Alliance for Securing Democracy Senior Fellow David Salvo discusses fears of foreign interference in Campaign 2024 and University of Virginia Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato discusses Campaign 2024.
Law professors join the Center for American Progress for a virtual discussion on the Supreme Court's term. The 2023-24 term is scheduled to end in late June.
Rare disease treatments, pharmaceutical treatment costs, access to out-of-state health care, and research and development legislative proposals were among the topics discussed as medical professionals and public health researchers testified on ways to support patients with rare diseases during a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. The hearing took place on Rare Disease Day, a globally observed day dedicated to bringing awareness to patients living with rare diseases.
Texas Tribune CEO Sonal Shah, former journalists, and other stakeholders discussed the importance of local news and its impact on democracy. They addressed the challenges facing the newspaper and local news industry, discussed public trust in journalism institutions, overviewed how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to increase engagement with local news and gave solutions to help reinvigorate the local news industry. This event was part of a conference co-hosted by the LBJ Foundation and "More Perfect" civics nonprofit in Austin, Texas.
Brian Stelter, Former CNN "Reliable Sources" Host, joined Texas Tribune Editor in Chief Sewell Chan and USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page for a discussion on trust in national news. They discussed the current media landscape and how partisan politics have impacted national news credibility. Additional topics included ways to build trust with media consumers, fact-checking, and the media landscape heading into the 2024 election. This event was part of a conference co-hosted by the LBJ Foundation and "More Perfect" civics nonprofit in Austin, Texas.
PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Executive Director Leah Clapman, journalism professors, and stakeholders discussed journalism education and the pipeline to future journalism careers. Topics included skills needed in the industry, diversity of viewpoints, the role university journalists play in implementing local policy, pay disparities, and the importance of early investment in talent to help keep journalists working in the field. This event was part of a conference co-hosted by the LBJ Foundation and "More Perfect" civics nonprofit in Austin, Texas.
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2024 Campaign Trail
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NBC investigative reporter Mike Hixenbaugh looked at how issues around race and identity are playing out in school districts around the country. He was interviewed by Chalkbeat story editor and author Cara Fitzpatrick.
Hillary Clinton was among the participants at an event examining the impact of AI on the 2024 elections in the United States and abroad. The former secretary of state, along with European Commission Vice President for Values and Transparency Vra Jourová and journalist Maria Ressa, discussed the current risks to elections worldwide. The Aspen Institute and Columbia University's Institute of Global Politics co-host this event.
Hillary Clinton was among the participants at an event examining the impact of AI on the 2024 elections in the United States and abroad. The former secretary of state, along with former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff (2005-09) and Federal Elections Commission Commissioner Dara Lindenbaum, discussed the current risks and challenges to the 2024 U.S. elections. The Aspen Institute and Columbia University's Institute of Global Politics co-host this event.
Executives from Meta, Microsoft and Jigsaw examined the impact of AI on the 2024 elections in the United States and abroad. They focused on the roles and responsibilities of big tech companies and their accountability in regard to dissemination of misinformation and disinformation in the digital space. The Aspen Institute and Columbia University's Institute of Global Politics co-host this event.
Policy Advocates examined the impact of AI on the 2024 elections in the United States and abroad. During this discussion, they focused on lessons learned from recent global elections and how best to guard against misinformation and disinformation. The Aspen Institute and Columbia University's Institute of Global Politics co-host this event.
World War II veterans - former U.S. Navy gunnery officer Steven Ellis and former U.S. Army Air Force B-24 navigator Rolf Slen - talked about their experiences during the war. Mr. Ellis, age 99, and Mr. Slen, age 100, both served in the Pacific Theater.
World War II veterans - former U.S. Navy gunnery officer Steven Ellis and former U.S. Army Air Force B-24 navigator Rolf Slen - talked about their experiences during the war. Mr. Ellis, age 99, and Mr. Slen, age 100, both served in the Pacific Theater.
World War II veterans - former U.S. Navy gunnery officer Steven Ellis and former U.S. Army Air Force B-24 navigator Rolf Slen - talked about their experiences during the war. Mr. Ellis, age 99, and Mr. Slen, age 100, both served in the Pacific Theater.
