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DESCRIPTION:2024 U.S. Elections Forum Series: Power, Politics, and Our 
 Democracy\n\nU.S. Elections and Democracy in Deeply Polarized Times: What 
 are the Stakes and Opportunities?\n\nThurs., October 10 at 7 p.m.\n\nGO 
 HERE for both in person & online registration: 
 https://transform.ucsc.edu/events/2024-elections-forum-series/\n\nFREE and 
 open to the public.\n\n\nEvent description: 2024 is another critical year 
 for elections and democracy in the U.S., and this roundtable will consider 
 some of the broader issues at stake. \n\nThe upcoming elections provide 
 opportunities to shape the future direction of the U.S. and California on 
 various issues, including immigration, reproductive rights, economic 
 policy, job creation, policing, and climate change. \n\nJoin UCSC 
 professors for an interactive discussion on the conditions and debates 
 surrounding voters and institutions and what concerns are being raised 
 about our constitutional democracy. \n\nThis discussion will dive into 
 representative politics and ballot initiatives and how toxic polarization, 
 political distrust, and negative views affect progress from the presidency 
 to Congress and the Supreme Court. \n\n\nModerator:\n\n    Chris Benner, 
 Director of the Institute for Social Transformation (UCSC)\n\nSpeakers:\n\n 
    Elizabeth Beaumont, Associate Professor of Politics and Legal Studies 
 (UCSC)\n\n    Larry Gerston, Lecturer, Politics (UCSC) and Professor 
 Emeritus (SJSU)\n\n    Dan Wirls, Professor of Politics (UCSC)\n\n    Kira 
 Tait, Assistant Professor of Politics and Legal Studies (UCSC)\n\n    
 Anjuli Verma, Assistant Professor of Politics and Legal Studies 
 (UCSC)\n\nCo-sponsored by: Institute for Social Transformation, Merrill 
 College, The Humanities Institute, Science and Justice Research Center, 
 Politics Department Democratic Discourse and Engagement Initiative, Kresge 
 College, John R. Lewis College, and College Nine.\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/10/09/18869896.php
SUMMARY:U.S. Elections & Democracy in Deeply Polarized Times: What are the Stakes & Opportunities?
LOCATION:Online via Zoom \n\nIn-person at the UCSC University Center Alumni Room\nUC 
 Santa Cruz college campus. Santa Cruz\n\nGO HERE for both in person & 
 online registration and location info: 
 https://transform.ucsc.edu/events/2024-elections-forum-series/
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/10/09/18869896.php
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