3 – 4:30 p.m. | Madison Ballroom
This panel will address what lessons can be learned from American history and other countries’ experiences with threats to democracy such as authoritarianism and populism. Panelists will offer their views on what reforms are necessary to secure the future of American democracy.
Presenters
Jamelle Bouie
Jamelle Bouie is a columnist for The New York Times and political analyst for “CBS News” who covers U.S. politics, public policy, elections, and race.
Daniel Ziblatt
Dan Ziblatt is Eaton Professor of the Science of Government at Harvard University and the director of the Department of Transformations of Democracy.
Panelists
Michael Wagner
Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication
Yoshiko Herrera
Professor of Comparative Politics and International Relations
Mark Copelovitch
Professor of Public Affairs and Political Science