Within the last few years, the US Supreme Court and local and state legislatures have drastically changed the everyday lives of people in the United States. Local and midterm elections are not taken as seriously as presidential elections, but the former have a greater impact on the lives of communities made vulnerable in crises. The New School is a diverse place with students from all over the country and throughout the world. Understanding the inner workings of voting systems is vital as potential and future voters and current community members.
Let’s talk about Why, How, and Where your voice matters in EVERY election cycle, and how you can positively impact your community.
You are invited to The Voting and Social Justice Conversation, Wed, October 26th 1-2:30 PM in Dorothy Hirshon Suite, Arnhold Hall, room I203, 55 West 13th Street and virtually on Zoom. Join us in-person or virtually for an afternoon conversation with our special guest speakers Shanelle Matthews, Trevon Mayers, and Alex Kramer about the voting process and how to support voting for change.