NBPLF's Witte Lecture Series Presents David Leonhardt: The American Dream, At Risk - Income Inequality and Us

David Leonhardt joined The New York Times in 1999 and is an Op-Ed columnist. His weekday morning e-newsletter helps his readers make sense of current events by providing analysis and context. Prior to joining the Opinion department, he was founding editor of The Upshot section, which emphasizes data visualization and graphics to offer an analytical approach to the day’s news. He served as Washington bureau chief and wrote “Economic Scene” a weekly column for the Business section. He is a Pulitzer Prize and Gerald Loeb Award winning author.

The Witte Lectures are for the curious, engaged and motivated. It presents serious topics for serious times. Join us for dynamic, informative, call-to-action conversations about the US Presidency, the impacts of income inequality, what to anticipate with rapid environmental change, and learn the societal price of addiction. Participate and be fortified. Understand the complexities of globally relevant issues. Come to the lectures and chat with our speakers at a tasty post-lecture supper on Friday night or coffee and cookies on Saturday afternoon. It’s all happening at the Library!