Politics and Prose is pleased to announce the first in a planned series of discussions meant to keep our community informed and engaged during this exceptional period in our nation’s political history.

With the help of a distinguished group of panelists, our initial event will examine the recent challenges to individual rights and liberties posed by some early Trump administration actions. These include the effort to undo birthright citizenship, expel massive numbers of immigrants, roll back LGBTQ+ protections, and eradicate initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The panel also will explore how traditional norms are being discarded and the rule of law eroded by extensive attacks on the administrative state, bold assertions of executive power, disregard for congressional mandates, and questioning of judicial authority.

In addition to elaborating on these developments, the discussion will suggest ways for people to act on their concerns. How, for instance, can citizens ensure existing legal precedents are enforced effectively? What new mechanisms might be developed to better protect the civil rights and civil liberties currently under threat? What can we all do–as lawyers and non-lawyers alike–to come together as a community and stand up for the principles that motivate and define us as Americans?

We are calling these events “teach-ins,” echoing the teach-ins of the 1960s that provided a foundation for education and tools for action during the civil rights and anti-war movements. We hope our sessions will serve a similar purpose in these times. We are grateful that some of our nation’s leading experts have agreed to lend their time and talents to guide these discussions. We hope you will be able to participate.

More info on the participants & Livestream info HERE