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Join Eagleton for a conversation with Rutgers/Eagleton alum and CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig about his new book and national bestseller, Hatchet Man: How
Learn MoreWomen out-vote men. Less well known is that men out-give women. We assemble a panel of experts to discuss why women are underrepresented as contributors to state legislative and statewide executive elections, what can be done about it, and how unequal voice impacts the success of women candidates. Panelists will discuss the reports in the CAWP Women, Money, and Politics series—a collaboration between CAWP and OpenSecrets—including the forthcoming report titled The Money Race for the State Legislature.
Learn MoreAs part of Eagleton’s Gambaccini Civic Engagement Series, Rutgers Alum Andrew Peng will discuss his story of civic engagement and political empowerment through journalism as founder and editor of The Yappie.
Learn MoreJoin the Eagleton Science and Politics Initiative virtually as we discuss the political background, risk communication, and government distrust around the COVID pandemic
Learn MoreJoin Eagleton for a post-election virtual panel analyzing the results and implications of the 2021 election.
Learn MoreCome network with alumni of the Eagleton Fellowship and Undergraduate Associates Programs. Moderated by Francine Newsome Pfeiffer, Rutgers Vice President for Federal Relations and Adjunct Faculty, panelists will discuss their current positions, career paths, and advice for students with current Undergraduate Associates and the audience.
Learn MoreJoin the Center for Youth Political Participation for Pizza & Politics: A Conversation with Yael Bromberg. Part two of Constitution Day 2021: Fulfilling the Promise of the 26th Amendment, constitutional litigator and legal scholar Yael Bromberg will discuss the legal implications of voter suppression. This event is Session Five: Be A Civic Leader (ALL IN NJ).
Learn MoreThe Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement invites you to join us for a virtual book talk featuring Laura Hamilton and Kelly Nielsen, authors of Broke: The Racial Consequences of Underfunding Public Universities from 4-5PM on October 14, 2021. This talk is part of the Politics of Higher Education Series a Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement event that aims to build awareness of how political decision-making impacts issues related to college access and equity.
Learn MoreAs part of the Albert W. Lewitt Endowed Lecture Series and Hispanic Heritage Month, join Veronica Duron, Chief of Staff to US Senator Cory Booker,
Learn MoreMark your calendars for the first New Jersey Gubernatorial debate on September 28th. Eagleton and its partners are hosting the first 2021 New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate on September 28th. The Institute's partners include: Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration, NJPAC, WABC-TV, WPVI, Univision65, NJ Advance Media, WHYY-FM radio, and WCTC radio.
Learn MoreGrab some popcorn & join us for a virtual Popcorn & Politics: New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party!
Learn MoreJoin the Eagleton Institute of Politics‘ Center for Youth Political Participation for a virtual celebration of Constitution Day 2021: Fulfilling the Promise of the 26th Amendment on Friday September 17, 2021 at 11:30AM EST.
Learn MoreJoin the Eagleton Institute of Politics and the American Political Science Association in conversation with the editors and contributors of Teaching Civic Engagement Globally as they discuss the need to teach democratic citizenship, the theoretical discussions and challenges regarding global civic engagement education, and successful evidence-based pedagogical approaches for linking democratic education research with action that reflects contemporary global circumstances.
Learn MoreJoin the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences and Eagleton Director John J. Farmer, Jr. for a virtual event on September 9 from 12pm-1pm, marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Professor Farmer was the New Jersey Attorney General on 9/11 and served as senior counsel for the 9/11 Commission.
Learn MoreThe program will begin with a presentation by Professor Julia Sass Rubin from the Bloustein School on her analysis of the impact of the county-based "line" in NJ primaries, with specific analysis of the contests in 2020 and of those in 2021 that will have just occurred. Following Julia's comments, we will hear from four panelists, each of whom has expertise on ballot design and other related election reform issues.
Learn MoreAsian Americans have historically been underrepresented in all levels of government in New Jersey. With the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes this past year, especially those targeting Asian women, as well as ongoing challenges of systemic racism facing Asian communities, it is more critical than ever to ensure more Asian American women have seats at policymaking tables. This esteemed panel will discuss the importance of Asian American women political leaders, and how to encourage and support more Asian women to become public leaders.
Learn MoreAs America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Lemon and his daily monologues on racism and antiracism, on the failures of the Trump administration and of so many of our leaders, and on America’s systemic flaws speak for his millions of fans. Now, in an urgent, deeply personal, riveting plea, he shows us all how deep our problems lie, and what we can do to begin to fix them.
Learn MoreCome celebrate the research endeavors of our students from this academic year. The program will highlight individual research projects as well as some of the myriad ways that student interns support faculty and center research at Eagleton. Our students are eager to share their findings and experiences during this invitation-only session on Friday, April 30th at 11am EST.
Learn MoreAnti-vaccination disinformation around COVID-19 has been consistent and deliberate since the Covid-19 virus reached the United States in January 2020. The public has witnessed anti-vaccine motifs appearing on coordinated protest signs, highway overpasses, and most concerning, across all social media platforms. Researchers from NCRI and Rutgers have developed a qualitative and quantitative overview that details the categories of anti-vaccine disinformation, identifies major online groups amplifying anti-vaccine disinformation, and best practices for countering antivaccination attitudes.
Learn More2020 can easily be classified as an inflection point in the evolution of digital age. COVID-19 and resulting technological evolution has potentially led to permanent changes in how we think and behave. Technology is driving many aspects of our lives- from purchasing behaviors to how we communicate and express our opinions. What does it all mean for survey research? In this presentation, we will attempt to examine what recent changes to the digital landscape mean for the future of survey research.
Learn MoreThe past year has found our society faced with unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. The lessons of the Holocaust have informed our current situation as we struggle to meet this challenge in the most ethical manner possible. This Holocaust Remembrance Day, we look to medicine and morality as a way to reflect on the past and protect the future, while appreciating the miraculous work of our healthcare professionals during this global pandemic.
Learn MoreJoin the Center for Youth Political Participation and The NEW Leadership® National Network for RU Running? Political Campaign Training! A three-part, virtual political campaign training for college students interested in running for public office or serving on a campaign, RU Running? participants will gain campaign skills and networking opportunities with political operatives and young elected leaders from around the country. All sessions will be held on Zoom. Links to follow.
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