Panel Discussion
Pursuing Factual Consensus: The Role of Congress
WebinarFor our democratic system to work, our leaders, institutions (both public and private), and citizens need to value facts and truthfulness. In recent years, however, we have witnessed mass disagreements over what is true and how to separate fact from fiction. We’ve also learned the consequences can be deadly. The Levin Center is sponsoring a […]
Career Panel: “Legal Careers in Congress” – Fall 2022
Law School Building # 2242Join our Fall 2022 Career Panel for Wayne Law students to find out more about legal careers in Congress. Panelists: Slade Bond - Chief Counsel, Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law Daina Robinson - Counsel, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform / Wayne Law Alum / Levin Center Intern 2018 Lunch sandwiches will […]
Pursuing Factual Consensus: The Role of the Media
Zoom WebinarFor our democratic system to work, our leaders, institutions, and citizens need to value facts and truthfulness. Recent years, however, have witnessed a steep decline in the public’s ability to separate fact from fiction. We’ve also learned the consequences can be deadly. The Levin Center is sponsoring a three-part series of panels to delve more […]
‘Post-Election Analysis’ with Representatives Debbie Dingell and John Moolenaar
Zoom WebinarJoin us on November 10, 2022, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. ET to discuss the midterm election results with U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12) and John Moolenaar (R-MI-04)! RSVP HERE
How the January 6 Committee Broke the Mold: What it Means for Future Oversight
Georgetown University, Gewirz Building, 12th floor 120 F St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesThe Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy and Georgetown Law Center for Congressional Studies are partnering to present a live panel on how the innovative approaches used by the January 6 Select Committee will affect future oversight hearings by Congress. The panelists are: Kristin Amerling, Deputy Staff Director and Chief Counsel of the January 6 […]
How Courts Are Shaping Congress’ Power to Investigate
Zoom WebinarOn Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from noon to 1:30pm, we are hosting an online panel of legal experts to discuss how federal courts are shaping the ability of Congress to investigate issues and obtain information. The panel will delve into cases decided from 2021 to 2022, discussing the emerging case law affecting such issues as […]
Election Administration and Equitable Voting Access
Zoom WebinarOn Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 2 PM ET, the Levin Center is partnering with NAPA's Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships for a webinar on the intergovernmental oversight of election administration and equitable voting access. The event will feature a panel discussion with speakers from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, the University of Southern California's Schwarzenegger Institute […]
State Legislative Oversight: The Essential Role of an Effective Legislator (SOA Launch Panel)
Zoom WebinarThe Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy’s new State Oversight Academy will host a bipartisan conversation between two state elected officials to discuss 1) the role of the legislator in conducting oversight and 2) how to do great oversight. RSVP HERE Panelists: State Senator Kyra Hoffner (D-DW) State Senator Ed McBroom (R-MI) Hosts: Jim […]
The Eyes of the People: How Statehouse Journalism Affects Legislative Behavior (SOA Launch Panel)
Zoom WebinarThe Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy’s new State Oversight Academy will host statehouse journalists to discuss 1) the role of the media in ensuring government transparency and accountability through oversight and 2) how media attention affects the behavior of politician who are supposed to be conducting or cooperating with oversight. RSVP HERE Panelists: […]
Unwinding Findings: How Audit Reports Equip State Legislators for Oversight
Zoom WebinarWhat is the relationship between auditors and legislators, and how do each contribute to effective oversight? Join the State Oversight Academy at the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy for a conversation with state auditors. The discussion will cover state audit topics, maintaining a relationship with the legislature while maintaining political boundaries, and how auditing […]
Citizen vs. Legislature-Led Reapportionment: Current Research on Redistricting of Legislative Boundaries
Zoom WebinarFollowing the 2020 census, states redrew legislative districts. In Michigan and California, independent citizen commissions took on drafting and approving new election maps. How did this independent citizen commission approach compare to redistricting done by state legislatures? Did independent, citizen-led commissions make elections fairer, prevent gerrymandering, and improve representation for minority populations as proponents promised? […]
On-Demand Webinar Release: Natural Disaster Spending Oversight
YouTube ReleaseHow do states oversee the distribution of funds in the wake of a natural disaster? The Levin Center's State Oversight Academy will discuss investigations following hurricanes in North Carolina, flooding in West Virginia, and wildfires in Hawaii, as well as research into the distribution of these funds. Look out for this fascinating roundtable released on […]