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Voting Rights and American Democracy with Michael Waldman
May
26
5:30 PM17:30

Voting Rights and American Democracy with Michael Waldman

Voting Rights and American Democracy with experts, Michael Waldman, President of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School, Carol Anderson, author and Chair of African American Studies at Emory University, and David Litt, author and former speechwriter to President Obama. Wednesday, May 26th, 5:30pm-6:30pm ET.

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Understanding The Rise and Threat of Right Wing Domestic Terrorism
May
20
5:00 PM17:00

Understanding The Rise and Threat of Right Wing Domestic Terrorism

Join former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, retired FBI agent turned scholar Michael German,CEO of the ADL, Jonathan Greenblatt, and Professor Robert Pape as they discuss the rise of right wing terrorism, and what can be done to fight it. Thursday, May 20th, 2021, 5:00pm-6:00pm EST.

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Marijuana Legalization with Dr. Mitch Rosenthal and Steve Hawkins
Apr
1
5:30 PM17:30

Marijuana Legalization with Dr. Mitch Rosenthal and Steve Hawkins

Marijuana is already fully legal in 15 states, plus Washington DC. Federal legislation to legalize marijuana is also gaining momentum. What are the implications for public health and the criminal justice system? Let’s dig deep with renowned drug addiction expert and founder of Phoenix House, Dr. Mitch Rosenthal, Steve Hawkins, Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project and Richard Wolffe as moderator.

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The Presidential Pardon
Jan
13
5:00 PM17:00

The Presidential Pardon

Former US Attorney, Joyce Vance, brilliant legal mind and MSNBC contributor, and Harvard Law professor and contributor to The New Yorker, Jeannie Suk Gersen will dissect the presidential pardon for us -its use and misuse. Time to reform this singular privilege? This is top of mind for President Trump and should be for you too. Join us Wednesday, January 13 at 5pm ET.

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