Democracy at Risk – Introductory Session: The State of American Democracy

Introductory Session: The State of American Democracy 

Americans have long taken for granted a baseline level of democracy and the rule of law. We have often fallen short of fully realizing those ideals, but for most of the past century there were few worries that the country might fall into authoritarian rule. Today, many worry that we have entered an era of democratic backsliding. The 2024 election heightens those fears for many, but the problems facing our democracy are more deeply rooted. This speaker series will address those fears and consider possible responses.

Guest Speakers:

Eric Schickler – Professor of Political Science at UC Berkeley, Jeffrey & Ashley McDermott Endowed Chair

David Grewal – Professor of Law at UC Berkeley School of Law

Jonathan Gould – Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley School of Law