IDA NOYES HALL – CLOISTER CLUB

Tuesday, September 28

5:30pm-6:45pm

Public live stream via YouTube

Voting access and rights in America continues to be one of the most contested partisan issues in the country. A Pew Research Center survey found 57% of Americans believe voting “is a fundamental right for every adult U.S. citizen and should not be restricted.” However, 42% believe “voting is a privilege that comes with responsibilities and can be limited…” The gap between the two beliefs widens when looking at political leanings.

So, how did America get to this point? Has there always been a lack of trust in our voting system? How prevalent is voter fraud? And what is the future of voting access restrictions in states across the country?

Joining us on National Voter Registration Day to help sort through these questions and much more are:

• Ron Brownstein of The Atlantic and CNN (joining virtually)
• Sean Morales-Doyle of the Brennan Center for Justice
• Nsé Ufot of the New Georgia Project

And moderating this discussion is New York Times political reporter Astead Herndon.

This convening is open to all invitees who are compliant with UChicago vaccination requirements and, because of ongoing health risks, particularly to the unvaccinated, participants are expected to adopt the risk mitigation measures (masking and social distancing, etc.) appropriate to their vaccination status as advised by public health officials or to their individual vulnerabilities as advised by a medical professional. Public convening may not be safe for all and carries a risk for contracting COVID-19, particularly for those unvaccinated. Participants will not know the vaccination status of others and should follow appropriate risk mitigation measures.

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