Thursday, October 10, 3–4 p.m. ET
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A white supremacist of color seems like a contradiction. Yet recent years have brought to light unsettling examples, including an Afro-Latino leader of the Proud Boys and a Latino mass shooter with neo-Nazi sympathies. These men are among a small but growing number of Latinos who gravitate toward the far right and adopt radical views on race, Christian nationalism, and immigration.

In an eye-opening new book, Defectors, Emmy Award–winning journalist Paola Ramos uses interviews, historical context, and expert analysis to shatter the longtime understanding of Latinos as a political monolith, uncovering a diversity of opinion that makes room for white nationalists and avowed racists. Join us for this virtual discussion about the complexities of the Latino community, which is growing in importance with each election.

Produced in partnership with Brennan en español

Speakers: Paola Ramos, Author, Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America; Contributor, MSNBC // Eduardo Gamarra, Professor of Politics and International Relations, Florida International University // Michael German, Former Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Fellow, Brennan Center Liberty & National Security Program // Moderator: Mireya Navarro, Editor in Chief, Brennan en español

Thursday, October 17, 3–4 p.m. ET
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Crime has long been a political wedge issue used to stoke anxiety and stir division, and this election cycle has been no different. Although the pandemic crime spike is receding, with steep drops in many offenses, the politicians who fear-mongered about crime in 2020 continue to call for harsher punishments and the repeal of reforms.

Law enforcement officials and other experts nationwide understand that public safety and fairness are not competing interests — they go hand in hand. Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration, a group convened by the Brennan Center comprised of current and former leaders of the law enforcement community, uses its expertise to advocate for a fairer criminal justice system. The group works to reduce incarceration while keeping communities safe. Join Law Enforcement Leaders members as they discuss the effects of reform policies, evidence-based solutions for reducing crime, and strategies to lower recidivism rates and promote successful reentry into society.

Speakers: Rosemary Nidiry, Senior Counsel, Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration, Brennan Center Justice Program // Beth McCann, District Attorney, Denver, Colorado; Member, Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration // Shon F. Barnes, Chief of Police, Madison, Wisconsin; Member, Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration // Moderator: Natalie Tennant, Former West Virginia Secretary of State