Misreading the Tea Leaves

A significant flaw in todays American politics -- one that afflicts both Democrats and Republicans -- has emerged in the aftermath of the National Tea Party Convention. To learn more, read After Tea Time, Both Parties Miss the Point by the Hall Institute's Richard Lee.

Hall Institute Gala
Set for March 18

The Hall Institute will hold its 2010 Gala Reception on March 18, at the East Brunswick Hilton.

Angelo J. Genova, Esq., a leading labor and trial law lawyer, will receive the institute's 2010 Annual Achievement Award.

Lincoln Lectures — Lincoln's Birthday may no longer be a state holiday, but it's still a big deal at the Hall Institute. Michael P. Riccards, the institute's executive director, served as New Jersey's representative on the national Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and now is chairman of the state's Lincoln Commission, which has put together a series of lectures about the nation's 16th President. Read More

Bring Back Abe — Should the nation and/or the states commemorate President Abraham Lincolns birthday on February 12? Diana M. Riccards believes the answer is yes and explains why in Bring Back Abe.

On the Airwaves — Log on to BlogTalkRadio this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. to listen to the Hall Institute's Richard Lee and Michael Shapiro of The Alternative Press discuss this week's issues in government and politics. Listen

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The Hall Institute is a non-partisan, not-for-profit foundation established to explore social, economic, educational and cultural issues. Our goal is to foster constructive debate and discussion and build a stronger, better New Jersey.

Since our inception in 2005, the Hall Institute has been at the forefront of public policy in our state. We conduct research and present public forums on timely topical issues, such as public pensions, health care reform and higher education funding. The institute has had a strong presence in New Jersey's last three statewide elections by sponsoring online virtual debates that provide citizens with substantive information on where the candidates stand on the major issues confronting our state.

The Hall Institute website features more than 400 papers and provides a platform for individuals and organizations to express opinions and offer ideas and suggestions.

We also produce our own public affairs television program and use podcasts, blogs and social networking to share our work and seek feedback. In addition to our other activities, the institute has published two books -- The State of the Garden State and Reaction and Reform in New Jersey. Both are compilations of the major papers posted on our website. A third volume, Creating A Common Future: New Jersey and Public Policy, was published online.

Located in Trenton at 224 West State Street, the institute was established by George E. Hall, a successful business executive and a leading philanthropist who lives in Middletown, N.J.

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