Political Equality Conversation with Prof Danielle Allen and Prof Jeremy Waldron as Part of SSRC

Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an int'l network whose mission is to promote public awareness, knowledge & debate for an unbiased voice for social justice & nurtures the conditions to enhance & bridge thoughtful awareness & responses worldwide.   The SSRC assembled two prestigious educators & authors to converse on the topic of Political Equality; the anxieties of maintaining a democratic republic.  Prof. Daniel Allen at Harvard & author of Education & Equality (2016) and "Cuz: the Life & Times of Michael A." (2017) spoke first followed by Prof Jeremy Waldron at NYU Law School and author of "One Another's Equals: The Basis of Human Equality." (2017)  Alondra Nelson Pres. SSRC introduced the prestigious & articulate speakers.  Before, bringing them together to address each other's comments and a Q&A from the audience Pres. Nelson said, "It is fair to say that tonight we {those present at Roosevelt House} had a corner on the market of the smartest people in America."  It's also fair to say the conversation of political equalities' in its abstraction & idealism was erudite and complicated for me to stay abreast in its entirety. Prof. Allen addressed the "blind spots" that fostered Trump's election, Brexit and issues of wealth distribution.  The evening's dialogue was a heady & intricate examination of the history, processes, obligations & fallibilities inherent in striving for & maintaining political equality.  The one underlying, vital denominator for political equality expressed by Prof Waldron was civility.  As a joint, democratic society there are demands and expectations of participation made on the individual.  There is an essential binary introspection required between the individual and the vast majority of fellow citizens to imbue our govt. a viable legal system of political equality & justice.  Our social fabric must be intwined with tolerance, reciprocal discipline and mindful respect.