Events - The Century Foundation

December 5, 2022
From 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm

Pace University, Student Center West, One Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038

The Pelosi Legacy: Past, Present, and Future

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is undeniably one of most significant political players of the twenty-first century, but what will define her legacy? Join Pace University and The Century Foundation on Monday, December 5 from 4:30–5:45 PM ET to hear from political insiders—Speaker Pelosi’s former chief of staff John Lawrence and former congressman Steve Israel—as they unpack...

November 15, 2022
From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Theater 555, 555 West 42nd St., New York, NY, 10036

Experience Is Expertise: An Evening of Storytelling with Next100

Policy is too often created without the voices of the people most impacted by it, which perpetuates long-standing injustice and inequity. The status quo is unacceptable. Next100 is working to change it. Join Next100’s policy entrepreneurs on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 6:00–8:00 PM ET as they share how their lived experiences intersect with the policy...

October 25, 2022
From 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Student Debt Cancellation: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and What Happens Next

*Please Note: The livestream will begin on this page at the time of the event. President Biden and the U.S. Department of Education’s student debt cancellation plan is a historic move for a historic moment. Join The Century Foundation on Tuesday, October 25, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM ET as we focus on what brought...

October 24, 2022
From 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm

National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Secretary Raimondo

*Please Note: The livestream will begin on this page at the time of the event. Join The Century Foundation on Monday, October 24, from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM ET for a virtual event featuring the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Secretary Gina Raimondo and members of the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative to celebrate National Disability Employment...

October 20, 2022
From 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

SSI at 50: The Safety Net America Forgot

*Please Note: The livestream will begin on this page at the time of the event. October 2022 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—a critical but often overlooked component of America’s Social Security system. Signed into law in 1972, SSI was established to ensure that disabled people and older adults in the United...

October 18, 2022
From 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Transportation Policy Is Climate Policy, ft. Secretary Pete Buttigieg

*Please Note: The livestream will begin on this page at the time of the event. Under the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation has put equity and fighting climate change at the center of its transportation policy. Join U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday, October 18, 3:00–4:00 PM ET, for a conversation...

October 12, 2022
From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Abortion Access After Roe: States’ Proactive Efforts

Join The Century Foundation, State Innovation Exchange, and National Network of Abortion Funds on Wednesday, October 12, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET as we highlight states’ proactive efforts to secure and expand abortion access in the wake of the Supreme Court’s egregious decision overturning the federal right to abortion. The event will feature keynote...

July 28, 2022
From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

What Can Labor Do to Build on this Unusually Promising Moment?

This is the most promising moment for the American labor movement in decades. Not only have there been historic union victories at Amazon and Starbucks, but public approval for unions is the highest it’s been in half a century and young workers are showing an extraordinary level of interest in unions. Join leading figures...

July 21, 2022
From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Bridging Reproductive Justice and Disability Justice #ADA2022

This July, the country celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). But this is a complex moment for disabled people as we assess what it means to fully participate in society and live in a country where certain rights and access may no longer be guaranteed. The conversation surrounding reproductive rights...

July 20, 2022
From 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

A More Inclusive Policy Sector: Centering Directly Impacted Communities

*Please Note: The livestream will begin on this page at the time of the event. If you would like to watch directly on YouTube, visit this page. Young adults are having a crisis of confidence in every level of government, with many not seeing themselves reflected in public policy decisions. Changing this perspective is critical...