Politics

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?

Former Senator Jeff Flake reflects on his career in conversation with Meryl Chertoff.

Aspen Security Forum Scholar Alexandra Roberts explains how to interpret the dynamics between Russia and Syria.

Doug Holtz-Eakin talks the Green New Deal, economic growth, and the widening wealth gap.

The former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York told a story about ducking the president’s phone calls.

America’s infrastructure was graded a D+ by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Congress has the power to change that.

The Arizona senator called Brett Kavanaugh’s interactions with lawmakers at a hearing last week ‘sharp and partisan.’