14:21:59 From Don Woods To Everyone:
	I agree many people would like to see a return to the moderate center, but how can that happen when small groups of extremists can hold centrists to ransom, as seen in the Speaker vote?
14:32:57 From Richard E. Schimel, Esq. To Everyone:
	Assuming Dobbs is here to stay, how successful have prochoice organizations been in finding "work-arounds"? I understand that one group is putting an 'abortion ship" in ininternational waters waters
14:46:41 From Richard E. Schimel, Esq. To Everyone:
	++
14:54:19 From Don Woods To Everyone:
	Last time we raised the limit it took a strong Speaker
14:57:06 From Paul Wilson To Everyone:
	In debt limit negotiations, conservative Republicans are demanding cuts in particular government programs -- Medicare and Social Security.  Whether or not that's likely, is it good politics for the Republicans to suggest cuts in such presumably popular programs?
15:01:53 From Craig Philip To Everyone:
	Interested in perspectives on the impact of Gerrymandering on the hyper-partisanship.  Definitely a factor in Tennessee on the right, but Democrats play the game too…
15:05:20 From PeterPettit To Everyone:
	Would the media help to mitigate the political polarization by not reporting on polling, and focusing on policy issues? Constant focus on poll numbers -- and language about make -- it seem that we're "in a horse race," and the only interesting outcome in a horse race is who wins. But that doesn't help us understand that the win/lose is not about candidates, but about our collective and long-term well-being.
15:05:49 From Dave Caprera To Everyone:
	Eric, whenever we talk about the budget deficit, a VAT or a wealth tax are often suggested as a solution. The 16th amendment was required to have a federal income tax. In your opinion, would VAT and wealth taxes be constitutional or would a constitutional amendment be required?
15:06:11 From Don Woods To Everyone:
	Actually, when AOC was seen talking hospitably with Gaetz, it DID make news!  (Sadly.)
15:07:34 From robertjmartinez To Everyone:
	Would the federal land exception extend to Tribal lands?
15:09:29 From PeterPettit To Everyone:
	Yes, it should extend to tribal lands....
15:11:40 From Stew Levin '75 To Everyone:
	I looked it up just now and the answer is no due to a Supreme Court decision. npr.org/2022/07/19/1112332900/what-power-should-states-have-om
15:12:03 From Stew Levin '75 To Everyone:
	-have-on-natin
15:12:15 From Nancy Fox To Everyone:
	Thoughts on wider use of ranked choice voting?
15:12:38 From Gladys To Everyone:
	I think we need to distinguish between someone being "against abortion" and someone believing that it is not in the US Constitution
15:13:10 From Stew Levin '75 To Everyone:
	Shoot, URL cut short on my phone.  Sorry.
15:13:12 From Richard E. Schimel, Esq. To Everyone:
	Most of those residing on tribal lands receive health care through Indian Health Services facilities, which is a division of HHS. The Hyde Amendment could prove problematic here, since it precludes federal funding f avortions.
15:13:28 From Jean Andrews To Everyone:
	We (women) are still not in the Constitution at all.
15:14:22 From Stew Levin '75 To Everyone:
	Got the link: https://www.npr.org/2022/07/19/1112332900/what-power-should-states-have-on-native-american-land
15:14:36 From Gladys To Everyone:
	we do ranked choice voting for our Princeton trustees
15:15:18 From PeterPettit To Everyone:
	Thanks, Stew. I hadn't seen that case. It raises interesting questions about the future of tribal casinos; no?
15:15:53 From Jean Andrews To Everyone:
	Ranked choice voting, at least here in NYC, goes until someone gets over 50%. I think that’s what they did in Alaska in November as well.
15:16:53 From Stew Levin '75 To Everyone:
	If gambling is not a state crime, there wouldn't seem to be an impact.  But where abortions are criminalized it is a different story.
15:21:39 From Deborah Smith To Everyone:
	But, are polls truly representative ?
15:21:58 From Jean Andrews To Everyone:
	no
15:25:39 From Marcia Gonzales-Kimbrough To Everyone:
	Regarding abortion bans, has there been any research on the financial impact on the federal and state budgets in having a noticeable increase in the number of children and families that will have to rely on government resources to survive (e.g.,, Medicaid, food stamps, aid to families with dependent children, possible increase in need for special education resources, providing affordable housing, childcare, etc.). Even though some federal legislators want to impose cuts in Medicare and Social Security, are these legislators willing to cut back on, or increase funding for these programs?
15:32:06 From PeterPettit To Everyone:
	Thanks so much for all of this! Great to see classmates and to enjoy the expertise of so many....
15:32:47 From Deborah Smith To Everyone:
	Another excellent forum.  Thank You !!
15:32:52 From Lissa Kiser To Everyone:
	Thanks to these great panelists—and the thoughtful questioners and listeners!
15:33:06 From Jean Andrews To Everyone:
	Great to see everyone! Thanks for such a great program!
15:33:09 From Gladys To Everyone:
	Thanks to all!  Very interesting and informative
15:33:31 From Marcia Gonzales-Kimbrough To Everyone:
	Thanks to all for an engaging session!!!