lawyer, addresses how irresponsible  media, self  sorting, misinformation and the spectacle of politics have transformed our political climate to one that is toxic and dangerous to the health of our Nation.

Michael  Smerconish On How to Fix the Broken Political System

Are students free to speak their minds at a private university?  What pressures are on them to speak or not speak their views?  Students and Former TJU  President Mark Tykochinski weigh  in on this topic.

Capstone- Free Speech On Campus

In August 2023, the first study of menstrual products using real blood was published in the British Medical Journal. A month prior, Florida enacted the "Don't Say Period" bill banning reproductive health instructions, including menstruation before sixth grade. Why is menstruation still taboo in today's day and age? This roundtable is an open discussion about the stigmas surrounding periods and period-related topics. There will also be many personal stories about first periods and period-related topics. There will also be many personal stories about first periods and period mishaps or experiences. Please stop by, share your own stories, and learn more about menstruation. Let's change the norm and finally talk about periods!

Lets Bloody Talk (Again!) Roundtable

Instead of this being a roundtable for educational purposes, the Jefferson Housing roundtable was a time for students to air out their opinions about their current or past living experiences on the East Falls campus. Students were able to share what they did and did not like about living on campus. Included is a general guide to cover a wide range of housing topics, along with an open discussion with fellow students! General topics were covered include; the guest sign-in process, laundry facilities, the cost, the residency requirement, the quality of housing, and more. This Roundtable occurred on November 30th, 2023

Residential Life

Professor Evan Laine of  Thomas Jefferson University and Professor Timothy  Welbeck of Temple University explain how the Electoral College works and how it favors small states over large states.  Further, the racist origin Electoral College is discussed, and how it was designed by the Southern states to keep the institution of slavery intact.

Explaining How the Electoral College Works, and Why it  Was  Created  &  Why it  Still Exist

Join us for a dynamic discussion on the role of grassroots print journalism in combating misinformation and fostering civic engagement. We will feature The NW Local, which has been serving the community with reliable news since 2014. Our discussion will tackle the issue of "bad faith" journalism and its deceptive tactics. Learn how to identify and counter misinformation using online tools and discover the benefits of free local newspapers in building community trust and fighting misinformation through social media, events, and local success stories

Misinformation In The Media

Aristotle once conveyed that rhetoric is the art of persuasion through any available means. Unfortunately, "any available means" has been explored to its limits, where we are in an age that bans, or threatens to ban, social media, books, or even artistic expression through drag. How have we gotten to this point? How have we gotten to the point where a significant portion of political and media discourse is more concerned with exercising power against people than even solving problems?

The Dangerous Rhetoric of Politics

What is QAnon exactly?  Who is Q?  How did this all start, and what have been its implications?  What do they believe, how do they spread it, and finally, who in power believes or supports it?  All those questions are addressed in this very informative and somewhat disturbing  Roundtable

What is QAnon?

Pennsylvania State Legislator and Majority leader  Matt Bradford led the Roundtable.  Assisting him in this discussion were  Justin Klos from the House Democratic Caucus’ Demographics team, Pat Brier,Esq. and Dan Brier, Esq.  According to the Public Interest Law Center, Pennsylvania elected officials, through a process called Gerrymandering, have manipulated the congressional map so completely that it has been labeled one of the top three starkest partisan gerrymanders in the country and the worst in Pennsylvania's history. Gerrymandering is the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to create undue advantage for a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency. The Moderator of the event was Prof  Evan Laine

Gerrymandering

The Host of this RoundTable was Bridget Shertzer, Site Director at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia-Center City. Renfrew provides a safer and healing community in which individuals learn to understand the role the eating disorder has played in their lives, replace their eating disorder behaviors and rituals, and increase flexibility with thoughts to include those that are value-oriented and life-affirming. The college years should be an exciting time for individuals to foster personal growth and expand their horizons. However, all too often, the college environment can become a breeding-ground for a myriad of eating challenges - especially eating disorders. This discussion explored the factors in the college environment that contribute to the onset and/or maintenance of an eating disorder, how to challenge harmful diet culture messaging, and how social media can be both a blessing and a curse when it comes to body image and self-esteem.

The Struggles of Eating Disorders on a College Campus ED RT video

The most powerful Court in the United States is the only one not subject to the Ethical Rules of Conduct.  This roundtable discussed the ethical challenges faced by this particular Court, especially in light of the recent allegations against Justice Clarence Thomas and his receipt of significant gifts from right-wing donors.

Corruption  and the Supreme Court

Getting away from politics!  Let's discuss the shows we love and keep watching and rewatching, like The Office,  Parks and Recreation, Seinfeld, and others. Why do these shows keep pleasing us even after we watch them so many times?

Comfort Shows

She Speaks and Bridge, two student organizations on Thomas Jefferson University East Falls campus, interviewed Salo Magazine’s political and social commentator, blogger, and writer Amanda Marcotte. During this wide range of discussions, the topics included the role of and challenges and risks faced by feminist writers with strong views.   The future of the First Amendment and the free press in general under the Trump administration was also featured along with the challenges posed by Digital platforms.

An interview of Salon Writer Amanda Marcotte

DEI & Higher Education Under the Trump Administration and the Fellows of Harvard College SCOTUS case

Thomas Jefferson University East Falls  Beyond  Medicine

This RoundTable was an engaging discussion of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution and the importance of that right in American history. This conversation is timely and appropriate considering President Trump's attempt to unilaterally negate Birthright citizenship, despite the clear language in the 14th Amendment. The conversation explored historical, legal, and contemporary perspectives on citizenship and the ongoing threats against racial and ethnic minorities. The conversation also included xenophobia, unfound fear of immigrants, racism, Aad the unjust and unfair. targeting of immigrants by the Trump administration.

14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship

Extremism has many forms and many fathers. What creates extremism? Why does a seemingly normal person turn into a very dangerous threat to their society? Is it all about benefits, power, religion, oil, and money? It is necessary for us to dig into the causes that create and continue radicalism and find solutions for this dangerous cancer. It is the time to take a step forward and do something more than sharing posts on our Facebook account!

Roxboro House Roundtables Fall 2016

How Can We Fight Against Terrorism And Extremism?

Panel discussion with:
Members of Career Services at Philadelphia University (Tracy DePedro, Patrick Ryan, Laura Bickert Ciarlello), Residence Life (Dillon Eppenstein), and Student Engagement (Ali Stefanik). 

The staff presented and facilitated discussion along with representatives from the transgender community (Joanna Kindt and Kameron Winters) and shared their individual experiences in their own job searches and personal experiences.

Simple Recorder

Transition(s): Navigating your career and professional development as a transgender employee

During this Roundtable, we discussed exactly what Net Neutrality is, how important it is towards the democratic dissemination of information and how it may be dissolving in front of our eyes. Our experts discussed whether the dissolution of net neutrality in the best interest of the public or just for corporate greed.  If you want to know the repercussions that will follow the ending of net neutrality and the potential motives behind the drive to end it, listen to this podcast.

Net Neutrality

Listen to this podcast which addresses; what is Gerrymandering and how did it come about. In this Roundtable, we discussed what affect Gerrymandering had and still has on modern day politics, and how it significantly alters election results. The negative impact this practice has on representative democracy was explored in addition to what can be done to produce elections that more fairly represent the citizenry Join us to gain insight on Gerrymandering, learn how and why how the lines are drawn, and why this has become a controversy.

Listen to Dr. Kathy Smith, Director of Law and Justice at Harcum College, Dr. Rick Frei lead researcher for the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society, Dr. Evan Laine, Program Director for Law and Society at Jefferson University and students from Jefferson University’s forensic psychology class and Community College of Philadelphia’s descriptive research methods class, as they discuss the future of sexual harassment by examining the results of their recent survey on commonly accepted sexual harassment myths. You will be surprised at the beliefs individuals have regarding sexual harassment, what it means and why it occurs.

A Sexual Harassment Conference Across Two Campuses

Listen to the inspirational story of David Tuck and his story as a holocaust survivor. An educator worldwide, David Tuck shares his experiences, his hardships, his highs and the blessings he is thankful for. During a time of high political climate Mr. Tuck reassures the young generation of the world we live in.

Holocaust Survivor David Tuck and His Story

LSPN
(Law & Society Podcast Network)
Announces it First Show
Civil Discourse
Hosted by Nick Franchi and Sierra Reddi
 
These Law & Society Sophomores differ political on almost every topic, however while their ideology may clash, application of their worldviews may sometime intersect. This podcast is not about arguing, rather it is their reaction to current events and their implications from two individuals who while they disagree politically and socially, agree that it is absolutely necessary that we discuss our views in a respectful and constructive manner

Civil Discourse Episode 1

In this podcast, Jefferson University Professor Evan Laine and Hayden, President of the Jefferson University Graduate Sustainability Network as well as Professor Tom Schrand and Professor Rob Fleming discussed why Jefferson University Students are joining the World Climate Strike. Students, Faculty, and Staff explored what the Global Climate Strike concerns,  what are the risk to the health of the planet and what possible solutions are available. The Roundtables will now be heard on the 1st and 3rd Sundays starting in October on WGGT-LP 92.9 Germantown Community Radio.

Why Jefferson University Students are joining the World Climate Strike

In this podcast, Dan Ross and Zig Rorer, two students at Jefferson University hosted a discussion on the Black Experience and what it is like being black in America today. The students explored many heart-wrenching experiences and discussions that need to be heard by all Americans, including personal encounters of racism and hate.

The Black Experience in America Today

In this Roxboro House Roundtable, sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University's Arlen Specter Center, Law & Society Senior Liz Sussman Hosted a zoom roundtable on Eating disorders. She discussed the challenges faced by those who suffer from them as well as coping and helping strategies.

The Challenges and Coping and Helping Strategies within Eating Disorders

The Roxboro House Roundtables are interdisciplinary discussions on any topic from health and science, to fashion, economics, and politics. These talks take place at Jefferson University East Falls and provide an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to explore and consider a variety of themes in the cozy, historical Roxboro House living room.

Roxboro House Roundtables are presented by the Arlen Specter Center for Public Service at Jefferson University East Falls, which facilitates and promotes public service and civic education in a cross-disciplinary, nonpartisan setting.

Roxboro House Roundtables

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