Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics are hosting a series of special events discussing approaches to election security, accessibility, and building resilience to disinformation. These bipartisan events are open to the public.
Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America with Barbara McQuade
Join Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg on Thursday, April 4th at 1pm for a lively conversation with Barbara McQuade to discuss her new book, Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America. A limited number of complimentary books will be available.
McQuade is a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC and a professor at Michigan Law. She served as the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2010-2017.
This event is co-hosted by the Institue of Politics and the Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law and Public Policy.
For more information and to register, visit here.
Preserving Democracy: The Critical Role of the Media
Join us on Thursday, October 5th as we talk with Katelyn Polantz, a CNN Senior Reporter on Crime and Justice, whow has covered some of the most critical developments ever to face our country, including Presidential impeachments, the work of the January 6 House select committee, criminal prosecutions arising out of the Capitol riot, and investigations pursued by the last three prosecutors to serve as special counsel. A former editor-in-chief of the Pitt News, she returns for a conversation relating to the role of the media in informing the public and preserving democracy with Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg.
Hosted by Pitt Cyber, the Dick Thornburgh Forum and the Institute of Politics
Election Threats - Past, Present, and Future
Pitt Cyber and Institute of Politics held an event on April 19th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM where experts explored both historical and current threats to our election security.
Michael Chertoff, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, The Chertoff Group
Mary McCord, Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Moderated by David Hickton, Founding Director, Pitt Cyber
Presented by Pitt Cyber, in partnership with The Azure Forum, CSIS, and Keep Our Republic
Eric Holder in Conversation with Pitt Cyber Founding Director David Hickton
Tuesday, April 4th | University Club | Ballroom B
Join Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics for a special event featuring the 82nd Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder for a discussion with Pitt Cyber Founding Director David Hickton.
Mr. Holder will discuss his new book, Our Unfinished March, and his action plan to reinvigorate our democracy.
A light lunch and limited complimentary copies of Mr. Holder's book will be available on your way out.
Securing Your Vote: Pennsylvania's 2022 Election
Pitt Cyber Founding Director David Hickton spoke with experts about Pennsylvania's election administration, as well as challenges to our elections and to democracy posed by disinformation. Watch the recording here.
Panelists
- Leigh Chapman, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth
- Lara Putnam, Professor of History and Pitt Disinformation Lab member
- Al Schmidt, President & CEO, Committee of Seventy
Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD) in conversation with Pitt Cyber
Congressman Raskin joined Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics to discuss threats to American elections and democracy - and his optimism for the American experiment.
Matt Masterson in Conversation with Pitt Cyber
Microsoft Democracy Forward Director of Information Integrity, Matt Masterson. Mr. Masterson spoke with Director Hickton about disinformation and threats to American elections and democracy, including his recent publication, "Zero Trust." Hosted by Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in Conversation with Pitt Cyber Founding Director David Hickton
Secretary Benson and Director Hickton spoke at length about the importance of maintaining faith and trust in American democracy, as well as what steps should be taken to continue to ensure the security of our elections. Watch the full event here. Hosted by Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in Conversation with Pitt Cyber Founding Director David Hickton
Secretary Raffensperger and Director Hickton spoke about election security, the future of democracy in America, and ways citizens who disagree can have open and constructive conversations. Watch the full event here. Hosted by Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics.
Pennsylvania’s Elections: Threats, Strengths, and What Might Lie Ahead
Pitt Cyber policy director Chris Deluzio spoke with a panel of elections experts about the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s elections and opportunities looking forward. They discussed post-election audits, trust in elections and democracy, and other election-related issues facing the Commonwealth.
Panelists
- Kathy Boockvar, Vice President of Election Operations, Center for Internet Security
- Alexa Grant, Associate Director, Common Cause
- Liz Howard, Senior Counsel, Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice
- David Thornburgh, President and CEO, Committee of Seventy