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• Penn MUSA: Election Analytics Workshop

  • When
    22 Apr 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia, PA

  Penn MUSA: Election Analytics Workshop

  by Penn Institute for Urban Research

  
  Date And Time

  Mon, April 22, 2019

  12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

  
  

  Location

  Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, Fisher Fine Arts Library

  220 S. 34th St.

  Kleinman Forum, 4th Floor

  Philadelphia, PA 19104

  Description

  In 2016, 200 million people visited election aggregator and forecasting websites. Despite the proliferation of data, election forecasting remains a challenge, one that is exacerbated by gerrymandering and unrepresentative districts.

  Last year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the Pennsylvania congressional map, calling it one of the most gerrymandered maps in the country. Former Attorney General Eric Holder even went so far as to call gerrymandering a threat to Democracy. In 2018, District Builder rolled out a suite of digital tools that allows users to create their own election map. Over 1,200 mappers created 2,600 maps using the tools.

  Join us for an afternoon of election analytics. Chris Satullo, former WHYY News Director and current Draw the Lines Project Manager will discuss gerrymandering and the District Builder tool. To follow, demographer Jonathan Tannen, founder of Philadelphia election analytics site Sixty-Six Wards, will give an interactive tutorial on predicting elections in R.

  Schedule:

  Noon: Lunch

  1:00: District Builder demo, Chris Satullo

  3:30: Election forecasting in R, Jonathan Tannen

  4:30: Happy hour

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/penn-musa-election-analytics-workshop-tickets-56058974903?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
  

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• A Democratic Vision for Defending our Country and Resuming U.S. Leadership in a Turbulent World

  • When
    30 Apr 2019
  •  
    4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Washington, DC

  America Foremost - A Democratic Vision for Defending our Country and Resuming U.S. Leadership in a Turbulent World

  by Johns Hopkins University

  Date And Time

  Tue, Apr 30, 2019, 4:30 PM EDT

  
  

  Location

  Johns Hopkins University - Rome Auditorium

  1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

  Washington, D.C. 20036

  Democratic presidential candidate John K. Delaney is a former entrepreneur and member of Congress. The focus of John’s campaign is to bring the country together, end hyper-partisanship and focus on the future.

  Delaney grew up in a blue-collar union household in northern New Jersey and his parents did not attend college. Delaney founded and led two-publicly traded companies and represented Maryland’s Sixth District in the House of Representatives from 2013-2019.

  Delaney’s businesses were focused on providing capital to small and medium-sized companies, helping thousands of businesses grow. Delaney is a past winner of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award and his business received the Bank Enterprise Award from the Obama Administration for investing in economically distressed communities.

  In Congress, John was known for his work crafting innovative bipartisan legislation to rebuild America’s infrastructure. In 2017, Delaney was named one of the World’s Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine for his efforts. Delaney authored legislation to create a carbon tax, establish access to pre-K nationwide, end gerrymandering, create a national artificial intelligence strategy, study social media’s impact on minors and support veterans. GovTrack identified Delaney as one of the most bipartisan members of Congress. As a member of the House, he founded the AI Caucus, a bipartisan group dedicated to educating policymakers on technology and future of work issues.

  John has already campaigned in all 99 Iowa counties and has multiple offices open in Iowa and New Hampshire, with campaign headquarters in Maryland. John and his wife April McClain-Delaney live in Potomac Maryland and have four daughters.

  This event is open to the publc and on the record.

  For disability accommodations, please contact saisevents@jhu.edu or 202-999-3332 at least one week prior to the event.

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/america-foremost-a-democratic-vision-for-defending-our-country-and-resuming-us-leadership-in-a-tickets-60220109970?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
  

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• YPO Democracy Group Fix-the-System Event

  • When
    2 May 2019
  •  
    2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Washington, DC

  YPO Democracy Group Fix-the-System Event

  by YPO Democracy Group

  
  Date And Time

  Thu, May 2, 2019

  2:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

  
  

  Location

  The Metropolitan Club

  1700 H Street Northwest

  Washington, DC 20006

  Description

  Member-Led
  YPO Democracy Group Event May 2nd Event - Register Now
  
  Fed up with the GRIDLOCK and DYSFUNCTION in Washington?
  Want to do something aout it?

  Join the member-led YPO Democracy Group* for an action-oriented discussion of how to fix our broken politics. Learn the latest thinking from Washington insiders on the root causes of the dysfunction. Hear from practitioners who are taking on the problems head-on by leading reform efforts in DC and around the country. Brainstorm with the experts and other YPOers on what we can do individually and together to fix the system now.

  AGENDA: 
  2pm to 5pm Fix-the-System Presentations

  5pm to 6:30pm Democracy Group Brainstorming Session

  6:30pm to 9pm Reception & Dinner

  RESOURCES: 
  An only-in-YPO briefing by key reformers:
  Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-WA, Chair of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA, Vice Chair of the Problem-Solvers Caucus)

  Glenn Nye, CEO of The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress will lead the panel discussions. A former Congressman, he is spearheading a reform effort, Fix The System, a broad coalition of organizations committed to renewing our democracy. For our event, Glenn will bring together leaders of Issue One, Campaign Legal Center, Represent.Us, No Labels and others.
  
  ATTENDANCE: 
  Members and Spouse/Partner

  REGISTRATION: 
  Make your reservation by April 1 
  User pay: $200 per person. Space is limited.

  DAY CHAIRS:
  Bob Giaimo, Stewart Christ, Charles Feghali, Julia Nickles Bryan
  Metropolitan Club invitation courtesy of member Tod Sedgwick
  

  *YPO Democracy Group was part of successful bipartisan anti-gerrymandering effort to pass legislation in Virginia https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2019/01/28/these-local-business-leaders-want-to-put-end-to.html

  FAQs

  What is the dress code?
  Metropolitan Club Dress code and rules apply - Dress code is jacket & tie, no denim. 
  Please Note: Cell phone use in conference room only.

  What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
  Valet Parking provided by The Metropolitan Club for a fee. 
  Multiple parking lots on H St., 17th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. 
  Farragut West & Farragut North Metro Stations nearby (within 3 blocks).

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ypo-democracy-group-fix-the-system-event-tickets-57734490415?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

  
  

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• Everything You Need To Know To Advocate for Redistricting Reform

  • When
    5 May 2019
  •  
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Alexandria, VA

  Everything You Need To Know To Advocate for Redistricting Reform

  by OneVirginia2021 Alexandria Local Action Group

  Date And Time

  Sun, May 5, 2019, 1:30 PM EDT

  
  

  Location

  James M. Duncan Branch Library

  2501 Commonwealth Avenue

  Alexandria, VA 22301

  Description

  Everything You Need To Know To Advocate For Redistricting Reform

  James Duncan Library
  2501 Commonwealth Ave
  Alexandria, VA 22301

  Learn to communicate essential information about OneVirginia2021 and redistricting reform. Our featured speaker will be Brian Cannon, Executive Director of OneVirginia2021. As an attendee you will 1) Deepen your knowledge about Virginia's gerrymandering history; 2) Be able to identify the key concepts about gerrymandering; 3) Write, hone, and practice short speeches about Virginia's redistricting reform; and 4) Build confidence to speak knowledgeably about redistricting reform.

  Agenda

  1:30 - 1:45 Introductions
  1:45 – 2:45 "What is Gerrymandering and Why We Should Care" Brian Cannon, Executive Director of OneVirginia2021 will share his knowledge of redistricting reform in Virginia, where we are, and where we are going. He will also share how to avoid language pitfalls. Q & A will follow.
  2:45 – 3:15 Creating your gerrymandering speech (in break-out groups)
  3:15 – 3:30 Break
  3:30 – 4:00 Listen to a few speeches
  4:00 – 4:20 Using what you just learned
  4:20 – 4:30 Reflection on the day's discussion and work

  Please bring paper and pen/pencil to use for taking notes and developing your speech. Snacks will be provided.

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everything-you-need-to-know-to-advocate-for-redistricting-reform-tickets-59170782403?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
  

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• Demography, Redistricting & Power

  • When
    31 May 2019
  •  
    12:30 PM - 7:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Los Angeles, CA

  Demography, Redistricting & Power: Honoring the Work of Dr. Leo Estrada

  by UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Initiative

  Date And Time

  Fri, May 31, 2019

  12:30 PM – 7:00 PM PDT

  
  

  Location

  University of California, Los Angeles

  Los Angeles, CA 90095

  Description

  Join the UCLA Department of Urban Planning at the Luskin School of Public Affairs and the Latino Policy & Politics Initiative (LPPI) for an academic symposium in honor of Dr. Leobardo Estrada's contributions to the academy and community. For 40 years, Dr. Estrada (1945-2018) devoted his time and talent to research and teaching new generations of urban planners and civic leaders. Please join us on May 31st for an interactive symposium on Demography, Redistricting, & Power, topical areas that seek to translate Dr. Estrada's research to today's critical challenges regarding the 2020 Census, the ballot box, and political power.

  Symposium will start at 12:30 pm (RSVP is required)

  Memorial Reception will start promptly at 5pm (no RSVP is required)

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/demography-redistricting-power-honoring-the-work-of-dr-leo-estrada-tickets-59239130835?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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• NCSL REDISTRICTING SEMINAR: PROVIDENCE

  • Start
    20 Jun 2019
  • End
    23 Jun 2019
  • Location
    Providence, R.I.

  Providence, R.I., will host the first of NCSL's five Getting Ready to Redistrict: Seminars for Practitioners and Others.

  To find out more about the other cities and seminars, click here. If you are a legislator, legislative staffer, a commissioner, a commission staffer, an outside advocate or just an interested member of the public, these seminars are for you.

  In 2½ days, NCSL will deliver knowledge and practical instruction that you can customize for your state and your role in the process. Expect answers to:  

  • What’s the legal landscape for redistricting?
  • What technology is available for redistricting?
  • What data are useful to use for redistricting?
  • How do states balance various principles and priorities when they redistrict?
  • How do you involve the public in the process?

  http://www.ncsl.org/research/redistricting/redistricting-seminar-providence.aspx 
  

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• NCSL REDISTRICTING SEMINAR: COLUMBUS, OHIO

  • Start
    24 Oct 2019
  • End
    27 Oct 2019
  • Location
    Columbus, OH

  Columbus, Ohio, will host the second of NCSL's five Getting Ready to Redistrict: Seminars for Practitioners and Others.

  To find out more about the other cities and seminars, click here. If you are a legislator, legislative staffer, a commissioner, a commission staffer, an outside advocate or just an interested member of the public, these seminars are for you.

  In 2 1/2 days, NCSL will deliver knowledge and practical instruction that you can customize for your state and your role in the process. 

  Expect answers to:  

  • What’s the legal landscape for redistricting?
  • What technology is available for redistricting?
  • What data are useful to use for redistricting?
  • How do states balance various principles and priorities when they redistrict?
  • How do you involve the public in the process?

  http://www.ncsl.org/research/redistricting/ncsl-redistricting-seminar-columbus-oct-24-27-2019.aspx 
  

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• NCSL REDISTRICTING SEMINAR: LAS VEGAS

  • Start
    6 May 2020
  •  
    (PDT)
  • End
    10 May 2020
  •  
    (PDT)
  • Location
    Las Vegas, VA

  Las Vegas will host the third of NCSL's five Getting Ready to Redistrict: Seminars for Practitioners and Others.

  To find out more about the other cities and seminars, click here. If you are a legislator, legislative staffer, a commissioner, a commission staffer, an outside advocate or just an interested member of the public, these seminars are for you.

  In 2½ days, NCSL will deliver knowledge and practical instruction that you can customize for your state and your role in the process. Expect answers to:  

  • What’s the legal landscape for redistricting?
  • What technology is available for redistricting?
  • What data are useful to use for redistricting?
  • How do states balance various principles and priorities when they redistrict?
  • How do you involve the public in the process?

  http://www.ncsl.org/research/redistricting/ncsl-redistricting-seminar-las-vegas-may-6-10-2020.aspx
  

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• NCSL REDISTRICTING SEMINAR: PORTLAND, ORE

  • Start
    24 Sep 2020
  •  
    (PDT)
  • End
    27 Sep 2020
  •  
    (PDT)
  • Location
    Portland, Oregon

  Portland, Ore., will host the fourth of NCSL's five Getting Ready to Redistrict: Seminars for Practitioners and Others.

  To find out more about the other cities and seminars, click here. If you are a legislator, legislative staffer, a commissioner, a commission staffer, an outside advocate or just an interested member of the public, these seminars are for you.

  In 2½ days, NCSL will deliver knowledge and practical instruction that you can customize for your state and your role in the process. Expect answers to:  

  • What’s the legal landscape for redistricting?
  • What technology is available for redistricting?
  • What data are useful to use for redistricting?
  • How do states balance various principles and priorities when they redistrict?
  • How do you involve the public in the process?

  http://www.ncsl.org/research/redistricting/ncsl-redistricting-seminar-portland-ore-september-24-27-2020.aspx

  
  

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• NCSL REDISTRICTING SEMINAR: WASHINGTON, D.C.

  • When
    15 Jan 2021
  • Location
    Washington, DC

  Washington, D.C., will host the last of NCSL's five Getting Ready to Redistrict: Seminars for Practitioners and Others.

  To find out more about the other cities and seminars, click here. If you are a legislator, legislative staffer, a commissioner, a commission staffer, an outside advocate or just an interested member of the public, these seminars are for you.

  In 2½ days, NCSL will deliver knowledge and practical instruction that you can customize for your state and your role in the process. Expect answers to:  

  • What’s the legal landscape for redistricting?
  • What technology is available for redistricting?
  • What data are useful to use for redistricting?
  • How do states balance various principles and priorities when they redistrict?
  • How do you involve the public in the process?

  http://www.ncsl.org/research/redistricting/ncsl-redistricting-seminar-washington-dc-january-2021.aspx

  
  

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