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Read the archive   of Wattenberg's   syndicated column     Civility Some argue that civility in the day-to-day workings of a society is a sign of tolerance, respect, and civilization. Others ... more Egypt: The vital middle in the Middle East Home to the world’s largest concentration of Arabs, Egypt is the bellwether for future hopes and prospects in the Arab world. ... more   The Future of the Welfare State main page The Future of the Welfare State Aired 9/10/1998 Both the idea and the reality of the welfare state seem to be in retreat in Western democracies.   Fred Block     University of California, Davis   Jill Quadagno     Florida State University   Margaret Weir     University of California, Berkeley   Theda Skocpol     Harvard University Originally Aired: 9/10/1998     Be sure to also check out: Here are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest. Social Policy with Karl Zinsmeister   aired 6/15/2006 Does Welfare Reform Need Reform?   aired 10/24/2002 What’s on the Mind of the "Radical Middle"?   aired 2/1/2001 Send us your thoughts Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved.     Web development by Bean Creative.