Book Discussion: The Righteous Mind
Why do we (and others) think and feel the way we do? And how can we empower our leaders (and ourselves) to find a healthier approach to public discourse?
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Book Discussion — The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
Brian Straessle of The Sycamore Institute and Kenyatta Lovett with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development will co-facilitate this conversation.
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An Evening with Jonathan Haidt & Laura Berlind
Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist whose research examines the intuitive foundations of morality, will be in Nashville Oct. 17, 2019, for a lecture and conversation with Laura Berlind, Sycamore's executive director. Hosted by Lipscomb University, the event will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the George Shinn Event Center. Tickets are free and can be […]
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Medical Debt in Tennessee: Causes, Effects, and State-Based Solutions
Tennessee policymakers have a wide range of options to prevent medical debt, help people manage it, and mitigate its effects.
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2019 Holiday Open House
The Sycamore Institute has had a whirlwind year in 2019, and what better way to celebrate than with you?
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Aspen Institute Event on Financial Security and COVID-19
Sycamore's Laura Berlind will be a featured speaker at an Aspen Institute webinar on consumer debt and financial security in the time of COVID-19.
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Community Connection: Unemployment Insurance in Tenessee
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a historic spike in people filing for unemployment benefits. Join The Sycamore Institute for a conversation about Tennessee’s unemployment insurance program — what it is, […]
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Community Connection: The Numbers Don’t Lie…or Do They?
From the pandemic to politics to the recession, you’re often bombarded with conflicting information. How do you know what’s reliable? Join us for a digital happy hour on September 2nd […]
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Lifting the Veil on Tennessee’s Budget with the Sycamore Institute
While it may sometimes go unnoticed, most nonprofit work is tied to or affected by government funding decisions. Some nonprofits carry out their missions with the direct support of government […]
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Community Connection: Public Health Infrastructure in Tennessee
Join The Sycamore Institute, ETSU's Center for Rural Health Research, and Tennessee Institute of Public Health (TNIPH) for a conversation on public health in Tennessee. From the flu to salmonella […]
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COVID-19 and Economic Opportunity Across Zip Codes in America
Acclaimed Harvard economist Raj Chetty in a Tennessee conversation on economic mobility, data science, and public policy.
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Tennessee’s New Medicaid “Block Grant”
There's a lot of conflicting information out there about TennCare's new waiver. Join us Wednesday, January 27th to separate fact from fiction and share your questions, hopes, and concerns about […]
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Tennessee’s New Medicaid “Block Grant” Second Session
There's a lot of conflicting information out there about TennCare's new waiver. Join us Thursday, January 28th to separate fact from fiction and share your questions, hopes, and concerns about […]
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Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth’s Children’s Advocacy Days 2021
Sycamore's Executive Director Laura Berlind will be a featured speaker at the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth's upcoming Children's Advocacy Days on March 9th. Anyone interested in attending can register […]
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Financial Security in Tennessee: The Role of Fees and Fines in Davidson County
Community Connection is back! This summer, we're focused on the nexus of criminal justice, medical debt, and financial security in TN. Join us July 14 to kick it off with […]
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Financial Security in Tennessee: What to Do About Medical Debt
Join us July 21 for a conversation with Judge Alexander McVeagh on medical debt in the courtroom and how it impacts financial security in Tennessee. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-security-in-tennessee-what-to-do-about-medical-debt-tickets-162467367269 […]
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Financial Security in Tennessee: The Role of Fees and Fines in Hamilton County
Join Sycamore and special guests on August 12 for a robust discussion on fees, fines, and financial security in Hamilton County, TN. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-security-in-tn-the-role-of-fees-and-fines-in-hamilton-county-tickets-165782904129
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Financial Security in Tennessee: The Role of Fees and Fines in Shelby County
Join Sycamore and special guests on September 14 for a robust discussion on financial security and criminal justice fees, fines in Shelby County, TN. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-security-in-tn-the-role-of-fees-and-fines-in-shelby-county-tickets-169168673055
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Financial Security in Tennessee: The Role of Fees and Fines in Knox County
Join Sycamore and special guests on October 19 for a robust discussion on financial security and criminal justice fees, fines in Knox County, TN. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-security-in-tn-the-role-of-fees-and-fines-in-knox-county-tickets-188705191307
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Financial Security in Madison County: What To Do About Medical Debt
Join us November 18th for a conversation with Sarah Bone and Bart Teague on medical debt and how it impacts financial security in Madison County. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-security-in-madison-county-tickets-204126607177