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On CSPAN FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Eric Foner talked about his book Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad, in which he examines the efforts of free blacks and white abolitionists to secure freedom for fugitive slaves during the mid-19th century. In his book, the author recounts the development of the New York Vigilance Committee in 1835 as protection against slave kidnappings that occurred in New York City. This group spawned similar organizations throughout the North and ultimately lead to a network that secured the freedom of over 3,000 slaves. He spoke with Edna Greene Medford, chair of the history department at Howard University.

Hope you will listen to the video below.

Edna Greene Medford, Chair of the History Department at Howard University interviews Eric Foner

http://goo.gl/7Akjav

Politics for the People Conference Call

with Eric Foner

Sunday, April 19th at 7 pm EST

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May 3, 2012July 26, 2012

cathylstewart

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You may have just seen my Politics for the People event on C-SPAN where my guests, former Congressman Mickey Edwards and IndependentVoting.org President, Jackie Salit discussed the role of independents in U.S. Politics.

Let me hear your thoughts on this critical topic in the comments section below.

In 2002 I founded Politics for the People as a free educational series for independent minded New Yorkers and I’m thrilled to be “taking it national” with a Blog, a Book Club for independents and now this C-SPAN broadcast.

So, sign up at right below the “Follow us via Email” heading. You’ll receive updates when new posts are made to the Politics for the People Blog and join my Book Club for independents. We’re about to make our next selection which we’ll discuss together in a national conference call in June!

Independently Yours,

Cathy L. Stewart

PS – Jackie Salit and Mickey Edwards both have forthcoming books which are available for pre-order from your favorite online bookseller.