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SUMMARY:Joyce Vance Book Event: "Giving Up Is Unforgivable"
DESCRIPTION:On November 11\, BigTent hosted an urgent and inspiring virtual conversation with Joyce Vance — former U.S. Attorney\, MSNBC legal analyst\, and author of the new book Giving Up Is Unforgivable — moderated by Vanita Gupta\, NYU Law Scholar and Director of the Center for Law and Public Trust at NYU Law School. \nFramed around Joyce’s powerful new book\, the discussion explored the threats facing American democracy — including the Administration’s ongoing efforts to limit voting rights\, the erosion of the rule of law\, and the dangers posed by attempts to expand executive power. Joyce offered expert legal analysis on these challenges and what they mean for the future of the country. \nThroughout the conversation\, Joyce shared riveting stories of hope and resilience from her decades in public service\, inspiring us all to stay engaged\, defend our democratic values\, and never give up. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nJoyce White Vance is a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Alabama\, a legal analyst for NBC and MSNBC\, and the author of the Civil Discourse newsletter. She co-hosts the podcasts #SistersInLaw and Insider with Preet Bharara. A former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama under President Obama. Joyce lives in Alabama with her husband\, retired Judge Robert Vance Jr.\, their four kids\, a collection of pets—and she knits\, a lot. \nVanita Gupta is a Distinguished Scholar in Residence and Director of the Center for Law and Public Trust at NYU Law. She served as the 19th Associate Attorney General of the United States (2021–2024)\, leading key Justice Department divisions and initiatives on police reform\, reproductive rights\, and environmental justice. Previously\, she was President and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and led the DOJ Civil Rights Division under President Obama. Earlier\, at the ACLU and NAACP Legal Defense Fund\, she helped overturn wrongful convictions in Tulia\, Texas. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Yale College and NYU Law.
URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/giving-up-is-unforgivable/
LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room
CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy
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