1996 Event Archive
February 1, 1996
Members and other actors perform John Irving’s novel the Cider House Rules as a benefit at French Institute/Alliance Francaise in New York City.
March 4, 1996
A special briefing is held in New York City with Governor Mario Cuomo, who addresses the membership on campaign finance reform.
April 1996
A special screening of In the Mix is held in New York City, followed by a panel discussion on teen dating violence.
April 1996
Co-founder Christopher Reeve records public service announcements regarding health care.
June 20, 1996
The annual membership meeting is held at The Friar’s Club in New York City.
August 13, 1996
A panel discussion titled The Politics of Abortion is held during the Republican National Convention in San Diego. The moderator is Bonnie Erbe and the panelists are Ann Stone, Alan Keyes, Linda Chavez, Gov. Bill Weld, Sen. Arlen Specter and Serrin Foster
August 14, 1996
Another panel discussion held at the convention is titled Money & Politics: Are Dollars Buying Democracy? The moderator is Charles Lewis and the panelists are Rep. Linda Smith, David Horowitz, Larry Sabato, Rep. Bill Thomas, Paul Taylor and Robert Stern
August 14, 1996
A fundraiser is held at Planet Hollywood during the convention. Members Alec Baldwin and Billy Baldwin appear on Larry King Live.
August 25, 1996
A fundraiser is held at Planet Hollywood during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
August 27, 1996
A panel discussion held at the Democratic Convention is titled Money & Politics: Are Dollars Buying Democracy? The moderator is the Hon. Ann Richards and the panelists are Bill Bradley, James Carville, Tom Downey, Ellen Malcolm, Rep. Martin Meehan and Larry Sabato
August 28, 1996
Another panel discussion held at the convention is titled “What is the Responsibility of the Entertainment Industry to Not Offend Its Audience?” The moderator is Frank Rich and the panelists are Steven Bochco, Chuck D, Michael Fuchs, Rep. Edward Markey, Michael Medved and Peggy Charren
October 1, 1996
A special screening of Without Pity is held at HBO in New York City. Co-President Christopher Reeve narrates the film.
October 3, 1996
A benefit fundraiser is held at the opening of Kenneth Cole store in Soho.
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