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1982-83 Institute of Politics John F. Kennedy School of Government Harvard University PROCEEDINGS Institute of Politics 1982-83 John F. Kennedy School of Government Harvard University FOREWORD An active and informed populace creates a political atmosphere within which the democratic process may thrive. Issues are debated by citizens in local meeting halls as well as in the halls of Congress. Change is sought or the status quo defended by involved people who affect events locally^ nationally and interna tionally. Grassroots movements address global issues such as the nuclear arms race and protection of the environment, debates ensue about continuing national problems like the economy, unemployment and poverty, and public concern is expressed about our proper role in international affairs, especially in Central America and the Middle East. Questions continue about the success or failure of the policies of the Reagan Administration, about how best to address the continuing inequality of women and minorities, and about the relationship between the media and government. The Institute of Politics participates in the democratic process through the many and varied educational programs it sponsors during the year — fellow ships and study groups, conferences and debates, internships and research projects — and provides a setting for formal and informal political discourse. Students, politicians, teachers, activists, theorists, observers gather together to break bread, study, and debate issues of public policy at informal suppers and luncheons, seminars and training programs, and in the ARCO Public Affairs Forum. This fifth issue of Proceedings contains a selection of readings excerpted from speeches, articles and discussion panels and a complete roster of 1982-83 programs and participants. The readings section provides a sense of the personalities encountered and the issues discussed; the programs section demonstrates both the variety and scope of the Institute's undertakings. Anne Doyle Kenney Editor L I. Readings Readings CONTENTS POLITICAL ACTORS AND ISSUES 9 Singing For Their Supper by John O'Sullivan 11 Falling Presidents by Daniel Patrick Moynihan 14 The Freeze in Political Context by Jonathan Moore 17 Words From the State House by Mike Sonnenhlick THE MEDIA 19 Media Coverage of Nuclear Weapons Issues by Michael Getler 23 Press and Government: Some Reason for Optimism by Lewis W. Wolf son 27 Bruise by Kenneth O. Hartnetl 30 Government, Networks, or Politicians from Television and the Presidential Elections EXAMINING THE ISSUES 33 The State and the Poor in the 1980's by Samuel H. Beer 35 Trade Policy and Industrial Policy by Robert B. Reich 38 Thinking For Dollars by Robert /. Yarbrough 40 A Case Study by Susan Bitensky WOMEN AND POLITICS 42 Women in Leadership by Madeleine M. Kunin 45 Women, Religion and Social Change by Jean Zaru REFLECTIONS ON POLITICS AND DEMOCRACY 48 New Patterns of Modern Democracies: Public Opinion and Communication by Valery Giscard d'Estaing 51 Politics and War by Oriana Fallaci 53 Politics, The Noble Profession by Jim Wright 54 In Defense of Democracy by l.F. Sione
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