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Program Series

Hammer Forum: 2024 Presidential Election

Hammer Forums are made possible by the Rosenbloom Family.

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a democracy. This fall’s Hammer Forums explore whether or not U.S. elections are free and fair and whether the public should have confidence in the 2024 results.

Co-presented with the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law

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Democracy and Risks to the 2024 Elections

An expert panel discusses the upcoming election: Can the U.S. conduct a free and fair election in which the public will have confidence? Are concerns about foreign interference, deep fakes, and disinformation serious or overblown? Is participation equally open to minority voters?

Tue Sep 17 2024 7:30 PM

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Hammer Forum Screenings

One Person, One Vote?

At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, this documentary unveils the complexities of the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president.

Wed Sep 25 2024 7:30 PM

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The United States Electoral College and Fair Elections

A panel of experts discuss the Electoral College: Why does the U.S. use the Electoral College for choosing the President? Is it fair? What specific risks does the method for choosing electors pose for free and fair elections?

Tue Oct 8 2024 7:30 PM

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From November 5 to January 6: Are We Ready for a Fair and Legitimate Election?

An expert panel discusses the upcoming election: Are administrators up to the task of holding elections and fairly counting votes when they are subject to unprecedented public scrutiny? Will delays in reporting vote totals undermine the public's confidence in election results?

Tue Oct 15 2024 7:30 PM