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SUMMARY:Building an Opposition Coalition: Amanda Carpenter\, Protect Democracy\, & Leigh McGowan\, PoliticsGirl
DESCRIPTION:Join BigTentUSA and Amanda Carpenter\, writer and editor at Protect Democracy\, and Leigh McGowan from PoliticsGirl\, on Thursday\, March 13\, at 7:00 PM ET. Protect Democracy is on the frontlines safeguarding our institutions and countering Trump’s anti-constitutional assault on the rule of law. Leigh McGowan\, whose award-winning PoliticsGirl brand has become a trusted source of political insight\, brings her expertise in breaking down complex issues for a diverse audience. Together\, we’ll explore what we can learn from The Tea Party’s success as an opposition force and the concrete steps we must take now to build a movement to counter Trump 2.0. \n  \nAbout the Speakers: \nAmanda Carpenter is a writer and editor at Protect Democracy. Her work involves collaborating with Protect Democracy advocates and experts to promote the organization’s mission\, ideas\, and key priorities. Before joining Protect Democracy she was a writer for The Bulwark and CNN Contributor. Prior to that she worked on Capitol Hill as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s communications director and South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint’s speechwriter. She brings over 15 years of political and media experience with her to Protect Democracy. \nLeigh McGowan is the New York Times bestselling author of A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It\, and the host and creator of the viral\, award winning digital brand PoliticsGirl. First launched on YouTube in 2015 and relaunched on TikTok in 2020\, PoliticsGirl has become a trusted source of information in the age of polarized media\, helping a diverse audience reconnect with politics and the American experiment. Known for her KitchenRants\, breaking down key issues of the day into digestible pieces\, Leigh has amassed hundreds of millions of views\, won two Webbys\, and launched the highly successful PoliticsGirl Podcast.
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SUMMARY:Democracy Under Siege with Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Barbara McQuade
DESCRIPTION:Join BigTentUSA on Wednesday\, March 26\, at 7:00 PM ET for a crucial conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat\, historian and author\, and Barbara McQuade\, former U.S. Attorney and MSNBC Legal Analyst . KImberly Atkins Stohr\, senior opinion writer and columnist at The Boston Globe\,  will moderate the conversation. \nBoth Ben-Ghiat and McQuade are recognized for their expertise in analyzing and addressing challenges to democratic institutions and the rule of law. Together\, they will discuss connections between historical fascist tactics and the current threats facing America today. This timely discussion will shed light on the strategies used to manipulate public perception\, erode trust in democracy\, and consolidate power—offering insights into how we can resist and respond. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nRuth Ben-Ghiat is a Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University\, specializing in the study of fascism\, authoritarianism\, and propaganda. She has authored several books\, including the New York Times bestseller Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present\, which examines how illiberal leaders use propaganda\, corruption\, violence\, and machismo to maintain power. In addition to her academic work\, Ben-Ghiat publishes “Lucid\,” a Substack newsletter focused on threats to democracy\, and serves as an advisor to Protect Democracy. \nBarbara McQuade is a professor from practice at the University of Michigan Law School\, her alma mater\, where she teaches courses in criminal law\, criminal procedure\, national security\, and data privacy. She is also a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC\, and a co-host of the podcast #SistersInLaw. From 2010 to 2017\, McQuade served as U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. McQuade was appointed by President Barack Obama\, and was the first woman to serve in her position. Earlier in her career\, she worked as a sports writer and copy editor\, a judicial law clerk\, an associate in private practice\, and an assistant U.S. attorney. She is also the Author of Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America. \nKimberly Atkins Stohr is a senior opinion writer and columnist at The Boston Globe. She is also an MSNBC contributor\, a frequent panelist on NBC’s “Meet the Press\,” and co-host of the weekly Politicon legal news podcast #SistersInLaw. Previously\, Kim was the inaugural columnist for The Emancipator\, a collaboration between The Boston Globe and Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research that reframes the conversation about racial justice and equality.
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