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Oct 17

Campaign Legal Conversations: Your Election Questions Answered

This is an event powered by you: Your questions will drive the conversation! RSVP to submit your questions and have them answered by CLC's election experts.

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Sep 24 Past Event

Electing the President: From Election Day to the Joint Session

On September 24, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. Campaign Legal Center hosted Electing the President: From Election Day to the Joint Session. We brought advocates and experts together to discuss the crucial role the Electoral Count Reform Act will have in ensuring this year’s presidential election runs smoothly and took a deep dive into what the process will look like from 2024 forward.

Tuesday, September 24th, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm • Virtual

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Aug 22

The Primary Solution: A Conversation with Nick Troiano

On August 22, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. ET, Campaign Legal Center Senior Vice President Paul Smith hosted author and Unite America Executive Director Nick Troiano for a discussion on his book, “The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy from the Fringes.” 

Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Jul 24

Minority Rule: A Conversation with Ari Berman and Advocates

On Wednesday, July 24, at 1 pm EST Campaign Legal Center Senior Vice President Bruce Spiva hosted this event with author Ari Berman and advocates Cliff Albright and Katie Fahey discussing Berman's new book "Minority Rule" and the importance of safeguarding the freedom to vote.

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Jul 18

From Dysfunctional To Disastrous: The Concerning Direction the FEC Is Heading

On Thursday, July 18, at 1 pm EST, Campaign Legal Center, in conversation with key reporters and former Federal Election Commission actors, explored the impact of the FEC taking steps backward in the fight to regulate political spending.

Thursday, July 18th, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Jun 25 Past Event

The Court v. The Voters: A Conversation with Joshua Douglas

On Tuesday, June 25, at 1 PM, professor and author Joshua A. Douglas joined Campaign Legal Center Senior Vice President Paul Smith to discuss his book "The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights."

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm • Virtual

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Jun 12

How Election Officials Are Preparing for the 2024 Presidential Election

On June 12, 2024, at 1 PM, Campaign Legal Center hosted this event to hear from election officials about the tried-and-tested systems in place to make sure votes are cast fairly and counted correctly, and to provide the opportunity to find out more about what election officials are focused on between now and when voting begins in their states for the general election. 

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

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May 09

Wolves of K Street: A Conversation with Brody and Luke Mullins

On Thursday, May 9 at 3 p.m. EST Campaign Legal Center's Kedric Payne hosted co-authors and brothers Brody Mullins and Luke Mullins for a conversation on their newest book "The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government" where they dove into the turbulent world of federal lobbying, and the fascinating people who shaped the system.

Thursday, May 9th, 2024

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Apr 25 Past Event

Removing Financial Barriers to Running for Office

CLC hosted a discussion with experts and former candidates about these innovations — those that have already been implemented and others that have been proposed — and discussed what else can be done to break down financial barriers to running for office and make holding political office an obtainable goal for all Americans.

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

11:00 am - 12:00 pm • Virtual

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Apr 01

Dismantling Barriers to Youth Civic Engagement

On April 1, 2024, at 11:30 AM EST, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is hosted the virtual event “Dismantling Barriers to Youth Civic Engagement.” Panelists discussed the unique barriers facing young voters, highlighted the attempts to exclude these voters from our elections and, finally, discussed solutions to facilitate the participation of young voters in our democracy.

Monday, April 1st, 2024

11:30 am - 12:30 pm ET • Virtual

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Mar 28 Past Event

Women in Politics: A Conversation With Mary Hayashi

On Thursday, March 28, in conversation with Campaign Legal Center's Senior Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships Catie Kelley, Mary Hayashi discussed the solutions she’s uncovered in her book "Women in Politics" to achieve gender parity in politics, examples of women leaders who are blazing the trail toward gender parity and what achieving this goal could mean for our nation.

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm • Virtual

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