Type
Issue Area
Mar 14
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
Feb 21
Antidemocratic: A Conversation with David Daley
On Friday, February 21, at 12:15 p.m. EST, Campaign Legal Center’s Bruce V. Spiva was joined by David Daley to discuss Daley’s book, “Antidemocratic.” Daley examined the emergence of a dangerous legal movement and its attack on voting rights over the past 50 years.
Friday, February 21st, 2025
12:15 pm - 01:15 pm ET • Virtual
Jan 16
15 Years of Citizens United: How Big Money Dominated the 2024 Election
On Thursday, January 16 at 11 a.m. EST, with the 15th anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC approaching, Campaign Legal Center held a conversation with campaign finance experts and elected officials on how that U.S. Supreme Court decision dominated the 2024 election.
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET • Virtual
Sep 24
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 ET • Virtual
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
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
Jul 24 Past Event
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 • Virtual
Jun 25
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 ET • Virtual
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
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
Apr 25
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 ET • Virtual
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
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
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
Feb 02
Strengthening Democracy in Local Government Through Public Financing
Campaign Legal Center hosted a conversation with both activists and leaders who have helped to implement public financing programs as well as political candidates who have benefited from them.
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm ET • Virtual
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
