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In our elections, every voice must be heard, and every vote must count. Voting should be accessible for all citizens, and our laws should promote participation in our democracy and instill trust in our elections.
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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

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 ET • Virtual

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Mar 27

Election Worker Protection: Safeguarding Those Who Safeguard Our Democracy

On Wednesday, March 27, Campaign Legal Center hosted the virtual event "Election Worker Protection: Safeguarding Those Who Safeguard Our Democracy." During the event, CLC’s panel of experts discussed the importance of election workers in safeguarding our democracy, what can be done to retain election workers and institutional knowledge, and steps made both statewide and nationally toward protecting election workers.

Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Jan 26

Defending Nonpartisan Civic Engagement Groups

On January 26, 2024, at 11 a.m. EST, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) hosted the virtual event “Defending Nonpartisan Civic Engagement Groups.” The panel discussed the importance of defending nonpartisan civic engagement groups against unwarranted and unconstitutional attacks and why the work of these civic-minded Americans is so important to our democracy.

Friday, January 26th, 2024

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Feb 29

A Real Right to Vote: A Conversation with Rick Hasen

In discussion with Campaign Legal Center President Trevor Potter, Professor Hasen described his vision for the freedoms an amendment on voting rights would protect, its potential impact on our democracy, and why he believes it’s possible to pass such an amendment, despite a challenging political climate.

Thursday, February 29th, 2024

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Nov 14

The Role of Media in Building Trust in the Democratic Process

On Nov. 14 from 2-3 p.m. ET, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) hosted the Campaign Legal Conversations event, “The Role of Media in Building Trust in the Democratic Process”

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Sep 28

Democracy In America

The Washington Post Live kickoff event, “Democracy in America,” will bring together celebrated experts to delve into threats facing our democracy and efforts to strengthen democracy’s guardrails.  

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET • Virtual

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Apr 27

Rights Restoration and the Criminalization of Voting

As headlines about felony disenfranchisement continue to ramp up ahead of the 2024 election, voting rights experts from Campaign Legal Center, Free Hearts and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) explore possible solutions to counter disenfranchisement.

Thursday, April 27th, 2023

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual

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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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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

An open door of a brick building with two people exiting and a "Vote Here' sign on it all overlaid with an out-of-focus chain link fence.

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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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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Dec 13

How Do We Keep Partisan Politics Out of Election Administration?

The event emphasized that transparency, truth and bipartisan cooperation are essential to the election administration process.

Monday, December 13th, 2021

ET • Virtual

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Sep 30

Returning Citizens IG LIVE PANEL

CLC's Gicola Lane joined When We All Vote for an event on restoring voting rights to returning citizens that occurred during National Voter Registration Week. 

Thursday, September 30th, 2021

ET • Virtual

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Sep 28

The Freedom To Vote in 2021—What You Need To Know

CLC hosted a panel on trends in voting access and the impact of proposed federal legislation on voters across the nation. 

Tuesday, September 28th, 2021

ET • Virtual

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Apr 09

The Bad News (And Some Good) on Voting Access in the States

Join us for a conversation about trends in state voting bills and their impact on voters. 

Friday, April 9th, 2021

ET • Virtual

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Dec 16

Understanding the State of Democracy Reform Through 2020 Ballot Initiatives

Join us for a panel discussion on some of the most talked-about ballot initiatives in 2020.

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

ET • Virtual

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Oct 08

How Might America Look on November 3 and Beyond?

Join CLC for a discussion about voting rights legal fights and election results scenarios. 

Thursday, October 8th, 2020

ET • Virtual

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