Politics

In the latest episode of Leadership in Action, Israel’s former Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni offers a candid look at her experiences in high-stakes negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.

The Emerging Governance Leaders Seminar strengthens American democracy, one conversation at a time.

The Electoral College was designed to preserve the legitimacy of elections from interference. It no longer works as intended.

There’s no reason to see a recount as a sign of anything suspicious. Recounts happen every year in close races.

Today is Election Day. So is tomorrow. Yesterday too. So, why do we insist on counting down to November 3?

November 3rd is the last day of voting. Not when a winner will be known. What are the other important dates?

OCTOBER 2, 2020 – With record levels of mail-in voting, counting could last days or—in some jurisdictions—weeks after election day, leaving a void for speculation about ballot-rigging or other improprieties, even if there’s no evidence of wrongdoing and counts are performing as intended. 

JUNE 9, 2020 – Officials face political and logistical pressure to execute a voting process that is secure, trusted, and safe. Hear from a state election official and voting experts on the opportunities and obstacles to overcome.

JUNE 2, 2020 – As private platforms become critical public megaphones, what are their rights—and obligations—when it comes to policing speech on topics from public health to politics?