Debate Publication features our Executive DirectorCheck out this article from "The Rostrum" featuring our Executive Director and the work she does for the foundation. The article is...
2021 End of Year UpdateDear Family and Friends (which includes all of you who have supported The Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation (MHOMF) in the past...
Round 2--just as great as Round 1Sometimes round 2 doesn't get as much press as the first time around, but we think it is worth calling attention to the second Urban...
The Seventh Annual Matthew Harris Ornstein Debate Institute was no watered down event!This year's national debate topic--the protection of Water Resources made for a truly excellent debate camp. Its been a few weeks, the...
Definition of Insanity visits Louisiana!It was a night to make anyone proud. 302 viewers turned in for a groundbreaking virtual showing and panel discussion. The panel was...
Harvard tournament win makes local press!Check out this article on Alexa Figueroa and Dennis Martinez big win in the Harvard Tournament last month. We are so proud of them and...
Felicitaciones and Congratulations to Dennis Martinez and Alexa Figueroa! Dennis and Alexa won the Harvard University Tournament's Debate en Español Division on February 14, 2021. We could not be more proud of...
Matthew Harris Ornstein Summer Debate Institute Alumni are going places!Dennis Martinez, Matthew Harris Ornstein Award Winner 2020 Dennis has been awarded a Posse Scholarship to Lewis & Clark College in...
2020 Giving Tuesday LetterDecember 1, 2020 Dear Family, Friends and Supporters, It is with a renewed sense of optimism, that I write to provide you with the 5th...
Proud to be a Partner of the Washington Urban Debate LeagueOne of the great things about the Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation is our amazing partners. On November 13-15th we were proud...
Sixth Annual Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Debate Institute was a resounding successIn the midst of trying times, the Washington Urban Debate League and the Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation put on a debate...
The need for congressional action on Mental Health in the COVID eraCheck out this article by Norm Ornstein on the importance of congressional action on Mental Health in the COVID era where there is...
Norm Ornstein & Judge Leifman on The Al Franken PodcastJudge Steve Leifman and Norm Ornstein on Mental Health and Criminal Justice April 12, 2020 Miami Dade County Judge Steve Leifman and Norm...
Rob Reiner To Narrate “Definition of Insanity” DocumentaryWe’re pleased to announce that Rob Reiner will narrate The Definition of Insanity, the Foundation’s documentary about Judge Steve...
2019 Update and Giving Tuesday LetterDecember 3rd(ish), 2019 Dearest Family and Friends, This year, as in the past, I find myself beginning my annual Giving Tuesday letter...
Appointment of Dr. Jessica Berenson as Acting Executive DirectorMatthew Ornstein Memorial Foundation Announces Appointment of Dr. Jessica Berenson as Acting Executive Director September 10, 2019...