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Alexander Vindman

Former White House National Security Council Staff

Edward O. Wilson

Biologist, Conservationist, Theorist

Edward O. Wilson | September 27, 2006 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Leading Authority on Fascism

Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn

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George Soros

Philanthropist and Financier

George Soros | September 7, 2006 | Hobby Center | The Progressive Forum

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

Leading Marine Biologist, Climate Policy Expert, Writer