May 8, 2023
Mrs. Laura Bush's 2023 Summer Reading List for Kids
Recommended reading for youngest, elementary, and middle school readers.
George W. Bush Institute
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Read the article Broken China?. Broken China?
The pandemic and the Ukraine War have dramatically changed China and its strategy. How should the West respond?
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Read the article Two-Minute Take: Taliban ban women from working for the U.N.. May 12, 2023Two-Minute Take: Taliban ban women from working for the U.N.
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Read the article Five political prisoners struggling for their freedom. Apr 25, 2023Five political prisoners struggling for their freedom
The consolidation of power is paramount for authoritarian leaders, and it often comes at the expense of the rights and dignity of citizens. Dissidents who speak out can expect to be exiled, jailed, or killed under these regimes. According to the U.S. government, there are more than one million political prisoners in the world today.![]()
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Read the article 2023 Policy Recommendations. Jan 18, 20232023 Policy Recommendations
Recommendations include supporting Ukraine, reforming immigration, combating kleptocracy, and strengthening education.![]()
106 Results
Jun 1, 2023
How to become e pluribus unum
Michael Cooper is a journalist, attorney, Senior Director of Advocacy at NC Child, and a 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholar.
Apr 21, 2023
What will it take to deliver a historic deal for nature?
Brian O’Donnell is Director of the Campaign for Nature and a 2015 Presidential Leadership Scholar.
Mar 23, 2023
Presidential Leadership Scholar leads first known all-women heart transplant team
Dr. Amy Fiedler is a cardiothoracic surgeon, an assistant professor at the University of California San Francisco, and a 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholar.
As Fiedler was finishing up a standard heart transplant last December, she noticed something she had never previously experienced: Everyone in the operating room, including the patient, was a woman. After documenting the moment with a selfie, Fiedler later learned that she likely led the first all-female team to perform a heart transplant.
Feb 13, 2023
NASA astronaut Captain Victor Glover on leadership, breaking barriers, and what’s next in space exploration
NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain Victor Glover joined the Presidential Leadership Scholars to discuss the consequential moments that shaped his extraordinary career.
2023 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars Announced
Eighth annual class comprised of 60 accomplished leaders including service members, educators, physicians, public servants, and corporate professionals; program begins on Jan. 24 in Washington, D.C.
Sep 29, 2022
Presidential Leadership Scholar discusses ongoing protests amidst atrocities in Iran
Mariam Memarsadeghi, Founder of the Cyrus Forum and 2017 Presidential Leadership Scholar, discusses her dedication to the pursuit of democracy in Iran and shares how the international community can support Iranian women as they fight for their rights and freedoms following the death of Mahsa Amini.
Sep 19, 2022
Presidential Leadership Scholar influences nationwide rollout of health care tool
In celebration of NTX Giving Day, read about Presidential Leadership Scholar Vidya Ayyr and her work addressing the social health of Dallas and beyond.
May 2, 2022
Applications Open for Eighth Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars
A one-of-a-kind opportunity to join a network of leaders making a difference in the world and to learn from the leadership of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson
Mar 4, 2022
What to read, watch, and listen to this Women’s History Month according to Presidential Leadership Scholars
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Presidential Leadership Scholars shared recommendations for books, podcasts, and films that highlight women’s history, support the continued advancement and equality of women, and celebrate the power of women.
