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FeaturedSpotlight Speaker: Banned in the USA with Suzanne Nossel and Richard Dresser
BigTent Zoom Room2023 Banned Books Week is upon us, and we were thrilled to host Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, and Richard Dresser, President of the Writers Guild Initiative. They examined […]
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Spotlight Speakers: A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson and Katie Couric
BigTent Zoom RoomOn Wednesday October 25th at 7PM ET, BigTentUSA is thrilled to host historian and popular Substack author Heather Cox Richardson in conversation with award-winning journalist Katie Couric. They will discuss Richardson’s new book Democracy Awakening: The State […]
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Spotlight Speaker Series: Neal Katyal
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTent was thrilled to host Neal Katyal, the former Acting Solicitor General of the United States, under the Tent. He has argued more than 50 cases before the Supreme Court. Katyal previewed the cases before the Court this term, and discussed the hottest legal issues in Trump’s cases. About Neal Katyal Neal Katyal, the former […]
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Tyranny of the Minority: Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt in Conversation with Ian Bassin
BigTent Zoom RoomWe were honored to host a special conversation with Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, authors of the new book Tyranny of the Minority (the follow-up to the bestselling How Democracies Die) and Protect Democracy Executive Director, Ian Bassin. Levitsky and Ziblatt put forth the argument that the American political system incorporates counter-majoritarian elements designed to […]
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James Carville and Sarah Longwell in conversation with Katie Couric
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTentUSA was pleased to host legendary political consultant James Carville and focus group guru and publisher of The Bulwark, Sarah Longwell, in conversation with award-winning journalist Katie Couric. They dove into the mindset of voters as the 2024 Presidential election approaches, exploring topics such as voter preferences for candidates and the underlying reasons for these […]
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Michael Waldman and Judge J. Michael Luttig: Is the U.S. President Above the Law?
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTent was thrilled to host Michael Waldman, President of the Brennan Center for Justice and retired Judge J. Michael Luttig. They joined us to discuss the 2024 election, and whether Trump is ineligible for the presidency in accordance with Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. This section bars anyone who has violated their oath to […]
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Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State: Election Security in 2024
BigTent Zoom RoomWe were thrilled to host distinguished guest speaker, Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s 43rd Secretary of State and Wendy Weiser,vice president, Brennan Center for Justice. Secretary Benson is a celebrated figure in […]
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Empowering the Youth Vote in America with The Civics Center Founder Laura Brill & CNN Anchor Jake Tapper
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTent hosted a discussion featuring Laura W. Brill, CEO and Founder of The Civics Center and Jake Tapper, CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent. Their conversation dove into the current […]
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Vote Forward and BigTentUSA Letter-Writing to Voters!
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTent is thrilled to launch our letter writing partnership with Vote Forward! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 12, at 12pm ET, as we launch our partnership! We're working together to increase civic participation by sending letters to voters. Writing letters to voters is one of the most effective ways to help increase election turnout. […]
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Protecting the Right to Vote: One ID at a Time with Lauren Kunis, CEO VoteRiders
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTent is thrilled to host a Tent Talk with VoteRiders’ CEO and Executive Director, Lauren Kunis. We will also be writing letters to North Carolina voters who have very strict voter ID laws and we need your help to ensure that every voter in North Carolina has the ID they need as they prepare for […]
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Marc Elias and Lauren Groh-Wargo: The Ongoing Fight Against Voter Suppression
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTent is honored to host Marc Elias, the founder of Elias Law Group and Democracy Docket, alongside Lauren Groh-Wargo, the dynamic CEO of Fair Fight Action. Marc and Lauren are at the forefront of defending voting rights and combating voter suppression. Their unwavering commitment and groundbreaking work have had a significant impact on preserving the […]
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FeaturedUnmasking the Christian Right: Kathryn Joyce and Jeff Sharlet
BigTent was pleased to host investigative journalist Kathryn Joyce and author Jeff Sharlet. Both are long-time observers and experts on the American right-wing and conservative movement. They write on the […]
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A Conversation with GALVANIZE Executive Director Jackie Payne and Journalist Bonnie Fuller
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTent was thrilled to host a conversation with Galvanize Founder and Executive Director Jackie Payne and renowned journalist Bonnie Fuller. They dove into what is happening with the moderate white […]
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Immigration Reform and Next Steps with Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Political Strategist Lis Smith
BigTent was thrilled to host Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) in conversation with political strategist Lis Smith. Senator Murphy was the lead Democratic negotiator of the breakthrough bipartisan border reform agreement. […]
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A Conversation with Anne Applebaum and Katie Couric: The State of American Democracy
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTentUSA is thrilled to have back Pulitzer Prize–winning author and esteemed historian Anne Applebaum under the tent in conversation with award winning journalist Katie Couric. They will dive into the […]
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Liz Cheney In Conversation with Charlie Sykes – Oath and Honor
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTent is pleased to host a conversation featuring Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) and MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes. This conversation will explore a range of topics including the future of democracy, […]
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Judy Woodruff & Sarah Longwell: Voices of America, Navigating the Political Divide
BigTent Zoom RoomPBS senior correspondent, Judy Woodruff, and The Bulwark Founder, Sarah Longwell, joined us to discuss what’s driving American polarization. Judy highlighted her findings from her PBS show, America at a Crossroads, while Sarah […]
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Why Letter Writing Wins: Yasmin Radjy, Executive Director, Vote Forward
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTent was thrilled to bring back Vote Forward! We welcome Executive Director, Yasmin Radjy to the tent. We will dove into how Vote Forward determines its strategy and how they […]
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Brian Stelter and Angelo Carusone – The Right Wing Media’s Effect on Democracy, Discourse and Disinformation
BigTent Zoom RoomBrian Stelter, former CNN media correspondent and host of “Reliable Sources,”and Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters for America, will discuss the profound impact of right-wing media on our democratic processes, […]
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Tent Talk: Lauren Groh-Wargo – Voting in Georgia
BigTent Zoom RoomWhen Larry David ended his twelve season run playing himself on Curb Your Enthusiasm, he chose to highlight a provision of SB 202 passed in 2021.The first “election integrity law” […]
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Trump-palooza: The Trump Trials with Amb. Norm Eisen (Ret.) and George T. Conway III
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTent was thrilled to welcome two of the renowned experts in “Trumpian Law” – Amb. Norm Eisen (Ret.), CNN legal analyst, and George Conway III, President of the Society for […]
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Barbara McQuade and Kimberly Atkins Stohr – Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America
BigTent Zoom RoomOn Tuesday, June 4th at 7:00PM ET, BigTent is thrilled to host MSNBC Legal Analyst Barbara McQuade and NBC Contributor Kimberly Atkins Stohr. They will discuss McQuade‘s new book, Attack […]
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Tent Talk: Protect Our Winters – Stoking the Vote
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTent welcomed Erin Sprague, CEO of Protect our Winters and Team Captain and pro climber Abbey Smith . In 2024, Protect Our Winters aims to mobilize its alliance members, including […]
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Post Roe America – with attorney Julie F. Kay, OBGYN Austin Dennard. M.D., and journalist Bonnie Fuller
BigTent Zoom RoomBigTentUSA hosted a powerful, personal, and vital conversation on women's reproductive health featuring attorney Julie F. Kay, founder of Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine, OBGYN, mother, and Texan Dr. Austin Dennard, and moderated by journalist Bonnie Fuller. The discussion centered on the ongoing fight for abortion access across the USA, highlighting personal stories from the front lines. […]