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Brennan Center events feature fascinating conversations with thought leaders on issues including democracy, justice, race, and the Constitution. Join us for virtual and in-person events that inform and inspire.

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Virtual and Washington, D.C.

Monday, November 9, 2026

Decoding the Midterms

Speakers: Yamiche Alcindor, Sekou Franklin, Keesha Middlemass, Peter Miller, Kevin T. Morris, Kyle Whitmire

Recording Available

This is a virtual event

Thursday, January 13, 2022

How Civil Wars Start: A Conversation with Barbara F. Walter & Michael German

Speakers: Barbara F. Walter, Michael German

Recording Available

This is a virtual event

Monday, December 6, 2021

American Promise Connect: The People’s Constitution

Speakers: John F. Kowal, Wilfred U. Codrington III

Recording Available

This is a virtual event

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Justice on the Brink: Twelve Months that Transformed the Supreme Court

Speakers: Linda Greenhouse, Melissa Murray

How Social Media Violates the Social Contract

This is a virtual event

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

How Social Media Violates the Social Contract (POSTPONED)

Speakers: Deval Patrick, Rob Reich, Jeremy Weinstein, Julia Angwin

Midnight in Washington: A Conversation with Rep. Adam Schiff

Recording Available

This is a virtual event

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Midnight in Washington: A Conversation with Rep. Adam Schiff

Speakers: Rep. Adam Schiff, Michael Waldman

Recording Available

This is a virtual event

Friday, November 5, 2021

Inside American Politics 2021

Speakers: John Anzalone, Joel Benenson, Lisa Benenson, Rob Collins, Stephanie Cutter, Karen Finney, Elise Jordan, Betsy Fischer Martin, Jonathan Martin, Kiki McLean, Michael Steele, Doug Thornell