Rudman Center Posts / en America’s Staggering National Debt: ‘Not Even on the Radar’ In Congress /blog/2026/03/americas-staggering-national-debt-not-even-radar-congress State and Federal experts discussed prospects for defusing the national debt. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /1731 Attorney Bradford E. Cook and Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster Elected Chairs of the Rudman Center Advisory Board /blog/2026/03/attorney-bradford-e-cook-congresswoman-ann-mclane-kuster-elected-chairs-rudman-center-advisory-board Bradford E. Cook and Ann McLane Kuster, new chairs of the Rudman Advisory Board, represent N.H.'s tradition of bipartisan public service. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /1724 Studying Up on State Constitutions /blog/2026/02/studying-state-constitutions Panelists discussed the history and legacy of the N.H. Constitution and the important role state constitutions play in American democracy. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /1721 Can We Defuse Our National Debt and What Happens If We Don't? /blog/2026/02/can-we-defuse-our-national-debt-what-happens-if-we-dont Join us for a panel discussion on America's looming fiscal crisis. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /1719 First in the Nation: NH's 1776 Constitution to the Present /blog/2026/01/first-nation-nhs-1776-constitution-present A discussion on the enduring significance of the NH Constitution, which preceded the Declaration of Independence. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /1705 Rudman Center News Roundup: Civic Duty in Divided Times, Separation of Powers, Celebration of Public Service /blog/2025/12/rudman-center-news-roundup-civic-duty-divided-times-separation-powers-celebration-public-service A review of fall 2025 Rudman Center events, activities, and other news. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1699 In A Time of Political Violence and Discord, Investigative Attorney Timothy J. Heaphy Warns Apathy Is Greatest Threat to American Democracy /blog/2025/12/time-political-violence-discord-investigative-attorney-timothy-j-heaphy-warns-apathy-greatest-threat A conversation with Timothy J. Heaphy, author of Harbingers: What January 6 and Charlottesville Reveal About Rising Threats to American Democracy. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1696 Leadership Unplugged: Lessons on Service & Success in New Hampshire /blog/2025/12/leadership-unplugged-lessons-service-success-new-hampshire Retired Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster and retired N.H. Supreme Court Justice James Bassett will share what decades of service have taught them about influence, connection, and making a difference in the Granite State. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1692 Rudman Summer Fellowship Information Session /blog/2025/12/rudman-summer-fellowship-information-session This session will delve into the details of the Rudman Center Public Service Summer Fellowship program. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1691 Making an Impact: 2025 Rudman Summer Fellows /blog/2025/11/making-impact-2025-rudman-summer-fellows Students share their experiences as Rudman Summer Fellows. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1690 Meet the 2025 Rudman Summer Fellows /blog/2025/10/meet-2025-rudman-summer-fellows In the summer of 2025, 69 students worked in government agencies and non-profits that perform public interest work. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1686 Legal Ethics and Civic Duty in Divided Times: Lessons from January 6 and Charlottesville /blog/2025/10/legal-ethics-civic-duty-divided-times-lessons-january-6-charlottesville Nov. 17 discussion with Timothy J. Heaphy on rising threats to American democracy, including root causes and possible remedies. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1685 Budgeting by Lawsuit: The NH Legislature v. The Courts /blog/2025/10/budgeting-lawsuit-nh-legislature-v-courts Read our write-up of the discussion, and listen to the broadcast on NHPR, on Monday, Nov 10, at 2 pm and 9 pm. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1683 James E. Duggan and Bruce E. Friedman Remembered as Steadfast Advocates for the Disenfranchised /blog/2025/10/james-e-duggan-bruce-e-friedman-remembered-steadfast-advocates-disenfranchised Speakers at the recent celebration of public service called for more attorneys to take on pro bono work. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1684 David M. Stamatis To Receive the 13th Annual Bruce E. Friedman Pro Bono Award on Oct. 23 /blog/2025/10/david-m-stamatis-receive-13th-annual-bruce-e-friedman-pro-bono-award-oct-23 Join us for a celebration of public service. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1679 A Celebration of Public Service /blog/2025/09/celebration-public-service Join us as we present the Professor James E. Duggan Scholarship and the 13th Annual Bruce E. Friedman Pro Bono Award. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1673 The Remaking of America's Constitution /blog/2025/09/remaking-americas-constitution This 2025 Annual Celebration of the Humanities is presented by New Hampshire Humanities and the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1672 Courts, Coffers, and the Separation of Powers /blog/2025/08/courts-coffers-separation-powers A discussion on the power struggles between the courts and the legislature in N.H. -- and their effects on budgetary matters. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1637 Rudman Summer Fellow of the Week: Helen Sajo /blog/2025/08/rudman-summer-fellow-week-helen-sajo Rudman Summer Fellow Helen Sajo describes her work with the N.H. Department of Environmental Services, Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1659 Rudman Summer Fellow of the Week: Brooke Houser /blog/2025/08/rudman-summer-fellow-week-brooke-houser Rudman Summer Fellow Brooke Houser describes her work with the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /1655