American Elections: How Democratic?

Dates and Times for this Past Event

• Tuesday, Oct 27, 2020  7 PM - 8 PM
• Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020  7 PM - 8 PM
• Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020  7 PM - 8 PM
• Tuesday, Oct 6, 2020  7 PM - 8 PM
• Tuesday, Sep 29, 2020  7 PM - 8 PM

Location

Details

As if this year could not get any more eventful, we have a momentous election, fast approaching, on November 3. In light of this, Saint Paul is offering a seminar on various aspects of the American electoral system throughout September and October.

Sessions will take place on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7 pm, and will last one hour offering both a lecture and discussion.

Join us as we discuss the fairness, legitimacy, and grave importance of our elections for not only the United States, but for the entire world. (Note: we will plan on meeting at the church for each, in-person session, though we will keep the online option open if pandemic circumstances demand it.)

Seminar Schedule
September 8 – Nebraska Campaign Finance Laws (Kate High)
September 15 – How Money Impacts Nebraska Politics (Kate High)
September 22 – Gerrymandering in America (Dr. Steve Dunbar)
September 29 – The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (Dr. Steve Dunbar)
October 6 – Race and Voter suppression (Dr. Lloyd Ambrosius)
October 13 – Constitutional Legitimacy of American Elections (Dr. Lloyd Ambrosius)
October 20 – Global Dimensions of the American Election (Dr. Tyler White)
October 27 – The Future of Democracy (Dr. Tyler White)

Speakers
Dr. Lloyd Ambrosius, UNL professor emeritus
Dr. Steve Dunbar, UNL professor emeritus
Kate High
Dr. Tyler White, UNL assistant professor of practice in political science