Roxboro House Roundtables

The most powerful Court in the United States is the only one not subject to the Ethical Rules of Conduct. This roundtable discussed the ethical challenges faced by this particular Court, especially in light of the...

The Host of this RoundTable was Bridget Shertzer, Site Director at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia-Center City. Renfrew provides a safer and healing community in which individuals learn to understand the role the...

Pennsylvania State Legislator and Majority leader Matt Bradford led the Roundtable. Assisting him in this discussion were Justin Klos from the House Democratic Caucus’ Demographics team, Pat Brier,Esq. and Dan Brier...

What is QAnon exactly? Who is Q? How did this all start, and what have been its implications? What do they believe, how do they spread it, and finally, who in power believes or supports it? All those questions are...

Aristotle once conveyed that rhetoric is the art of persuasion through any available means. Unfortunately, "any available means" has been explored to its limits, where we are in an age that bans, or threatens to ban...

Join us for a dynamic discussion on the role of grassroots print journalism in combating misinformation and fostering civic engagement. We will feature The NW Local, which has been serving the community with reliable...

Professor Evan Laine of Thomas Jefferson University and Professor Timothy Welbeck of Temple University explain how the Electoral College works and how it favors small states over large states. Further, the racist origin...

Instead of this being a roundtable for educational purposes, the Jefferson Housing roundtable was a time for students to air out their opinions about their current or past living experiences on the East Falls campus...

Within your lifetime, you’ve likely heard several stereotypes revolving around Asian people. Such as them being competent but cold, excellent at math, and anti-social beings. These “observations” serve as thinly veiled...

In August 2023, the first study of menstrual products using real blood was published in the British Medical Journal. A month prior, Florida enacted the "Don't Say Period" bill banning reproductive health instructions...

In the U.S., the candidate with the highest number of votes wins, except the President. The most powerful individual in the nation is instead chosen by the Electoral College. This Roundtable explains how the Electoral...

Are students free to speak their minds at a private university? What pressures are on them to speak or not speak their views? Students and Former TJU President Mark Tykochinski weigh in on this topic.

Michael Smerconish an American radio host and television presenter, political commentator, newspaper columnist, author, and lawyer, addresses how irresponsible media, self sorting, misinformation and the spectacle of...

Students describe their experiences and challenges in coming out to their friends and family. Students also discuss the process of inviting in allies

Student orgs at Thomas Jefferson University, Nextgen and Bridge, discuss about how to register to vote, whether it is a write-in, in-person, or absentee and why it is so important to exercise this right. They also...