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Heather Cox Richardson

Acclaimed Historian

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Michelle Alexander

Civil Rights Advocate, Legal Scholar

Michelle Alexander | October 2, 2012 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Environmental Activist

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. | November 5, 2012 | Wortham Center | The Progressive For

Eric Schlosser

Investigative Journalist

Eric Schlosser | September 24, 2013 | September 30, 2010 | The Progressive Forum

Alice Waters

Restaurateur, Author, Activist

Alice Waters | February 27, 2012 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Jared Diamond

Acclaimed Scientist, Historian