Government & Politics

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Governmental Health Care in America
This presentation will cover the historical development and role of health care provided by all forms of government in the United States. Some form of health care has been provided by governing groups since the 1600s. Early health care targets were specific groups (local residents) but the eligible persons (soldiers) began to expand in the early 1800s. Employer provided health systems emerged by 1900 and health insurance plans were available before 1940. The last 70 years have seen the creation of the Veterans Administration, Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). What will the future hold?
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Fee: $12.00

Capacity Remaining: 28

Dates: 11/7/2022 - 11/7/2022

Times: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: M
Instructor: Flynn Warren

Building: River's Crossing

Governmental Health Care in America
This presentation will cover the historical development and role of health care provided by all forms of government in the United States. Some form of health care has been provided by governing groups since the 1600s. Early health care targets were specific groups (local residents) but the eligible persons (soldiers) began to expand in the early 1800s. Employer provided health systems emerged by 1900 and health insurance plans were available before 1940. The last 70 years have seen the creation of the Veterans Administration, Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). What will the future hold?
Show Description
Fee: $12.00

Capacity Remaining: 99

Dates: 11/7/2022 - 11/7/2022

Times: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: M
Instructor: Flynn Warren

Building: Online via Zoom

More Dynamic Courtroom Moments
Ron Carlson returns to OLLI@UGA Luncheons to share more fascinating stories of dramatic court cases. His presentation provides an entertaining -behind-the-scenes look at cases in today’s headlines as he explores the human dimensions that animate courtroom disputes.
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Fee: $33.00

Capacity Remaining: 37

Dates: 10/25/2022 - 10/25/2022

Times: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Ron Carlson Luncheon

Building: Trumps Catering

Under Attack: Anti-Protest Laws in Georgia and Beyond
This class will explore recent legislation in Georgia and other states targeting the right to peaceful assembly and will explain how this legislation chills freedom of speech and assembly rights.
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Fee: $12.00

Capacity Remaining: 26

Dates: 11/2/2022 - 11/2/2022

Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: W
Instructor: Lindsey Floyd

Building: River's Crossing
Please note the date for this course has changed from the original date in the catalog.

Women in Georgia Politics
Women have been involved in Georgia politics in a variety of ways--as candidates, organizers, volunteers, and voters. This class will look at women in a variety of political moments and movements in our state. Session 1: Getting the Vote (to 1920) Session 2: Expanding the Vote (1960s) Session 3: Seeking Equality (1970s) Session 4: Seeking Office (to the present)
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Fee: $39.00

Capacity Remaining: 94

Dates: 10/21/2022 - 11/11/2022

Times: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Sessions: 4

Days: F
Instructor: Robin Morris

Building: Online via Zoom

The Democrats, the Republicans, and Working-Class Voters
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In the 1930s, Franklin Roosevelt created a very durable Democratic political coalition whose lynchpin was the working class. Fast forward to 2022--a year of important midterm elections--and we see that much of the working class has switched sides. What accounts for this conversion? Economic forces, cultural changes, issues related to race, identity politics, and status anxiety? Did changes in the political parties themselves lead to this reversal? This course explores these difficult questions whose answers are essential to understanding the range of effective strategies available to Democrats and Republicans and the kinds of policies they can implement.
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Fee: $30.00

Capacity Remaining: 80

Dates: 8/16/2022 - 10/18/2022

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sessions: 3

Days: Tu
Instructor: Bob Grafstein

Building: Online via Zoom

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