Announcing the 2024 events season
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IN-PERSON EVENT — Should NYC Municipal Elections Be Moved to Even-Numbered Years?
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Wednesday, January 17, 6–7:30 p.m.
New York
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New York City has long elected its mayors and other municipal leaders in odd-numbered years. A growing chorus of reformers says that moving these elections to even-numbered years would improve local government and politics, driving higher turnout, lowering election costs, and bringing a broader and more representative electorate to the polls. Skeptics question these benefits. Should New York make the switch to even-numbered years? What legal and constitutional changes would be needed to make this happen? This panel will look at the pros, the cons, the law, and the politics of this interesting and innovative proposal.
Produced in partnership with the New York City Bar Association
Speakers: Ben Weinberg, Director of Public Policy, Citizens Union // Sandra Ung, Councilmember, District 20, New York City Council // Marina Pino, Counsel, Brennan Center Elections and Government Program // Robert Jackson, Senator, District 31, New York State Senate // Moderator: Brigid Bergin, Senior Reporter, WNYC
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Sen. Jeff Merkley on How to Fix the Filibuster
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Wednesday, January 24, 3–4 p.m. ET
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Join us for a live virtual event featuring the authors of the new book, Filibustered! How to Fix the Broken Senate and Save America
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. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and his former chief of staff Mike Zamore make the case that Congress’s decline began 50 years ago with the introduction of the “no-talk” filibuster and that returning that tool of legislative debate to its original, rarely used form will do much to restore order to the legislature. With moderator Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe, they will discuss the obstacles facing a cohesive, functioning Congress, as well as the surprisingly simple fix that could stem the disorder and restore faith in this vital governing body.
Speakers: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Coauthor of Filibustered! // Mike Zamore, National Policy and Government Affairs Director, ACLU; Coauthor of Filibustered! // Moderator: Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Senior Opinion Writer, Columnist, Boston Globe
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IN-PERSON EVENT — The Promise and Limits of State Constitutions
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Thursday, February 8, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday, February 9, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
New York
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After a century of federal preeminence, state courts and constitutions are returning as primary sources of individual rights. The Brennan Center, State Court Report, and the NYU Law Review invite you to a symposium unpacking the role and importance of state constitutions, especially as federal courts abdicate the role of protecting vital rights.
Join us for a live two-day event at NYU School of Law’s Vanderbilt Hall. Our many panels will feature judges, academics, and lawyers ready to dive into the nuances and importance of state constitutional law.
Produced in partnership with State Court Report and NYU Law Review
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