The National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS) is issuing a call for Independent Scholars to participate in an NCIS sponsored panel and/or an NCIS-AHA co-sponsored panel to be held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Historical Association (AHA) in Washington, D.C. January 2-5, 2014. We invite paper and panel proposals from Independent Scholars on the theme of "Disagreement, Debate, Discussion." Proposals should highlight the different perspectives that historians working outside of academia can bring to controversial historical issues, past and present. Possible foci may include (but are not limited to): the role of journalist-historians and the fine line between journalism and history, Washington as a backdrop for practicing history outside of the academy, and the interplay of resources, politics and government in historiography. Panel participation is open to all Independent Scholars with preference given to NCIS and NCIS affiliated society members. To be considered for an NCIS-AHA co-sponsored panel, proposals must be received by January 4, 2013. For an NCIS sponsored panel, proposals are due March 29, 2013. Please include a 100-200 word abstract and brief C.V. in your email, and address it to: Neil Bernard Dukas, nbdncis@gmail.com. For information on NCIS, visit our website: www.ncis.org