Conference Topic

Participation, Representation & Accountability

Democracy360 Event

‘The Equity Clinic’: Good Governance at the Local Level

October 21, 2023
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
The Colonnade Club, Pavilion VII—West Lawn Colonnade Alley, Charlottesville, VA 22903

The Local Government Equity Clinic participants discuss the role of local government in facilitating equity in the community—and what has made the clinic a success.

Democracy360 Event

Live ‘Crystal Ball’ with Larry Sabato

October 21, 2023
2:30 pm–3:45 pm
The Paramount Theater, 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Larry Sabato brings together leading political analysts on stage to discuss new insights, emerging trends, and potential outcomes of the 2024 general election.

Democracy360 Event

Stories of America: Democracy, Identity, and Culture

October 20, 2023
3:30 pm–4:45 pm
The Paramount Theater, 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

What does it mean to be an American? In this time of deep polarization, is it possible for all sides to embrace a shared national identity?

Democracy360 Event

President’s Council on UVA-Community Partnerships: Anchor Institutions as Civic Participants

October 20, 2023
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
The Rotunda Dome Room, 1826 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22904

Panelists discuss how the University of Virginia has worked collaboratively to address key challenges to civic participation, including housing, workforce development, educational opportunities, and access to health care.

Democracy360 Event

Student Pitch Day for Democracy

October 20, 2023
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Bond House 116, 600 Brandon Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Undergraduate students from the University of Virginia pitch their ideas for civic engagement to a panel of their peers from the Karsh Institute of Democracy’s Student Advisory Council. Winners will be awarded funding to bring their ideas to life.

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Effective Lawmaking: A Cornerstone of Democracy

October 20, 2023
12:30 pm–1:30 pm
The Colonnade Club, Pavilion VII—West Lawn, Charlottesville, VA 22903

What does it mean to be an effective lawmaker in the United States Congress and American state legislatures? And how essential is effective lawmaking to a functioning democracy?

Democracy360 Event

Millions on the Move: Climate Change, Displacement, and Migration

October 20, 2023
10:00 am–11:00 am
The Colonnade Club, Pavilion VII—West Lawn, Charlottesville, VA 22903

There is a climate refugee crisis. What are the current patterns, opportunities, and challenges to humanitarian aid—and how will the future be impacted by what we know today?

Toward a More Responsible and Effective Presidency (Day Two)

William Antholis, Don Baer, Peter Baker, Laura Barrón-López, Bob Bauer, Joshua Bolten, Meena Bose, Valerie Smith Boyd, Robert Bruner, Stephen Burns , and more

Leading scholars, journalists, and key practitioners, drawn from both Republican and Democratic administrations, focus on how to fix problems with the American presidency on day two of this two-day discussion.

9:00am - 2:30pm

Online

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Democracy360 Event

Mayors: The Frontline Workers for Democracy

October 19, 2023
3:30 pm–4:30 pm
The Paramount Theater, 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

In the United States and across the world, mayors are taking on increased political importance as they combat complex governance challenges. How are mayoral decisions impacting those within and beyond their city limits?

Democracy360 Event

Climate Change and Disproportionate Health Burdens

October 19, 2023
12:45 pm–1:45 pm
The Rotunda Dome Room, 1826 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22904

Experts consider direct impacts of climate change on public health, and how communities, health care systems, and clinicians can adapt.

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