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People, Power, and the Polls: Organizing in an Election Year

In this divisive election year, is it possible to mobilize people across differences around a common cause?

In-Person Event

JFK Jr. Forum
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EDT

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In this divisive election year, is it possible to mobilize people across differences around a common cause? How can people with competing perspectives and interests join into a shared movement that has an impact at the polls? Join us for a conversation with experts on organizing, democracy, and the power of the people.

Featuring:

  • Marshall Ganz, Rita E. Hauser Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing, and Civil Society at Harvard Kennedy School, and author of the newly released “People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal”
  • Liz McKenna, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School
  • Archon Fung (Moderator), Director of Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation and Winthrop Laflin McCormack Professor of Citizenship and Self-Government

Co-sponsors:

  • The Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School
  • The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School

Please register with a valid Harvard email address to attend in-person. All JFK Jr. Forums are publicly livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Accessibility

The IOP encourages persons with disabilities to participate in our programs. If you have questions about accommodations or the physical access provided, please contact 617-495-1360 or iop_info@hks.harvard.edu in advance of the event. The Forum is currently closed to those without a Harvard ID, and RSVPs are required for in-person attendance.

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