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Democracy360 Event

Women in Print and on Film: 50 Years of Feminism at Home and Abroad

  • October 21, 2023
  • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Light House Studio, 220 W. Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Jennifer Weiss-Wolf of "Ms." magazine and UVA cinema expert Samhita Sunya join a live recording of the Karsh Institute’s "Democracy in Danger" podcast. Weiss-Wolf’s work is featured in the new book "50 Years of Ms." Sunya studies film, feminism, and gender dynamics in South Asia and the Middle East.

Democracy, the Constitution, and the Rule of Law with Judge J. Michael Luttig

Adam Harris, J. Michael Luttig

Judge J. Michael Luttig, one of the most celebrated legal minds of his generation, is joined by The Atlantic’s Adam Harris for a conversation about the politicization of the rule of law, the importance of institutions, and the future of American democracy.

1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Paramount Theater
Oct
21
Democracy360 Event

A Global Imperative: Free Press, Free Flow of Ideas

  • October 21, 2023
  • 11:15 am–12:30 pm
  • The Paramount Theater, 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Vibrant societies and healthy democracies rely on the free flow of ideas, but ensuring a free press is a constant struggle. For this session, a panel of journalists and experts explores the state of freedom of the press in the United States and around the world—and what it means for the future of democracy.

Satire as Political Changemaker

Barbara Brandon-Croft, Laurent Dubois, Jeffrey Koterba, Pedro Xavier Molina, Rayma Suprani

A panel of esteemed editorial cartoonists discusses how accessible—and often humorous—illustrations can be used to comment on culture, corruption, censorship, and democratic norms.

10:00am - 11:00am
The Paramount Theater
Oct
21

Covering the White House

Peter Baker, Laura Barrón-López, Elaina Plott Calabro, Mike Emanuel, Judy Woodruff

This panel of esteemed journalists—moderated by PBS News’ Judy Woodruff—offers its insights on what it takes to report on the innerworkings of the White House, especially in times of crisis.

5:00pm - 6:15pm
The Paramount Theater
Oct
20

Stories of America: Democracy, Identity, and Culture

Melody Barnes, Daniel Darling, Conor Friedersdorf, Cecilia Muñoz, Annise Parker

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?

3:30pm - 4:45pm
The Paramount Theater
Oct
20
Democracy360 Event

Education and Democracy: UVA Equity Center’s Starr Hill Pathways

  • October 20, 2023
  • 3:15 pm–4:15 pm
  • The Colonnade Club, Pavilion VII, West Lawn, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Panelists discuss how universities as anchor institutions can effectively support access to educational resources for underrepresented local youth in the Charlottesville-Albemarle region of Virginia.
Democracy360 Event

Student Showcase: Participating in Democracy

  • October 20, 2023
  • 2:15 pm–3:30 pm
  • Bond House 116, 600 Brandon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
How do students learn about and engage with key ideas and practices of democracy? Students offer their answers through the lenses of different fields and areas of study—music, history, writing, urban and environmental planning, law, and environmental sciences.
Democracy360 Event

Public Media and Democracy

  • October 20, 2023
  • 2:00 pm–3:15 pm
  • The Paramount Theater, 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
A panel of media veterans explores innovative news models, the role public media plays in sustaining an engaged democratic culture, and the future of journalism in America.

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

Ben Allen, Harold Folley, Pace Lochte, Cristine Nardi, James E. Ryan, Ridge Schuyler

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.

2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Rotunda Dome Room
Oct
20