Cornell Clayton

March 25, 2022

Former Secretary of Defense talks democracy, civility

James Mattis spoke to a lively crowd inside Bryan Hall Thursday afternoon as part of The Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service’s distinguished lecture series.

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By RJ Wolcott, WSU News & Media Relations

Former Sectary of Defense James Mattis speaking as part of a lecture series on the WSU Pullman campus.

March 14, 2022

Retired general, former defense secretary James Mattis to talk democracy

Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine is expected to be a central topic of discussion during the March 24 presentation on the Pullman campus.

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By RJ Wolcott, WSU News & Media Relations

Closeup of U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis speaking at a lectern.

September 30, 2013

Oct. 1 – WSU Common Reading: Cornell Clayton to discuss civility, democracy

PULLMAN, Wash.— U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) hollers “You Lie!” at President Barack Obama during his health-care speech to Congress. Conservative talk-radio showman Rush Limbaugh labels a caller a “slut” because she advocates insurance coverage for contraceptive care. Occupy Wall Street protesters portray bankers as criminals. Is American democracy in the midst of an “incivility […]

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