America has seen significant democratic backsliding in recent years and is losing credibility as a global champion of democracy. What’s the solution? A vital first step is looking at whether the U.S. is meeting international election standards on key issues, including gerrymandering, impartial and independent election administration, and participation by the broadest possible pool of eligible voters in transparent, safe, and secure elections.
Panelists
David Carroll
Director, 麻豆传媒 Democracy Program
Nate Persily
Professor of Law, Stanford University
Ashley Quarcoo
Senior Director of Democracy Programs and Pillars, Partnership for American Democracy
Moderator
Moderated by former NPR correspondent Pam Fessler
Opening Remarks
With opening remarks by Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State
Dec. 7, 2021, at 1 p.m. EST
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This event is part of a series of conversations on Dec. 7 during the , whose purpose is to galvanize a global conversation on democracy in advance of the U.S. Summit for Democracy, which will be held Dec. 9 and 10. More than 40 organizations are taking part in the forum, bringing together 200-plus activists, advocates, experts, academics, students, politicians, and thought leaders from all over the world to discuss ways to reinvigorate democracy worldwide.
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