Our weekly bulletin board
Here are the highlights of what fix-the-system groups are planning for the coming week — and other events important to the cause of reforming democracy.
Tuesday, September 22
USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative: Indiana, 1:30 pm Eastern
Join University of Southern California — Election Cybersecurity Initiative for a virtual workshop, designed to help protect campaigns and elections in this critical election year.
'Slay the Dragon' - Film Screening & Panel Discussion on Gerrymandering, 6 pm Eastern
Join Fix Democracy First and Meaningful Movies Project for an online film screening and panel discussion on gerrymandering with "Slay the Dragon," a 2019 documentary film about gerrymandering in the United States directed by Barak Goodman and Chris Durrance.
RCV 101 Webinar, 7 pm Pacific
Join FairVote Washington to discuss what is ranked-choice voting and what are the benefits.
National Online Debate: Universal Mail-In Voting, 8 pm Eastern
Join this Braver Angels Debate to discuss whether mail-in voting should be allowed in all states due to the pandemic.
Wednesday, September 23
How to make sure your vote counts, noon Eastern
The Fulcrum invites to discuss the realities of voting during the coronavirus pandemic and answer questions about how individual states are handling voting procedures and where voting has become easier.
Big Money in Alaska Politics With Jeff Clements and the Alaskans for Better Elections Ballot Initiative, 9 am Hawaiian
Join the call and hear from American Promise President Jeff Clements on the importance of enabling local control of election spending, and how a Yes vote on ballot question 2 gets us closer to this goal.
Ensuring Everyone Can Vote, 6 pm Eastern
Join 92Y's Campaign for 100% and ProPublica to investigate the state of voting rights in America.
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Thursday, September 24
Employing Mediation Skills to Tackle Seemingly Intractable Issues, 8 am Pacific
Join Edwards Mediation Academy to discuss ways to overcome differences and build consensus on some of the most challenging issues that are facing the world today.
USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative: Minnesota, 1:30 pm Central
Join University of Southern California — Election Cybersecurity Initiative for a virtual workshop, designed to help protect campaigns and elections in this critical election year.
Media & Democracy: Time for a Reset, 6 pm Pacific
Fix Democracy First, Northwest Alliance for Responsible Media at Gonzaga University, and NW Center for Media Literacy at University of Washington will explore & examine the questions: What role does the media play in democracy and why does democracy need media? How did we get here? What does a pro-democracy media look like?
'Capturing the Flag' Screening and Discussion, 8 pm Eastern
Register now for a virtual screening of "Capturing the Flag," a documentary that shares the story of three activists who worked to combat voter suppression in Cumberland County, N.C., in 2016, and a live town hall on how to make a difference during the 2020 elections season.
Meanwhile, check out our latest news and opinion stories:
Spending on this year's ballot measure efforts the highest in a decade
More court rulings in favor of a complete (if not quick) election
What three African nations can teach us about holding a legitimate election