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Updated November 13, 2006
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Congressman Browder at the historic
Seale Courthouse in Russell County, Alabama.

Since leaving the United States Congress in 1997, Glen Browder has written, lectured, and consulted extensively as Eminent Scholar in American Democracy at Jacksonville State University in Alabama  (1999-present), as Distinguished Visiting Professor of National Security Affairs at Naval Postgraduate School in California (1997-present), and on various other assignments.

Following is a chronological inventory of pertinent Web site information, JSU/NPS news, and external media items. (Additional information is electronically accessible for underlined entries.)

For similar items organized by subject area:

  • Future of American Democracy
  • American/Southern/Alabama Government and Politics
  • National Defense and International Relations
  • Courses Taught

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    2006

    "Newsmaker profile: Blue Dogs Rising — Browder sees 'revival' of centrist Democrats" - (Interview with Bob Davis, The Anniston Star - November 11, 2006).

    Syllabus for JSU Fall 2006 Course:
    "The Future of American Democracy" (PSC 475M-575M)

    Study Guide for "The Future of American Democracy"

    "Dr. Browder participates in California leadership seminar," - (Announcement - June 30, 2006).

    "Dr. Browder shares archival experience at Connecticut University," - (Announcement - May 21, 2006).

    "Dr. Browder serves as panelist on Alabama politics," - (Announcement - April 30, 2006).

    "Certain presents papers on Browder career at professional conference," - (Announcement - April 30, 2006).

    Preliminary research based on documents contained in The Browder Collection:

    "Browder Family Establishes Scholarship" - (Announcement - February 2006).

    "Withstanding it is our greatest challenge" - (Bill Kinney, Marietta Daily Journal - January 15, 2006).

    Syllabus for NPS Spring 2006 Course:

    Syllabus for JSU Spring 2006 Courses:

    2005

    "Browder Co-Hosts Wilderness Celebration" - (Announcement - December 15, 2005).

    "Browder Guest-Lectures at Presbyterian College" - (Announcement - December 16, 2005).

    Syllabus for JSU Fall 2005 Courses:

    "Browder Takes Lessons To a Wider Audience" - (Jared Allen, Roll Call, July 11, 2005).

    "Entrenching Democratic Minority: The Democrats Are Destined To Be the Minority Party in a Rational/National Two-Party System as Long as They Forfeit the Solid South " - (Glen Browder; Emerging Democratic Majority, June 10, 2005).

    "Winning back the South by embracing white Southern culture" - (Glen Browder; Op-ed article: Mobile Register, May 22, 2005).

    "Democrats' real Southern problem" - (Glen Browder; Op-ed article: Mobile Register, May 15, 2005).

    "Special Report on the Future of the Parties " - (Glen Browder; Essay: SouthNow.org, May, 2005).

    "Presbyterian College to award honorary doctorate to Glen Browder" - (News article: April 29, 2005).

    "Browder to be awarded honorary doctorate from Presbyterian College" - (Announcement: April 19, 2005).

    "Congressmen come to OCC" - (News article: April 13, 2005).

    Preliminary research based on documents contained in The Browder Collection:

    "How Can the Democrats Make Progress in the South?" - (The Emerging Democratic Majority WebLog; March 28, 2005).

    "Browder Column Included in 'California Dreams and Realities' " - (Announcement - February 8, 2005).

    Syllabus for NPS Spring 2005 Course:

    Syllabus for JSU Spring 2005 Course:

  • "Review: The Future of American Democracy: A Former Congressman's Unconventional Analysis," Kate Carney, Carl Albert Graduate Fellow, University of Oklahoma, in the Legislative Studies Section Newsletter, January, 2005. 2004

    "Browder Speaks on American Democracy at Auburn University" - (Announcement: November 29, 2004)

    "Keynote: The Future of American Democracy" - (Streaming video courtesy of Sonoma State University - September 22, 2004)

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    "Dr. Browder Presents Future Democracy Ideas to California College Leaders" - (Announcement: September 21, 2004)

    "Scholar, Former Congressman Questions Future of American Democracy" - (Sonoma State University News Release - September 15, 2004)

    Study Guide for "The Future of American Democracy" - (September, 2004)

    "Browder and Classroom Educators Initiate 'Future Democracy Course of Study' " - (Jacksonville State University News Release - September 2, 2004)

    Syllabus for JSU Fall 2004 Courses: 

    "Scholar, Former Congressman Lets SSU Students Know the Future of American Democracy Matters" - (Sonoma State University News Release - August 20, 2004)

    "Dr. Browder Addresses Intelligence Officials in California" - (Announcement - Aug. 1, 2004)

    "Dr. Glen Browder Discusses Progress in the U.S. and Russia on Destroying Stockpiled Chemical Weapons" - (JSU News Bureau radio interview - July 2004)
    Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5

    "Toxic Politics: Alarm Bells on Chemical Weapons" - (International Herald Tribune - July 5, 2004)

    "Browder Participates in California College Conference - (Announcement: June 18, 2004)

    Dr. Browder Presents Congressional Perspective to International CW Forum - (Announcement: May 26, 2004)

    "A Congressional Perspective on Weapons Destruction" - (May 26, 2004)

    "Fate of Democracy Engages Students and Community" - (Dominguez Hills Dateline - March 8, 2004)

    "The Fate of Democracy: Forum" - (California State University: Dominguez Hills Announcement - February 26, 2004)

    "California State University Dominguez Hills President's Notebook: Glen Browder" - (February 25, 2004)

    "The Fate of Democracy: Browder Book Discussion and Signing Event" - (California State University: Dominguez Hills Announcement - February 25, 2004)

    Dr. Browder to Speak at Fate of Democracy Event - (Announcement: February 24, 2004)

    "The Future of American Democracy To Be Discussed by Former U.S. Congressman at Cal State Dominguez Hills" - (California State University Deominguez Hills Media Advisory - February 18, 2004)

    "The Fate of Democracy: Mainpoints and Concepts" - (Announcement - February 18, 2004)

    Syllabus for NPS Spring 2004 Course: 


    Syllabus for JSU Spring 2004 Courses:

    2003

    Browder Guests at "Evening with the Author" in Georgia - (November 11, 2003) 

    "Phenix City Story: Author Reopens Old Wounds in Patterson Case" - (The Anniston Star - November 9, 2003)

    "Guiding the Great Experiment: California's Recall and America's Democratic Destiny" - (The Anniston Star - October 26, 2003)

    "Emerging vs. Traditional Where It All Happens First"  - (Sacramento Bee - September 28, 2003 also in Oakland Tribune, Sept. 30, 2003;  San Gabriel Valley News,  Sept. 30, 2003; Alameda Times-Star, Oct. 2, 2003; San Mateo County Times, Oct. 2, 2003; The Daily Review, Oct. 2, 2003; The Argus, Oct. 2, 2003; Tri-Valley Herald, Oct. 2, 2003)

    Browder Addresses Conference at Panetta Institute - (September 24, 2003)

    Browder To Speak at UC-Berkeley Luncheon - (September 23, 2003)

    "Guiding the Great Experiment: California's Recall and America's Democratic Destiny" - (The Monterey County Herald - September 14, 2003)

    Syllabi for JSU Fall 2003 Courses: 

  • "The Future of American Democracy" (PSC 475M-575M)
  • "America's National Experiment in Democratic Ideals" (PSC 476M-576M)
  • "Documentary Analysis of American Democracy" (PSC 477M-577M)
  • "American Democracy" (PSC 478M-578M)
  • "Post-California Recall — Former Lawmaker Suggests Nationwide System For Voters To Put Issues on the Ballot" - (The Mobile Register - August 22, 2003)

    C-SPAN Broadcasts Browder DC Event - (August 21, 2003)

    CAPITOL HILL BRIEFING & DISCUSSION: "American Democracy's Uncertain Future — And Is California An Unsettling Vision Of Our Democratic Destiny?" - (California Institute for Federal Policy Research Announcement: August 21, 2003)

    "American Democracy's Uncertain Future: A Former Congressman Challenges Conventional Democratic Orthodoxy -  ( August 21, 2003)

    "An Unsettling Vision of America's Democratic Destiny: The California Analogy" - (August 21, 2003)

    Browder Presents "Future" Analysis on Capitol Hill - (Announcement: August 15, 2003)

    "Browder discusses his new book, lecture series and high school project on The Future of American Democracy" - (JSU News Bureau radio interview - August 2003)
    Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5

    Here's What Others are Saying About Glen Browder and The Future of American Democracy - (May 16, 2003)

    Key Questions and Answers About Glen Browder and The Future of American Democracy - (May 16, 2003)

    Scholar, Former Congressman Advocates Public Debate on American Democracy - (May 15, 2003)

    “Writing the Book I Wanted To Write” - (The Journal of the Alabama Writers' Forum - Spring 2003)

    Browder To Appear at Alabama Bound Book and Author Fair - (April 26, 2003)

    Browder Guest of LaGrange College Course on U.S. Government - (April 8, 2003)

    A Book Review of Dr. Glen Browder's The Future of American Democracy - (Announcement- April 4, 2003)

    "Florida Radio Network Features Browder Interview on Future of American Democracy" - (March 28, 2003)
    Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

    "A Scarred Democracy: Browder Examines the Loss of Civic Virtue and Other Ills" - (Anniston Star - March 23, 2003) 

    "Browder Expounds on 'Is America Dying?' "  - (Jacksonville News - March 20, 2003) 

    "The Fate of Democracy: Discussion" - (California State University New Release: February 26, 2003)

    "Ex-congressman: Is Democracy Dying?" - (Decatur Daily - February 2, 2003) 

    Browder Takes on America’s Future in New Book: In His Book and in Lectures Around the Country, Browder Asks One Question, “Is America Dying?" - (Associated Press - February 1, 2003) 

    "Browder Staying Busy During His Time Away From Washington" - (Gadsden Times - January, 30, 2003) 

    Browder Invited as Visiting Fellow at Harvard University - (Announcement: January 21, 2003)

    Kennedy School of Government's Institute of Politics Announces Spring Fellows - (Harvard University Announcement: January 16, 2003)

    Browder Presents "Future" Thesis at League of the South Meeting - January 14, 2003

    Syllabus for NPS Spring 2003 Course: 

    Syllabus for JSU Spring 2003 Courses: 2002

    JSU Eminent Scholar Glen Browder Concludes Public Lecture Series in Alabama, Moscow, and Washington (Announcement - December 5, 2002)

    "Browder Returns to Capital as Author" (Birminghan News - November 30, 2002)

    Listen to Glen Browder's Address From Alabama Public Radio - November 29, 2002

    JSU Eminent Scholar Speaks at James Madison University - November 26, 2002

    Listen to Glen Browder's Address From James Madison University - November 26, 2002

    Browder Speaks at Partnership Youth Council In Washington - November 23, 2002

    Eminent Scholar Addresses DC Environmentalists - November 22, 2002

    Browder Book Event at DC's Trover Shop - November 21, 2002

    Browder Guest Lectures at Georgetown University - November 20, 2002

    Browder Reports To International Forum in Russia  - November 12, 2002

    JSU Eminent Scholar Engages Students/Faculty at Russian University - November 11, 2002

    Former Congressman Browder Takes Democracy Series to Moscow and Washington (Announcement - November 8, 2002)

    "Browder To Lead Forum on Democracy" (Selma Times-Journal - October 31, 2002) 

    Browder Speaks to Officer Training School at Air University - October 28, 2002 

    JSU Democracy Series Adds Events in Alabama (October 24, 2002)

    "Eminent Scholar Visits Chelsea High" (Chelsea Times - October 23, 2002)

    Dr. Browder to Participate in SPSA Program (Announcement - October 23, 2002)

    "Browder Discusses Democracy's Direction" (The Crimson White - October 17, 2002) 

    The Future of American Democracy: A Former Congressman's Unconventional Analysis Chapter Outline (Posted - October 15, 2002)

    Browder To Be on Alabama Public Television and Alabama Public Radio (Announcement - October 13, 2002)

    "Former U.S. Congressman to Discuss America's Uncertain Democratic Future in UA Talk"  (University of Alabama News - October 10, 2002)

    Browder Helps With Democracy Seminars (Civil-Military Relations) in Central America  (Announcement- September 17, 2002) 

    "Area Students Ponder the Future of American Democracy"  (Anniston Star - September 11, 2002)

    "Taking a Look at Democracy In America" (Jacksonville News - September 5, 2002)

    Browder To Lead Democracy Forums Throughout Alabama (Announcement- August 28, 2002)

    Browder and Local Teachers Initiate American Democracy Project in Calhoun County School System (Announcement - August 12, 2002

    APSA (Boston)  Signing Scheduled for Browder Book on American Democracy (Announcement - August 9, 2002)

    Syllabi for JSU Fall 2002 Courses: 

  • "The Future of American Democracy" (PSC 475M-575M)
  • "America's National Experiment in Democratic Ideals" (PSC 476M-576M)
  • "Documentary Analysis of American Democracy" (PSC 477M-577M)
  • " American Democracy" (PSC 478M-578M)
  • Browder Book Getting Strong Previews (Announcement- April 5, 2002)

    Browder Participates in Auburn's SimConCon Program (Announcement - April 5, 2002)

    Syllabus for NPS Spring 2002 Course: 

    • "Congress and the National Security Policymaking Process" (NS 3037)
    Syllabus for JSU Spring 2002 Courses:  2001

    Browder to Moderate European Anti-Corruption Conference (Announcement - November 9, 2001)

    "Democracy in the Classroom" (Roll Call - October 11, 2001)

    "Browder Speaks Out On Terrorism" (Anniston Star - September 27, 2001)

    Dr. Browder Moderates "Legislative Update" Forum (Announcement - September 26, 2001)

    University Press to Publish The Future of American Democracy (Announcement - August 21, 2001)

    Browder's "Lessons" from the American CW Experience Published in Russian Book (Announcement - August 21, 2001)

    "A Toxic Legacy" (Moscow Times - August 21, 2001)
     

  • Syllabi for JSU Fall 2001 Courses:
  • "The Future of American Democracy" (PSC 475M-575M)
  • "America's National Experiment in Democratic Ideals"  (PSC 476M-576M)
  • "Documentary Analysis of American Democracy" (PSC 477M-577M)
  • "American Democracy"  (PSC 478M-578M) 
  • Browder Participates in Air War College National Security Forum - May 28-June 1, 2001 

    Browder To Participate in Russian Ceremony (Announcement - May 25, 2001)

    JSU's Browder To Guest Lecture at Air University (Announcement - May 25, 2001)

    JSU Eminent Scholar To Chair Global Green Panel in D.C. (Announcement - April 3, 2001)

    Dr. Browder To Participate in Air War College National Security Forum (Announcement - April 3, 2001)

    Browder Manuscript in New Textbook on Congress (Announcement - April 3, 2001)

    Dr. Browder Participates in Western Political Science Conference (Announcement - March 20, 2001)

    Dr. Browder Discusses Chemical Weapon Destruction with Mikhail Gorbachev (Announcement - December 11, 2000)

    Dr. Browder and Col. Aaron Hayes To Offer Course on Civil-Military Relations in Spring 2001 (Announcement - December 7, 2000)

    Syllabus for NPS Spring 2001 Course: 

    • "Congress and the National Security Policymaking Process" (NS 3037)
    Syllabus for JSU Spring 2001 Courses: 2000

    Dr. Browder To Participate in German-American Conference (Announcement - September 13, 2000)

    "How Can We Restore America? New America In The New Millennium" Public Lecture #8 Summary (November 21, 2000)

    "Is America Really Going to Die?" (And some alternative scenarios for our uncertain future.) Public Lecture #7 Summary (November 14, 2000)

    "Political Proposition Number Four: America Seems To Be Tiring Of The Great Experiment." Public Lecture #6 Summary (October 31, 2000)

    "Political Proposition Number Three: American Democracy No Longer Works The Way It Has In The Past." Public Lecture #5 Summary (October 24, 2000)

    "Political Proposition Number Two: We Have Entrapped American Democracy Within A Philosophical Civil War." Public Lecture #4 Summary (October 17, 2000)

    "Political Proposition Number One: The Favorable Systemic Environment of American Democracy Has Disappeared." Public Lecture #3 Summary (October 10, 2000)

     "A Systems Theory of Dysfunctional America" Public Lecture #2 Summary (September 26, 2000)

    "Is America Dying?" Public Lecture #1 Summary (September 19, 2000)

     Eminent Scholar Public Lecture Series -- "Is America Dying?" Fall 2000 Lecture Summaries (September 7, 2000)

    Glen Browder Adds New Twist to Lecture Series  (August 29, 2000)

    Syllabus for  JSU Fall 2000 Courses:

    Dr. Browder Speaks at Faculty Awards Banquet (Announcement - June 8, 2000)

    Browder Delivers Remarks at California Laboratories - June 21, 2000 

    Dr. Browder Participates in Defense Program in Croatia (Announcement - June 8, 2000)

    Dr. Browder To Speak at Pi Sigma Alpha Ceremony (Announcement - March 28, 2000)

    Eminent Scholar Co-Teaching Course at Naval School (Announcement - March 28, 2000)

    Dr. Browder To Address Social Work Conference at JSU (Announcement - March 10, 2000)

    Dr. Browder Participates in Citadel Symposium on Southern Politics  (Announcement - March 3, 2000)

    Dr. Browder Attends Conference in South Africa (Announcement - February 29, 2000)

    "Presidential Book Reviews: The Republicans" (Anniston Star - January 30, 2000)

    "Lessons Learned from the Twentieth Century: An Alabama Millennium Essay" (Montgomery Advertiser - December 31, 1999)

    Syllabus for NPS Spring 2000 Course: 

    • "Congress and the Defense Policymaking Process" (NS 3037)
    Syllabus for JSU Spring 2000 Courses: 1999

    "New Volume Brings Much Needed Update on Politics in Dixie"  (Anniston Star - December 8, 1999)

    Dr. Browder Delivers Keynote Address at NATO Conference in Naples, Italy (Announcement - November 7,1999)

    "Is America Dying?"(Southern Political Science Association - November 3-6,1999)

    "Essay: What is the Future of American Democracy?" (Anniston Star - September 12, 1999)

    Browder Visits Africa On Trip Sponsored By Congress (Announcement - September 10, 1999)

    Browder To Offer Lecture Series (Announcement - September 6, 1999)

    Lecture Series: 'Is America Dying?', Fall 1999 (Announcement - August 20, 1999)

    Syllabus for  JSU Fall 1999 Courses:

    Dr. Glen Browder Returns as Eminent Scholar  (Gem of the Hills - August 12, 1999) 

    Dr. Browder Moderates International Parliamentary Panel in Germany - July26-30, 1999

    Browder Participates in Honduras Civil-Military Seminar - February 22-26, 1999.

    Syllabus for NPS Spring 1999 Course: 

    • "Seminar on the Relationship Between Congress and the Department of Defense" (NS 4034)
    1998

    Browder Presents Congressional Perspective at Texas Defense Symposium - October 19, 1998

    Former Congressman Browder Talks about Defense Budgeting in Mongolia - September 22-23, 1998

    Browder Discusses Democratic Civil-Military Relations in Colombia - August 24-28, 1998

    Visting Professor Browder Delivers Program on Chemical Weapons at NPS - April 30, 1998

    Dr. Browder Authors Article on Military Strategists - February-March, 1998

    Dr. Browder Visits Denison University for Congress-To-Campus Program, February 17-19, 1998

    Syllabus for NPS Spring 1998 Course: 

    • "Seminar on the Relationship Between Congress and the Department of Defense" (NS 4034)
    Browder Helps with Professional Military Education Program at NPS - January 15-16, 1998

    1997

    Former Congressman Participates in Chemical Weapons Public Hearings in Russia - August, 1997

    Browder Participates in Hawaii Seminar for Navy - July 30-31, 1997

    Browder Presents Defense Planning Program for International Parliamentarians in Germany - July 16, 1997

    “Achieving Real Reform: First, Get Everybody Talking Constructively” (Roll Call - March 19, 1997)

    Browder Attends Chemical Weapons Conference in Switzerland - February 17-18, 1997

    Syllabus for NPS Spring 1997 Course:

    • "Seminar on the Relationship Between Congress and the Department of Defense" (NS 4034)