Public Conversations http://wfae.org en One Charlotte or Many? A Neighborhood Perspective http://wfae.org/post/one-charlotte-or-many-neighborhood-perspective <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Charlotte needs to find new ways to increase its tax base. In the past, annexation provided low-hanging fruit. But there's almost no more space to annex. Today, south Charlotte property taxes provide half the city’s revenue. Policymakers have presented initiatives and projects, such as affordable housing and the street car, but what do neighborhood residents want?</span></p><p> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:25:44 +0000 WFAE 25186 at http://wfae.org One Charlotte or Many? A Neighborhood Perspective Voices In The Gun Debate http://wfae.org/post/voices-gun-debate-0 <P><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, He Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:43:04 +0000 Mark Rumsey 20624 at http://wfae.org Voices In The Gun Debate Respect And Disrespect: What's Up In Our Society? http://wfae.org/post/respect-and-disrespect-whats-our-society <p>This community forum explored what many people see as a widespread culture of disrespect permeating our society and communities today.&nbsp; Panelists and audience members discussed the causes and effects of this apparent breakdown in common respect.&nbsp;&nbsp; The forum also examined the roles of parents, schools, public figures, the media and other groups in fostering an atmosphere of respect, or disrespect, in the local community. &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;</p> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:03:06 +0000 Mark Rumsey 14545 at http://wfae.org Respect And Disrespect: What's Up In Our Society? Politics In The Streets http://wfae.org/post/politics-streets <p>http://66.225.205.104/PC-DNC.mp3<p> Audience members had plenty of questions and comments for the panelists. Photo: Tanner Latham Panelists and audience members engaged in a lively conversation about the First Amendment rights of protesters during the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, and the city&apos;s plans to maintain order and safety during the DNC. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:00:00 +0000 editor 5589 at http://wfae.org Politics In The Streets Understanding 'Stand Your Ground' http://wfae.org/post/understanding-stand-your-ground <p><strong><a href="http://66.225.205.104/WFAE%20PubCon%205-16-12.mp3">Listen</a></strong></p> Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000 editor 5590 at http://wfae.org Understanding 'Stand Your Ground' Defining Marriage http://wfae.org/post/defining-marriage <p>http://66.225.205.104/PC20123029Marriage.mp3</p> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000 editor 5611 at http://wfae.org Defining Marriage Election 2012: Off And Running http://wfae.org/post/election-2012-and-running <p>http://66.225.205.104/PubConelex2012.mp3</p><p>Audience members respond to a question. Click the image to view more photos from the event. WFAE hosted a Public Conversation Tuesday at Winthrop University on this year's presidential race. Charlotte and Rock Hill-area residents spoke out on issues ranging from education and immigration to same-sex marriage. This forum was moderated by WFAE's Mike Collins and Winthrop professor Dr. Scott Huffmon.</p> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000 editor 5612 at http://wfae.org Election 2012: Off And Running How Should We Grade Our Teachers? http://wfae.org/post/how-should-we-grade-our-teachers <p><a href="http://66.225.205.104/WFAEForum-Teachers.mp3"><strong>Listen</strong></a></p> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000 editor 5613 at http://wfae.org How Should We Grade Our Teachers? 9-11 In Focus: Homeland Charlotte: How Secure Today? http://wfae.org/post/9-11-focus-homeland-charlotte-how-secure-today <p>http://66.225.205.104/PCHomeland-edited.mp3</p> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:00:00 +0000 editor 5614 at http://wfae.org '20-Somethings': Today's Changing Path To Adulthood http://wfae.org/post/20-somethings-todays-changing-path-adulthood <p><a href="http://66.225.205.104/PublicCon6-23-11-edited.mp3">LISTEN</a></p> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000 editor 5615 at http://wfae.org '20-Somethings': Today's Changing Path To Adulthood