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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

8 years

More evidence: investing in poor kids is incredibly valuable. This is a must-do for civic leaders @heckmanequation

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

7 years

I am deeply honored by Oxford, a most distinguished institution with which I had had close times for more than a century

Honorary degree recipients for 2018 announced | University of Oxford

This year’s seven recipients of honorary degrees from Oxford University have been announced.

www.ox.ac.uk

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

4 years

Thank you @janefonda for the “Bowling Alone” shout out in your @nytimes By the Book piece. I have a new book coming out 10/13, “The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again” can we send you a copy? And congrats on the success of “What Can I Do”

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@RobertDPutnam

7 years

Important new study of the effects of schools on achievement, net of well-established socioeconomic influences, by a top researcher in this field—Sean Reardon of Stanford.

How Effective Is Your School District? A New Measure Shows Where Students Learn the Most (Published...

Some poorer districts do more for their grade-schoolers than some wealthier ones do.

www.nytimes.com

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

4 years

Check out my interview on the BBC's Thinking Allowed

Thinking Allowed - Community & Social Capital - BBC Sounds

Community & social capital. How connected to each other are we compared to previous eras?

www.bbc.co.uk

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@RobertDPutnam

3 years

Join me and my fellow panelists for this thought-provoking discussion! It is free and open to the public!

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@RobertDPutnam

5 years

Social isolation: Another growing public health problem for older Americans

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@RobertDPutnam

3 years

Warning of a democracy in peril, Harvard scholars join national call for federal action to protect...

Eleven Harvard politics scholars, including six from HKS, among 100 who signed statement declaring “our entire democracy is now at risk.”

www.hks.harvard.edu

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

7 years

Authentic social connections in the workplace lead to trusting relationships and less loneliness.

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@RobertDPutnam

9 years

Honored to receive @CityYearNH lifetime achievement award and tell NH civic elite about growing #opportunitygap

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@RobertDPutnam

3 years

How America Can Rebuild the Community Bonds It Needs to Face the Next Pandemic

COVID-19 has revealed that we need Americans to better balance our personal rights and privileges with our obligations to the common good.

time.com

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@RobertDPutnam

7 years

America needs big ideas to heal our divides. Here are three.

American democratic institutions are under attack, and Americans' trust in one another and in key institutions -- the media, government, and the courts -- is at historic lows.

www.pbs.org

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

6 years

Our Kids: Narrowing the Opportunity Gap, a 4-part documentary series, directed by the @MPCupdates is now airing on PBS stations, nationwide. For more info and local broadcasting times, got to .

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@RobertDPutnam

7 years

Social Isolation epidemic rages on, undermining our democracy.

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

We're with her! #DemsInPhilly #HRC

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

8 years

So honored to be interviewing my son, author Jonathan Putnam @Speed_Lincoln about his debut novel, out today.

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

10 years

This just in. I am humbled that #OurKids is on @nytimes #bestsellers at #10 for Non Fiction - 10 days after the launch. Thank you to all.

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

7 years

A true honor to receive the Joseph H. Kanter Citizen of the Year award for 2017

Sandy Scott

@SandyScott1

7 years

For his highly influential research to understand & advance civic life in America @RobertDPutnam receives @NCoC Citizen of the Year Award

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

6 years

Delighted to take part in such an exciting and stimulating discussion on education and the economy this morning in TX facilitated by Dr Michael Sorrell. So many great ideas from Dr Ruth Simmons, Dr Robert Kaplan, Dr Richard Reeves, and Dr Mike Morath #ElevatEdTX @HoldsworthCentr

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@RobertDPutnam

6 years

Join me April 30 in this conversation on how 'bowling alone' is leading to 'aging alone' and why it matters.

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@RobertDPutnam

4 years

It was a really enjoyable chat with a gracious and generous host.

Jim Braude

@jimbraude

4 years

On the 20th anniversary of his seminal “Bowling Alone,"... @RobertDPutnam is back — along with co-author @shaylynromney — with their new book, “The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again"... both join me @GreaterBoston

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

6 years

ICE Raid in my hometown illustrates the humanitarian crisis stemming from Trump policies. Local Catholic churches prominent in response, but how about evangelicals? This is not about politics, but bereft kids.

‘Utter chaos’: ICE arrests 114 workers in immigration raid at Ohio gardening company

It was one of the largest workplace immigration raids in recent years, and it left dozens of the workers' children stranded at day-care centers and with babysitters, local activists said.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

6 years

Had a great time discussing public education’s impact on the economy at The @HoldsworthCentr ’s recent #ElevatEdTX conference. Access the free video library featuring sessions & highlights from the event here:

Holdsworth Center

@HoldsworthCentr

6 years

#ElevatEdTX brought together experts from around the 🌎for a dynamic conversation about public education’s impact on the economy. Check out the free video library featuring sessions from the event to help you bring these important ideas to your community.

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

Any open-minded, uncommitted, intelligent voter should see this interview by 1 of our smartest political journalists

Vox

@voxdotcom

8 years

Watch the full Vox Conversation between @ezraklein and @HillaryClinton :

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@RobertDPutnam

5 years

What a pleasure to be with my former student, Sachin Jain, who is now CEO of an innovative, successful health insurance company built on applying social capital insights to health care.

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

10 years

The opp gap is not just about test scores and schools. Poverty itself helps explain why our kids are falling behind. http://t.co/NERO0DwR31

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@RobertDPutnam

7 years

My son’s latest book is getting more enthusiastic reviews than my own. What a source of pride!

Jonathan F. Putnam, Author

@JonathanFPutnam

7 years

"Great historical fiction mystery...Perfect for summer!" Book Review: Perish From the Earth by Jonathan F. Putnam

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

6 years

Creative thinking from Ohio’ Secretary of State!

Jon Husted

@JonHusted

6 years

IF sports betting comes to Ohio, the proceeds should go to Ohio schools to fund their extracurricular activities (sports/band, etc.) so we can end pay-to-participate fees across the state, helping schools, families and kids. @OHSAASports

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@RobertDPutnam

7 years

Spoke to Community Foundation Opportunity Network, working at grassroots to narrow the opportunity gap in 42+ communities #OpportunityGap

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@RobertDPutnam

4 years

Dejavu!

Journal of Democracy

@JoDemocracy

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. @RobertDPutnam classic "Bowling Alone: America’s Declining Social Capital"--our most read essay--is available free for 4 more days. Don't miss it! @ThinkDemocracy

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

America’s poor kids do belong to us and we to them. They are our kids. #OurKids

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@RobertDPutnam

6 years

So proud of the brilliance, social conscience and entrepreneurial spirt of two former students of mine.

Perspective | Two Harvard guys based their million-dollar business on a whole lot of nothing

Pete Davis and Jon Staff created Getaway, tiny-house retreats for connecting with people and disconnecting devices.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

9 years

Proud to partner with @OurKidsNH to begin to close the #opportunitygap

Our Kids NH

@ourkidsnh

9 years

Improving #oppgap 4 children is not partisan. #OKNH is working together to #closethegap in NH. http://t.co/DfEfSFwmzb http://t.co/rvLsReoMsw

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@RobertDPutnam

9 years

Last week I carelessly but seriously misquoted Senator Santorum. I apologize to him unreservedly. @RickSantorum @weeklystandard

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@RobertDPutnam

9 years

Looking forward to helping #OurKids overcome poverty @Georgetown #PovertySummit with President @BarackObama , @ArthurBrooks , and @EJDionne

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

9 years

My ex-student Dan Koh, now top aide to Boston's Mayor Walsh, on how data-rich techniques can improve city government:

What Government Can Learn From Baseball | Daniel Koh | TEDxCambridge

Governments oversee trillions of dollars every year, yet widespread use of data to inform decision making in the sector is scant. Daniel Koh, Chief of Staff ...

www.youtube.com

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@RobertDPutnam

9 years

Glad to be back @Harvard , esp to discuss #opportunitygap w Roland Fryer, Meira Levinson & @PaulReville tonight @hgse

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@RobertDPutnam

4 years

@adoty1990 It’s good to be back! What have I missed?

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@RobertDPutnam

6 years

Had the pleasure of being on Rabbi Sacks' "Morality in the 21st Century" series, episodes 7 & 9.

BBC Radio 4 - Morality in the 21st Century - Downloads

Podcast downloads for Morality in the 21st Century

www.bbc.co.uk

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@RobertDPutnam

7 years

Interested in foundations of US political system? Prof @tompharvard ’s EdX course on American govt is free online

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7 years

Terrific story here - gets the facts right and carefully explains the difference between average and variation within that average

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8 years

Here’s a creative approach to narrowing the opportunity gap that should appeal across conventional party lines:

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

Imagine this Hillary in the Oval Office, then imagine Trump. I think it’s the easiest decision in my lifetime

Hillary Clinton: The Vox Conversation

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton sits down with Vox's editor-in-chief Ezra Klein. Table of contents:0:00 Extreme poverty, welfare reform, and the worki...

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

7 years

Lack of bridging social capital a UK problem, too.

How our narrowing social circles create a more unequal world

Research shows most social interactions are with people similar to ourselves – making us less sensitive to how people outside our ‘social bubble’ live. This can lead to profound misperceptions about...

www.theguardian.com

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

Hillary Clinton’s Poverty Agenda, via @nytimes

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@RobertDPutnam

9 years

Lincoln was oft quoted “[all] should have a fair start & an equal chance in the race of life;" would find #oppgap today appalling @MillikinU

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@RobertDPutnam

9 years

Fun to meet #OurKids fans, incl Officer Endale in Capitol bldg. Next, Fordham Inst at 4:30pm http://t.co/fzDoSSlpd8 http://t.co/5ZOivkzxw0

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@RobertDPutnam

7 years

Two great social scientists offer hope for this fall

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

After a rewarding session w @BattelleforKids #RuralEdForum , I’m off to Las Vegas for Monday's #KidsOpportunityForum .

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

10 years

My new book OurKids: The American Dream in Crisis is out today. Many thanks for your tweets. http://t.co/038iu5VJg7

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@RobertDPutnam

9 years

Spent an energizing hour w 1000+ @CityYear youth workers today. Their skill & enthusiasm can begin to narrow the #opportunitygap nationwide

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

As always, an honor to have you with us, @anoorani . My students & I grateful for your contributions, both in our classes & for the country

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@RobertDPutnam

7 years

Fascinated by real-world story behind my son's novel How History Influenced My Mystery: The Murder of Elijah Lovejoy

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@RobertDPutnam

9 years

Enjoying a visit to @BucknellU with #OurKids all star ethnographer / professor @JenSilva422

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

8 years

A beautiful day for a drive from #KCMO to #Wichita . Looking forward to speaking at the #KHFS16 this afternoon

APB Healthcare

@APBHealthcare

8 years

See @DrRichCarmona @RobertDPutnam @TLewisLee @TheJohnZogby @JohnQABC speak @ #KHFS16 starting 2DAY! @kansashealthorg

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9 years

What an honor to meet with President Niinistö yesterday to discuss inclusion, #socialcapital , and #OurKids @TPKanslia

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

Proud to have a new author in the family. @Speed_Lincoln ’s book is out August 9. Meet both of us then @HarvardCoop

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

Had good brief chat with @BarackObama , who asked for an early copy of Our Kids. #HouseDemsInPhilly #OurKidsPutnam http://t.co/vQTNXUXcdV

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@RobertDPutnam

7 years

Support for local efforts to narrow the opportunity gap is building across the U.S. That's where real reforms begin.

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@RobertDPutnam

7 years

Absent federal action, nationwide Community Foundation Opportunity Network steps up to confront the Opportunity Gap.

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@RobertDPutnam

9 years

Looking forward to speaking about #OurKids & #opportunitygap tonight @ComputerHistory Museum thanks to @emmettcarson and @siliconvalleycf

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

My new book “Our Kids” shows a growing gap between rich kids and poor kids. We’ll work with all sides on solutions. http://t.co/VRw07D4w0P

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Robert D. Putnam

@RobertDPutnam

6 years

Can education help save the American Dream? Join me for a day of thought-provoking discussions about #education and the #economy on June 4th at #ElevatEdTX @SMU , presented by @HoldsworthCentr . Register today:

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

Please join me and my son @Speed_Lincoln on Tuesday @harvardcoop as we discuss his first book THESE HONORED DEAD

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@RobertDPutnam

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A great audience at Aarhus University in Denmark last week #PutnamOurKids #ourkidsbook @AUAlumni @AarhusUni http://t.co/JoAfmNmD7i

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@RobertDPutnam

6 years

Former Saguaro staffer, Louise Converse, combines her background in civic engagement with her love for cheese with newly opening cheese shop enterprise in Sarasota, FL.

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

The Keeper of the Plaines, Wichita, Arkansas River. Now off to Cedar Rapids for @UWECI 's annual meeting

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@RobertDPutnam

7 years

Social capital draws sympathetic bipartisan attention on Capitol Hill via @YouTube

Hearing: What We Do Together: The State of Social Capital in America...

On May 17, 2017, Joint Economic Committee Vice Chair held a hearing entitled "What We Do Together: The State of Social Capital in America." Witnesses:Dr. Ro...

www.youtube.com

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

Bootstraps Aren't Enough: @WilcoxNMP 's review of #OurKids in @WSJ *Our Kids* http://t.co/3Kzb9Umwfm

Book Review: ‘Our Kids’ by Robert D. Putnam

W. Bradford Wilcox reviews “Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis,” by Robert D. Putnam.

www.wsj.com

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

Listen live http://t.co/4SI0qKpXwt as I chat with @tomashbrooknpr for @OnPointRadio about #OurKids http://t.co/MhUnt4WBPP

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@RobertDPutnam

4 years

Thank you @ALeighMP honored to be brought back.

Andrew Leigh

@ALeighMP

4 years

This week on the Good Life, we're bringing back a fave: Harvard's Robert Putnam on Bowling Alone & living together @ApplePodcasts : @Google Podcasts: @Spotify : @Stitcher : #inequality

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9 years

Had a great time speaking on the #opportunitygap @aspenideas and seeing old friend (and former student) Eric Liu http://t.co/FlPWhG3kSR

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

A rainy day and a packed house hours before #HRC #DNC2016

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

Can we save the American dream? http://t.co/vUxh3nEy3E @marcparry 's story on our "opportunity gap" research in @chronicle

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7 years

Finished son’s @Speed_Lincoln new Lincoln&Speed Perish from the Earth. Gripping murder mystery re slavery & abolition on Mississippi in 1837

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

Back to my hometown Port Clinton to discuss the inequality of opportunity on @NewsHour with @paulsolman #OurKids http://t.co/3E0PAW750t

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

Had a great visit to @TAMU to discuss the #OpportunityGap

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@RobertDPutnam

4 years

2020 strikes again with technology! Thank you for pivoting to Zoom for this talk that I am very much looking forward participating in.

Centre for Ed Policy & Equalising Opportunities

@CEPEO_UCL

4 years

Our launch is underway. Please do join us at as we set out the centre's exciting mission #cepeolaunch

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10 years

To pre order a copy of my new book please order here - or visit your independent book seller on March 10 http://t.co/Zk2zbPvKXg via @amazon

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@RobertDPutnam

8 years

A newly hatched robin on our back porch

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

If you missed my talk with @tomashbrooknpr yesterday, @OnPointRadio you can listen here http://t.co/4SI0qKpXwt”

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9 years

Sunrise farewell to a highly successful West Coast book tour #OurKids and now on to Atlanta. @philanthropyATL http://t.co/4miHyq0yIF

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7 years

A terrific and timely piece on race realities written by a former student of mine

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7 years

This erudite, accessible and graceful piece provides a theologically and historically sophisticated argument.

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

Had a great time with @GigiStoneTV and @MegOliver on @CBSNLive this morning in NYC discussing #OurKids http://t.co/W8uHcsbK6A

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9 years

If you missed the #povertysummit yesterday w/me, @arthurbrooks , @EJDionne and President @BarackObama here is a link http://t.co/xzO2TKJrza

Obama at Georgetown: Now is the Time to Invest in Helping the Poor - Georgetown University

America is at a point at which it can and should focus on the widening economic gap and come together to help the poor, Barack Obama said today at the Catholic-Evangelical Leadership Summit on...

www.georgetown.edu

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

The NYTimes review of Our Kids just arrived. http://t.co/8UgokgX77s

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

Obama’s more generous family leave would help working single parents and narrow the growing youth opportunity gap. http://t.co/ME5ZHvGyOJ

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@RobertDPutnam

9 years

Surfaced many great ideas & approaches to close #opportunitygap at our community working group meeting. Thx to all! http://t.co/BQJo1J5cQ1

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10 years

I was pleased to meet and discuss #OurKids with so many @USCPriceCSI students last night http://t.co/gvmVJ8K0kV

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7 years

Opinion | The real scandal the DNC should avoid

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10 years

Wonderful conversation about books and #OurKids with nationally renowned book maven @Nancy_Pearl @SeattleChannel http://t.co/MtP0tCmeJW

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@RobertDPutnam

4 years

Thank you @TheAtlantic and #georgepacker for The Upswing mention

The Atlantic

@TheAtlantic

4 years

The country is at a low point—our civic bonds frayed, our politics toxic, George Packer writes. But we may be on the cusp of an era of radical reform that advances citizens’ rights, restores opportunity, and repairs our broken democracy:

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Getting the hang of Twitter. First up! Our Kids will be out in March. pre order via this link http://t.co/PzPuuDktMj. #ourkidsputnam

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@RobertDPutnam

10 years

Coming up on @NewsHour , I explain to @paulsolman the economic reasons for caring about other people's kids: http://t.co/lzv71Zdk6J

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10 years

Are you in Chicago? Join me Wednesday evening at the Chicago Public Library where I'll be talking about #OurKids http://t.co/5E7ASZ45u7

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@RobertDPutnam

4 years

And just like that the hashtag #Putnamians was created. @adamgopnik

Adam Gopnik

@adamgopnik

4 years

my piece from this weekend, restirring some familiar but I hope still relevant themes: liberal institutions, civic capital, social democracy, and how they relate to the Gospel of Luke.

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Many thanks to @GatesFoundation @JillNishi & @NelsonKhov for a very interesting discussion on opportunity gaps, schools, and race #OurKids

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