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June 3, 2013 near Somerville, MA
Free event:

WHAT ARE WE WORTH? SHAKESPEARE, MONEY, AND MORALS

With readings from Shakespeare's plays by Alan Alda, Christine Baranski, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Matt Damon, Raúl Esparza, Hamish Linklater, Jesse L. Martin, Lily Rabe, Vanessa Redgrave, Gloria Reuben

Plus a town-hall discussion led by renowned political philosopher Michael Sandel
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The Public Theater Presents Shakespeare in the Park
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October 27, 2012
On Tuesday, we asked for your suggestions on what topics the Justice with Michael Sandel community should talk about. If you would like to share with us a situation in which you had to make a moral decision, feel free to comment on this message thread or send a private message to this page. On Saturdays, we will try to publish and discuss a situation in which one of you has mentioned. This does not have to be a personal experience, it can be a current event or a topic you wan...t to see discussed. From the trending election in the United States to internet censorship in China, what do you want to talk about? What conversations would you like to begin on this page? How can we help?

Need ideas? Take a look at this Q&A with Michael Sandel with Intelligence Squared at the Royal Institute in the U.K.

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Photo: On Tuesday, we asked for your suggestions on what topics the Justice with Michael Sandel community should talk about. If you would like to share with us a situation in which you had to make a moral decision, feel free to comment on this message thread or send a private message to this page. On Saturdays, we will try to publish and discuss a situation in which one of you has mentioned. This does not have to be a personal experience, it can be a current event or a topic you want to see discussed. From the trending election in the United States to internet censorship in China, what do you want to talk about? What conversations would you like to begin on this page? How can we help? Need ideas? Take a look at this Q&A with Michael Sandel with Intelligence Squared at the Royal Institute in the U.K. http://www.justiceharvard.org/2012/10/intelligence-squared-qa-with-michael-sandel/
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October 26, 2012
Meridian, Mississippi is faced with a lawsuit over its implementation of a system that has been dubbed the 'school-to-prison-pipeline.' Students in this mostly African American district, can be handcuffed and sent to a youth court for the s...mallest of rule infractions. These infractions include violating the dress code (which includes wearing mismatched socks), talking back to teachers, and going to the bathroom without permission. Students sent to youth court are almost all minorities, and they are held for days without a probable cause hearing or being informed of their rights. It is clear that prejudice is part of the problem; children are more unable to respond in these situations. What is our responsibility to protect children's rights? How do the rights of children differ from the rights of adults? Do adults unknowingly intrude on the rights of children by making decisions for them?

Discuss your thoughts here
http://www.justiceharvard.org/2011/03/unalienable-rights/

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Photo: Meridian, Mississippi is faced with a lawsuit over its implementation of a system that has been dubbed the 'school-to-prison-pipeline.' Students in this mostly African American district, can be handcuffed and sent to a youth court for the smallest of rule infractions. These infractions include violating the dress code (which includes wearing mismatched socks), talking back to teachers, and going to the bathroom without permission. Students sent to youth court are almost all minorities, and they are held for days without a probable cause hearing or being informed of their rights. It is clear that prejudice is part of the problem; children are more unable to respond in these situations. What is our responsibility to protect children's rights? How do the rights of children differ from the rights of adults? Do adults unknowingly intrude on the rights of children by making decisions for them? Discuss your thoughts here http://www.justiceharvard.org/2011/03/unalienable-rights/ Photo Courtesy of Daniel Lobo
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October 23, 2012
On Saturday, Justice with Michael Sandel will post a story from one of our community members. Let us hear your voice and get the conversation started!

It is clear in Michael Sandel's lectures not everybody has the same opinions in response to moral dilemmas. In lecture one, Michael proposes the scenario where you would have to sacrifice one in order to save five. Some believe it is just, some do not. Recall a moral decision you had to make in your life. Post your story in th...e comment section below, or message it to @Justice with Michael Sandel if you wish to remain anonymous, as we will credit you with your story (First Initial, Last Name). See who agrees with you and who doesn't! Do you think you made the right choice? Do other people agree? Share with the community and we might repost your story on Saturday!


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August 31, 2012
When you buy a life insurance policy, you are planning for the future and for those your policy will benefit. Understandably, life insurance policies are bought through a market. However, a secondary market has emerged allowing people to be...nefit from the deaths of other people. In a sense, this market is allowing people to gamble on the human lives. Find how how this is happening by watching the PBS Newshour video with Michael Sandel.


http://www.justiceharvard.org/2012/08/pbs-newshour-betting-on-death-video/


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Photo: When you buy a life insurance policy, you are planning for the future and for those your policy will benefit. Understandably, life insurance policies are bought through a market. However, a secondary market has emerged allowing people to benefit from the deaths of other people. In a sense, this market is allowing people to gamble on the human lives. Find how how this is happening by watching the PBS Newshour video with Michael Sandel. http://www.justiceharvard.org/2012/08/pbs-newshour-betting-on-death-video/ What is your opinion on this issue? Are these transactions morally objectionable? Do you find the concept of betting on death to be "creepy?"
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August 29, 2012
This week in the news, you can find opposing viewpoints on the issue of punishment. The courts of Norway and India have handed down punishments on terrorists who have killed many innocents in their countries. On one hand, you have Norway's ...liberal justice system seeking to rehabilitate the offender, and on other hand, India seeks retribution through the death penalty.

For more information about these rulings, refer to these Time articles:

Anders Behring Breivik (Utoya Island Massacre, 2011)
http://goo.gl/Mnnl1
Ajmal Kasab (Mumbai Terrorist Attacks, 2008)
http://goo.gl/qkQuQ


Many countries around the world no longer practice the death penalty. Some of you may find Breivik's punishment to be too light, and Kasab's punishment to be too heavy. Justice is a careful balance of morality and law. What is your opinion on the death penalty? Does someone have the basic human right to life after taking that right from someone else? Discuss at

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Photo: This week in the news, you can find opposing viewpoints on the issue of punishment. The courts of Norway and India have handed down punishments on terrorists who have killed many innocents in their countries. On one hand, you have Norway's liberal justice system seeking to rehabilitate the offender, and on other hand, India seeks retribution through the death penalty. For more information about these rulings, refer to these Time articles: Anders Behring Breivik (Utoya Island Massacre, 2011) http://goo.gl/Mnnl1 Ajmal Kasab (Mumbai Terrorist Attacks, 2008) http://goo.gl/qkQuQ Many countries around the world no longer practice the death penalty. Some of you may find Breivik's punishment to be too light, and Kasab's punishment to be too heavy. Justice is a careful balance of morality and law. What is your opinion on the death penalty? Does someone have the basic human right to life after taking that right from someone else? Discuss at http://www.justiceharvard.org/2011/03/unalienable-rights/
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August 28, 2012
Michael Sandel sits down with PBS Newshour to discuss how the market economy has transformed into a market society. In this video, Michael discusses why it is wrong for people of democratic societies to lose equal access to public goods suc...h as congressional hearing seats to market transactions. On these lines, almost certainly, at some point during today or the upcoming days, you will be standing in a line. Whether it is at the check-out line at the local grocery store, or at the movie theater, or even on a wait-list online for the newest sold out gadget, lines have become an inevitable part of our society. Is it okay for someone to pay to jump ahead of you? Would you pay to jump ahead of someone else? Imagine a scenario in which you could not afford to pay, and a large number of people paid to be in front of you for an event you stood in line overnight for, how would you feel? What is your opinion on this issue? Follow the link below to watch the video and comment.

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Photo: Michael Sandel sits down with PBS Newshour to discuss how the market economy has transformed into a market society. In this video, Michael discusses why it is wrong for people of democratic societies to lose equal access to public goods such as congressional hearing seats to market transactions. On these lines, almost certainly, at some point during today or the upcoming days, you will be standing in a line. Whether it is at the check-out line at the local grocery store, or at the movie theater, or even on a wait-list online for the newest sold out gadget, lines have become an inevitable part of our society. Is it okay for someone to pay to jump ahead of you? Would you pay to jump ahead of someone else? Imagine a scenario in which you could not afford to pay, and a large number of people paid to be in front of you for an event you stood in line overnight for, how would you feel? What is your opinion on this issue? Follow the link below to watch the video and comment. http://www.justiceharvard.org/2012/08/pbs-newshour-what-money-cant-buy-and-what-it-shouldnt-buy-video/
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August 25, 2012
Your socioeconomic classes can determine whether you go to an underfunded public school or a highly praised private school. Economic advantages can be used to purchase better educations in much of the world. How do you feel about this issue? Should people have fair and equal access to education? If so, how do you approach providing a solution to the system currently in place?


Michael Sandel talked to students of Yonsei University in South Korea about this issue. Share your thoughts after reading this article!

http://www.justiceharvard.org/2012/06/the-korea-times-sandel-calls-for-education-for-all/
Photo: Your socioeconomic classes can determine whether you go to an underfunded public school or a highly praised private school. Economic advantages can be used to purchase better educations in much of the world. How do you feel about this issue? Should people have fair and equal access to education? If so, how do you approach providing a solution to the system currently in place? Michael Sandel talked to students of Yonsei University in South Korea about this issue. Share your thoughts after reading this article! http://www.justiceharvard.org/2012/06/the-korea-times-sandel-calls-for-education-for-all/
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August 21, 2012
You've already heard some of Michael Sandel's opinions on what money can and can't buy. Read some responses to Sandel. Who do you agree with? What is your opinion on the issue? Follow the link below to begin your discussion!

http://www.justiceharvard.org/2012/08/boston-review-how-markets-crowd-out-morals-forum/
Photo: You've already heard some of Michael Sandel's opinions on what money can and can't buy. Read some responses to Sandel. Who do you agree with? What is your opinion on the issue? Follow the link below to begin your discussion! http://www.justiceharvard.org/2012/08/boston-review-how-markets-crowd-out-morals-forum/
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May 25, 2012
Altruism; by definition (Courtesy of Oxford Dictionaries), altruism is the "disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others." Examples can be, but are not limited to, volunteering at an nursing home, Habitat for Humanity, and various charities around the world. Altruistic actions generally entails some form of sacrifice. Volunteering takes time. Donations require money. How much ar...e you personally willing to donate? How much time, effort, or money? Will you lend your voice, sign your name up for altruistic causes? In this economy, money is limited for the average individual and the average family. There are limitations to how much people are willing to contribute. What is your obligation? Is altruism necessary?

In case you need more material to think about, check out Michael Sandel's BBC Radio 4 Program, The Public Philosopher. This three-part audio series will surely give you food for thought.

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May 21, 2012
Join Michael Sandel for a talk with Tavis Smiley on PBS on the Moral Limits of Markets. What spheres of life do markets not belong? How do we differentiate between which values matter in these spheres? Watch and listen to the talk at video....pbs.org or watch the video through this link and comment and express your thoughts in the comments section below the video.

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May 10, 2012
Your chance to win a signed copied of Michael Sandel's new book, What Money Can't Buy, ends tomorrow! Check out this link or click the morals tab on the Justice with Michael Sandel Facebook page for more details!

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Michael J. Sandel is the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University, where he has taught political philosophy since 1980.
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May 9, 2012
Check out the updated News and Events section of the Justice website to see Michael Sandel banter with Stephen Colbert on The Colbert Report, and discuss paying children to read with the hosts of The Today Show. Read more about What Money Can't Buy and check out what Sandel has been up to recently.

http://www.justiceharvard.org/category/news/

Colbert Report:
http://www.justiceharvard.org/2012/05/michael-sandel-the-colbert-report-video/

Today Show:
http://www.justiceharvard.org/2012/04/the-today-show-paying-children-to-read-video/
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April 23, 2012
The Euro crisis is deepening as increasing insecurity and political instability across the European Union looms. The Dutch political crisis this week provided impetus for a massive sale of government bonds, sinking bond yields, and stock pr...ices across Europe (http://goo.gl/SZVQ8). As the euro zone crisis intensifies, how should the collective governments of the EU respond? The EU is a large community representative of different parties and different individuals with their own specific interests. Sometimes, these interests conflict. How much should individuals sacrifice for the greater good? Are there group obligations?

As complicated as the European financial crisis may be, these questions apply to your everyday life as well. How much do you currently invest in the greater good? What responsibilities do you believe all individuals have over their own interests? What happens when people choose themselves over the community? These past few months, the responsibility of “neighborhood watch” participants has been called into question. The death of Trayvon Martin brings up these questions. How should we protect ourselves and our community members? How much is too much? Can group obligations go too far?

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April 16, 2012

The issue of taxing the rich has been widely discussed in the media. Such a hot topic is reflected on the on the Justice website as "Take from the Rich and Give to the Poor" is the most popular and widely discussed topic (http://www.justic...eharvard.org/2011/03/takeb-from-the-rich-give-to-the-poor/). Read the opinions of others. Do you agree or disagree? What is fair? What are the taxation obligations of any income bracket? As the U.S. Senate readies its vote on the “Buffet Rule,” voice your opinions. Do you support this new legislation?

Monetary issues are always controversial. What other ways does money polarize and divide opinions? Michael Sandel addresses some of these situations about monetary issues in his new book. Read a review at The Daily Beast.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/04/15/what-money-can-t-buy-michael-sandel-on-market-moralism-run-amok.html See More
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April 13, 2012
Human trafficking, especially of women into sexual slavery, is a global problem. Media attention helps to publicize the issue and generate action, however, the actions taken are not enough to control trafficking. Recently, New York Times co...lumnist Nicholas Kristoff wrote a piece asking Village Voice Media to take responsibility for Backpage.com; the website is frequently used by human traffickers of underage girls (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/01/opinion/sunday/kristof-financers-and-sex-trafficking.html). Human trafficking is not a third-world problem. It occurs in every country. Spain is experiencing a boom in women trafficked into prostitution (http://goo.gl/qdD9C). Yesterday, Crips gang associates in the United States pleaded guilty to running prostitution rings composed of high school girls (http://goo.gl/Zil6I). What can be done to prevent human trafficking? What rights are being violated, and what are our group obligations to uphold those rights? Discuss at http://www.justiceharvard.org/2011/03/group-obligations/ See More
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April 9, 2012
Michael Sandel recently gave a lecture at the London School of Economics, broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 Program. Read about it here

http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2012/apr/08/observer-profile-michael-sandel?newsfeed=true

And for the... full audio, check out BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01f5lcg)

Sandel proposes the question of whether or not universities should give preference to applicants of poor backgrounds. Should universities taken socioeconomic class into their admittance decisions? Is this beneficial to society? Is it fair? Should affirmative action be based on socioeconomic class? Discuss at

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Michael Sandel: master of life's big questions
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Profile: The political philosopher made his name at Harvard with crowd-pulling lectures, is now wowing audiences on Radio 4, while his new book offers an eloquent argument for morality in public life
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April 2, 2012
The proposal and passing of the Patriot Act remains one of the biggest controversies concerning civil liberties in the 21st Century. This week, the Supreme Court approved a measure to use strip-searches for any offense; “every detainee who ...will be admitted to the general population may be required to undergo a close visual inspection while undressed.” (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/us/justices-approve-strip-searches-for-any-offense.html?_r=1&hp). This would mean that an outstanding warrant on an unpaid traffic ticket or driving without a license can result in a strip-search. Is this a violation of your civil liberties? Does the concern for safety override your right to privacy? The New York Times published an article detailing the law enforcement’s increasing use of cellphone tracking without judicial orders (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/01/us/police-tracking-of-cellphones-raises-privacy-fears.html). With all these increases in security measures, how does the baseline for our rights change? Where do you stand on this issue? Discuss at http://www.justiceharvard.org/2011/03/unalienable-rights/. See More
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