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.
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
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 Raskin joined Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics to discuss threats to American elections and democracy - and his optimism for the American experiment.
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.
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.
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.
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