Campaign for the American Conversation

In the run up to the 2012 presidential election and beyond, 92Y is committed to providing a home for civil and civic dialogue.

One of the things we’re proudest of here at 92Y is that people come to our stage to have real conversations. Sometimes people disagree. Often they have different opinions. But everyone listens and shares in the spirit of civility.

The Campaign for the American conversations celebrates that spirit. From the best talks of our history, to the event that is happening tonight, we’ll share conversations from top political, economic, legal and journalistic figures. We want to be a platform for facts, the perspectives and the policies that really matter.

And this is just the beginning. We’re working with some great partners to create new content that helps offer clear explanations of crucial issues. Most of all, we want to hear what you think. How do you think we can help start a better conversation? Visit 92YAmericanConversation.org for more information.

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Progress Begins with a Better Conversation™

  • Dan Rather with Budd Mishkin
    Thu, May 31, 2012, 8 pm

    Dan Rather reveals the stores behind the stories in his recently published autobiography, Rather Outspoken: My Life in the News.

  • John Heilemann in Conversation with David Axelrod
    Mon, Jun 11, 2012, 8 pm

    John Heilemann is joined by political analysts and journalists to assess the tenor of the country at this pivotal time.

  • Gail Collins: As Texas Goes...
    Thu, Jun 14, 2012, 8 pm

    New York Times columnist and best-selling author Gail Collins posits, “like it or not, where Texas goes, so does the nation ...”

  • Christopher Buckley with Chris Matthews
    Mon, Jun 18, 2012, 8:15 pm

    Satirist Christopher Buckley returns to 92nd Street Y to discuss his career and a hilarious and sure-to-be-controversial novel about US/China relations.

  • War, Politics and Evolution: What Humans Do and Why They Do It
    Tue, Jun 19, 2012, 8:15 pm

    Delve into the psychological roots of morality, its connection to political conflict and the ways we form instant judgments of others and convince ourselves that our positions are the right ones.

  • Allen Grubman in Conversation with Norm Pearlstine
    Thu, Jun 21, 2012, 8:15 pm

    Allen Grubman is a senior partner of Grubman, Indursky, Shire & Meiselas P.C., the largest entertainment law firm in the US with clients ranging from Elton John, Madonna and Sting to entrepreneurs like David Geffen, Martha Stewart and journalists like Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer.



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Eligible patrons will be able to order priority registration online.

 

Who is eligible for priority registration?

Individuals who have participated in 92nd Street Y programs over the past year in selected program areas, participants in certain memberships, and those who have made contributions of $500 or more to 92Y, are eligible to register for programs before they become available to the general public.

How do I know if I qualify?

Patrons that qualify for Priority Registration will receive packets in the mail explaining how to purchase online. Priority registration is normally mailed 2-3 weeks before a catalog is available. Registration information includes your Patron ID#. You can use this ID# to setup your login information online. This will allow you to register early for a course or event. Please note: if you receive a packet, you are only eligible to priority register for the programs covered in your packet.

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