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Hitchens, Christopher
Debate: Freedom of Expression Must Include the License to Offend
British author, journalist, literary critic and public intellectual who is often described as a “contrarian"
For nearly a dozen years, Christopher Hitchens contributed an essay on books each month to The Atlantic. He was the author of more than ten books, including A Long Short… more
Hockenberry, John
Debate: Good Riddance to Mainstream Media
Co-Host, The Takeaway
Is co-host of The Takeaway, a national morning news program co-produced by WNYC Radio and Public Radio International. During his time at ABC and NBC, he earned four Emmy Awards,… more
Hoff Sommers, Christina
Debate: Men Are Finished
Feminist Scholar & Author of The War Against Boys
Christina Hoff Sommer, a former philosophy professor who taught ethics, is best known for her critique of late-twentieth-century feminism. She is also known for her extensive writings, among them Who… more
Hoh, Matthew
Debate: Afghanistan is a Lost Cause
Former Official for the State Department
Is a former State Department official who resigned in protest from his post in Afghanistan over US strategic policy and goals in Afghanistan in September 2009. Prior to his assignment… more
Holtz-Eakin, Douglas
Debate: Repeal Obamacare
President, American Action Forum
Has a distinguished record as an academic, policy adviser, and strategist. He is currently the president of the American Action Forum and a commissioner on the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission.… more
Hoover, Margaret
Debate: Grandma's Benefits Imperil Junior's Future
Fox News Commentator and Author, American Individualism
Margaret Hoover is a Fox News Contributor and the author of the book American Individualism: How A New Generation of Conservatives Can Save the Republican Party. Hoover is a veteran… more
Hudson, Katherine
Debate: No Fracking Way: The Natural Gas Boom Is Doing More Harm Than Good
Watershed Program Director at Riverkeeper
Katherine Hudson is the Watershed Program Director at Riverkeeper, a member-supported watchdog organization dedicated to defending the Hudson River and protecting the drinking water supply of nine million New York… more
Hue-Williams, Michael
Debate: The Art Market is Less Ethical Than the Stock Market
Owner and CEO of Albion Gallery
Micheal is owner and CEO of Albion Gallery. Albion is the only gallery in London to incorporate a major global program that represents leading international artists including those from emerging… more
Huffington, Arianna
Debate: The Two-Party System is Making America Ungovernable
Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief, Huffington Post
Is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of thirteen books. She is also co-host of Left, Right & Center, public radio’s popular… more
Hunter Lovins, L.
Debate: Major Reductions in Carbon Emissions Are Not Worth the Money
President of Natural Capitalism Solutions
Natural Capitalism creates practical tools and strategies enabling companies, communities and countries to increase prosperity and quality of life. Lovins consults for industries and governments globally, advising the Energy Minister… more
