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Past Event

How Democracy Vouchers Make Elections More Inclusive: A Conversation With Jen Heerwig and Brian McCabe

On Friday, March 14, at 2 p.m. EST, Campaign Legal Center’s Aaron McKean was joined by authors Jen Heerwig and Brian McCabe to discuss their book, “Democracy Vouchers and the Promise of Fairer Elections in Seattle.” Heerwig and McCabe explored the success and impact of Seattle’s public financing model and how placing political money directly in the hands of voters through vouchers can level the campaign finance playing field, and empower more Americans to make their voices heard.

Friday, March 14th, 2025

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm ET • Virtual

 

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Redistricting

Feb 24

Fair Maps for the People—How Redistricting Shaped the 2022 Election

Campaign Legal Center's virtual event, "Fair Maps for the People—How Redistricting Shaped the 2022 Election" was held on February 24, 2023.  

Friday, February 24th, 2023

ET • Virtual

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Campaign Finance

Feb 17

Redboxing 101: How Campaigns & Super PACs Openly Undermine Democracy

Video of Campaign Legal Center's virtual event, "Redboxing 101: How Campaigns & Super PACs Openly Undermine Democracy." This event was held on February 17, 2023 and featured panelist discussion of the issue of redboxing and its impact on federal, state and local elections. 

Friday, February 17th, 2023

ET • Virtual

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Campaign Finance
Redistricting
Voting and Elections

Sep 22

SCOTUS Watch: What the Upcoming Supreme Court Term Means for Democracy

CLC's event focused on anti-democratic trends in the Roberts Court's decisions and what these could mean for democracy cases next term. 

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022

ET • Virtual

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Voting and Elections

Aug 23

Barriers to the Ballot Box: A Conversation with Author Gilda Daniels

Daniels discussed how to take a more active role in protecting and expanding the freedom to vote during the event. 

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022

ET • Virtual

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Redistricting

Jun 30

Redistricting Progress Report: Grading America’s Voting Maps with PlanScore

Thursday, June 30th, 2022

ET • Virtual

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Voting and Elections
Redistricting
Campaign Finance

May 19

A Conversation with John Raidt About "Politics, Inc."

During the event, Raidt discussed issues with political division and how we can address them to create a stronger democracy. 

Thursday, May 19th, 2022

ET • Virtual

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Voting and Elections

Apr 21

The People’s Voices Must Be Heard: Updating the Electoral Count Act in 2022

The event's panelists discussed what the Electoral Count Act is and the solutions that could bring it into the 21st century. 

Thursday, April 21st, 2022

ET • Virtual

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Mar 11

Turning the Tide of Disinformation: A Conversation with Rick Hasen

During the event, Hasen discussed the challenges we face with disinformation and potential legal, social and private solutions. 

Friday, March 11th, 2022

ET • Virtual

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Mar 08 Past Event

Stock Options: A Deep Dive on Proposed Solutions to Stop Insider Trading in Congress

CLC hosted an event about the need to update congressional stock trading legislation to ensure members serve the public's interest. 

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

• Virtual

Ethics
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Jan 27 Past Event

Top Ten Transparency Upgrades for Ethics Commissions to Foster Public Trust

The discussion focused on how state and local ethics commissions can address the challenges they are currently facing.

Thursday, January 27th, 2022

• Virtual

Ethics
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