Democracy Matters: Diversity, Polarization, and Racial Injustice

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Speakers for 10/20:

Host: Debra Satz, Dean of H&S

Racial injustice:

  • Richard Banks — Race, Inequality and the Law
  • Richard Ford
  • Allyson Hobbs — The Black Lives Matter Movement and the Power of Protest

Diversity and polarization:

  • James Fishkin — Bridging Political Divide
  • Hazel Markus — Inclusion in Diverse Societies
  • Robb Willer — How to Have Better Political Conversations

Should the U.S. close its border to immigrants? What are the ramifications of income inequality? How has COVID-19 changed life as we know it?  Why are Americans so politically polarized? How can we address racial injustice?

As the 2020 election approaches, faculty members from across Stanford will explore and examine some of the biggest challenges facing society today. Each week will be dedicated to a different topic, ranging from health care and the economy to racial injustice and challenges to democracy.

Faculty with expertise in philosophy, economics, law, political science, psychology, medicine, history, and more will come together for lively conversations about the issues not only shaping this election season but also the nation and world at large.

There will also be Q&A following the initial discussion.

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Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences