Dear Friends of the National Institute —
Few would argue that the upcoming 2024 general election is one of the most dramatic, momentous, and consequential that our country has faced in years. In keeping with the National Institute’s mission of sponsoring educated discussion of important social issues, we are delighted to host a new series of webinars on “What’s at Stake: Expert Perspectives on the 2024 Election.”
Series Moderator and National Institute Advisory Council member Professor Anthea Butler of the University of Pennsylvania will interview three subject matter scholars in one-on-one discussions of key themes and issues at stake this November. These webinars should have broad appeal to curious laypeople who want to understand the stakes and who value the perspective of scholars who have made studying such issues their life’s work.
All three webinars are free to the general public, but you must register to attend. Please register for each webinar you wish to attend by using the buttons below and join us for fascinating and informative virtual discussions on these critical and timely topics.
“Threats to American Democracy: 2024 as a Defining Year”
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
6:00 to 7:15 pm ET (US and Canada)
Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat of New York University discusses her book Strongmen and identifies the threats to American democracy that are at stake in the 2024 election cycle. Learn more.
“Body Politics: Legal Issues in the 2024 Election Cycle”
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
6:00 to 7:15 pm ET (US and Canada)
Professor Tobias Wolff of the University of Pennsylvania will be discussing his work and research on how abortion, LGBTQ issues, gender and sexuality play a role in defining the 2024 election cycle from a legal perspective. Learn more.
“Polls Polls Polls: Who’s Right, Wrong, and Why Do or Don’t They Matter?”
Saturday, October 26, 2024
6:00 to 7:15 pm ET (US and Canada)
Professor Fredrick Harris of Columbia University will discuss the recent polling of the 2024 election cycle, paying attention to the groups not often polled during election cycles as well as the usefulness of polling and what it can and can’t measure. Learn more.