Threats to Liberal Democracy

Affective Polarization, Populism, and Inequality in the United States
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Friday, April 19, 2024 08:30 - Friday, April 19, 2024 12:30

This conference draws together a mix of scholars and practitioners to discuss the pressing issues confronting liberal democracy in the United States today. The conference will focus specifically on three issues: affective polarization, populism and inequality in voter participation. Each issue will be the subject of an hourlong panel discussion drawing from panelists’ expertise.

Public Policy
Constitutional Law
When
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Where
Caplin Pavilion
Contact
John J. Martin
Sponsor(s)
Karsh Center for Law and Democracy

Event Details

8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

8:50-9 a.m. 

Opening Remarks

9-10 a.m.

Panel 1: Affective Polarization

  • Jennifer McCoy, Georgia State University
  • Ben Raderstorf, Protect Democracy
  • Bertrall Ross, University of Virginia School of Law
  • Kirill Zhirkov, University of Virginia

10:15-11:15 a.m.

Panel 2: Populism

  • Jazmin Brown-Iannuzzi, University of Virginia
  • Ashley Jardina, University of Virginia
  • Adam Lioz, NAACP Legal Defense Fund
  • Sidney Milkis, University of Virginia

11:30-12:30 p.m.

Panel 3: Inequality in Voter Participation

  • Franciska Coleman, University of Wisconsin Law School
  • Perry Grossman, New York Civil Liberties Union
  • Michelle Kanter Cohen, Fair Elections Center
  • Aseem Mulji, Campaign Legal Center
  • Tova Wang, Harvard Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation