Chicago Center on Democracy

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Joined September 2023

Chicago Center on Democracy
@uchidemocracy
Feb 17
This Thursday, 2/19, we will be hosting a discussion on current events in Iran with Pegah Banihashemi, JSD candidate in the Law School, and Paul Poast, Associate Professor in Political Science at the University of Chicago. Learn more and RSVP here: events.uchicago.edu/event/261476-a…
Chicago Center on Democracy
@uchidemocracy
Dec 3, 2025
Join us for a workshop with Deborah Dinner, legal historian and Dorothea S. Clarke Professor of Law at Cornell University. Learn more about the event here!
Identity and Risk: Between Anti-discrimination and Actuarial Logics, 1970 - 1990 - Deborah Dinner
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Chicago Center on Democracy
@uchidemocracy
Nov 17, 2025
Tomorrow at 1:00! Come to an engaging discussion and lunch about tax policy in Chicago with the Cook County Assessor. RSVP here:
Do Our Taxes Speak For Us? Cook County’s Unusual Property Tax System with Assessor Fritz Kaegi,...
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Chicago Center on Democracy
@uchidemocracy
Nov 11, 2025
Join the Graham School for a virtual conversation with Susan C. Stokes about her book The Backsliders. We’ll explore the global phenomenon of democratic erosion. Link below:
The Backsliders: A Conversation with Susan C. Stokes
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Chicago Center on Democracy
@uchidemocracy
Oct 30, 2025
This Monday, 11/3, at 11:00 am, we will be hosting a brunch and discussion about elections with the Chairwoman of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners and Professor Anthony Fowler. Learn more and RSVP at the link below:
events.uchicago.edu
Beyond the Ballot: Ask Me Anything about Elections with Board of Chicago Election Commissioners...
The United States seemingly exists in a constant election cycle, whether that be local, midterm, presidential, or even the local Homeowners Associa...