BigTent 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 will help a win for democracy in 2024. Vote Forward and BigTentUSA are working together to increase civic participation by sending letters to voters. Writing […]
Brian 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, public discourse and polarization, and the pervasive spread of disinformation. The discussion will explore: • The mechanisms through which right-wing media influences public opinion and […]
When 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” in the wake of the 2020 election. This legislation effectively bars third-party groups or anyone else who is not an election worker from providing food […]
BigTent 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 the Rule of Law. Norm and George have spent A LOT of time at 100 Centre Street the past few weeks and have an insiders […]
On 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 from Within. The conversation will explore how disinformation is shaking the foundations of democracy, while discussing urgent, actionable strategies to empower the public, bolster the media, and […]
BigTent 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 athletes, creatives, scientists, brands, and resorts, to encourage civic engagement and voter turnout in November’s general election. The POW ‘Stoke the Vote’ campaign is an […]
BigTentUSA 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. […]
We were thrilled to host Aaron Frank, co-founder and president, Focus for Democracy (F4D) and Anton Moore, founder of DJ’s at the Polls. F4D researches programs and reviews evidence to identify where election donations can achieve the highest impact. It is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering political donors to make the most impactful contributions possible to […]
BigTentUSA hosted Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Caroline Fredrickson, Senior Fellow at The Brennan Center for Justice. They discussed the recent Supreme Court decisions as well as Representative Raskin’s work to the raise the alarm about the very real threats of Project 2025. Rep. Jamie Raskin: A Constitutional Defender Jamie Raskin, is a prominent constitutional law professor […]
BigTentUSA and Katie Couric Media were honored to host a conversation with Richard Haass and Katie Couric. Haass shared his perspective of the changing world order impacted by key geopolitical events, including the Russia/Ukraine war, the war in the Middle East, concerns about the relationship between the United States and China, and of course the […]
BigTent hosted Karen Nussbaum, founding director of Working America, and Joseph Loyacono Bustos, Volunteer Coordinator. Working America is the largest non-union organization in the U.S. With over 4 million members nationwide, working people get a chance to be heard in the political debate and make positive changes in their communities. Working America has helped increase […]
On July 30th at 12:00PM ET BigTentUSA was honored to welcome Mandara Meyers, Chief Programs officer of The States Project along with Senior Manager of Recruitment, Giving Circles, Tia Howard. "The States Project" is a pivotal national organization dedicated to highlighting the critical role of state legislatures in shaping our communities.The discussion focused on both […]
BigTent USA was thrilled to welcome Sarah Jaynes, Executive Director of Rural Democracy Initiative and Jess Piper, Executive Director of Blue Missouri. Our conversation focused on rural America and what voters are feeling about the Harris/Walz ticket, the November elections and their future. The Rural Democracy Initiative is driving a growing array of organizing efforts […]
We were thrilled to host a conversation with Brennan Center for Justice Senior Advisor Barton Gellman and national security expert Rosa Brooks, moderated by journalist Kimberly Atkins Stohr. They discussed the tabletop “what if” exercises conducted this summer, highlighting the need for defenders of democracy to prepare more robustly to mitigate potential threats of a second Trump Presidency to our […]
???? 71 DAYS TO GO! Time to DO SOMETHING! Join us for a letter writing session with Vote Forward on Tuesday, August 27 at 12pm ET! It’s so important for us to reach out to voters, help them understand what’s at stake, and encourage them to vote for the kind of world they want to […]
BigTent was thrilled to host Lucille Wenegieme Executive Director of HeadCount. Lucille discussed HeadCount’s impactful work in fostering voter engagement and civic involvement with young voters, through music and culture. She dove into their strategies and innovative approaches to promote voter registration and democratic participation. HeadCount gets people registered to vote and interested in democracy. […]
On Wednesday September 11 at 7:00PM ET, we were honored to have the lead plaintiff in Zurawski vs. Texas, Amanda Zurawski, and renowned journalist Tara McGowan. This was an unique opportunity to hear from two women who are making significant contributions to critical issues in our society. Amanda Zurawski's powerful testimony sheds light on the […]
BigTent was thrilled to welcome New Politics Founder and Executive Director Emily Cherniak and AZ State House District 5 Candidate Aaron Márquez under the tent. Emily is on a mission to train and recruit “servant leaders” that will adopt the “we mindset.” See her recent article here. New Politics revitalizes American democracy by recruiting, developing, and electing servant leaders who put community and […]
On Thursday, September 26 at 7:00PM ET, BigTentUSA welcomed John Della Volpe, author and Director of Polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, and Gen Zer Brianna Cea, founder and executive director of GenVote. Whether or not, Gen Z’ goes to the polls will be the deciding factor in November. No one explains […]
BigTentUSA, in partnership with Comics for Kamala, Fair Fight, Vote Forward, and Sister District hosted a Virtual Pep Rally of laughs and action. This high-energy event featured a stellar lineup of speakers, including comedian George Wallace, Fair Fight's Executive Director Lauren Groh-Wargo and Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-D). They came together to discuss why getting out the […]
BigTent welcomed Connecticut’s Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas and Barbara Smith Warner, Executive Director of Vote at Home (VAH). Voting turnout often reflects how accessible voting is for eligible voters. Currently, only 8 states and Washington, DC, automatically sends ballots to all active voters, allowing them to return the ballots by mail, or in-person, and track […]
????UPDATE: BIGTENTUSA is proud to be a partner of the film "Red, White and Blue" now streaming on YouTube HERE. It is available for viewing for FREE for the next 2 weeks. Please share widely! After watching the film head to our panel discussion with award-winning journalist Katie Couric, Oscar-nominated filmmaker and writer, director and producer of the film, Nazrin […]
With November 5 around the corner and millions of Americans already casting their ballots, the stakes for our democracy couldn't be higher. BigTent was honored to have host a conversation with Joanna Lydgate, Steve Bullock, Cisco Aguilar, and moderated by Samantha Bee. Joanna Lydgate and the States United Democracy Center are at the forefront of […]
BigTentUSA hosted Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, and Jonathan V. Last (JVL), editor of The Bulwark. They unpacked the first 10 days of Donald Trump's administration. From major policy moves to early signals about the administration's priorities, Sarah and JVL explored what these initial actions reveal about the next four years, AND what we can […]
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum and acclaimed journalist Katie Couric join BigTentUSA for a compelling discussion on whether American democracy can endure the autocratic challenges posed by the Trump presidency and the far-reaching influence of Elon Musk, who has seized critical levers of power and authority within the federal government, seemingly giving him the ability […]
