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Our events inform the public about state public law and help expand the community of scholars and practitioners who are thinking about state-level democracy. Join us at our upcoming events, virtually or in-person, and check out our archive of event recordings.

Events

State Constitutions & Criminal Law

09.24.26 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
Join us on September 24, 2026, for a panel on "State Constitutions & Criminal Law" hosted by the State Democracy Research Initiative.
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Election Matters 2026 | 2026 Midterm Elections: Risks and Responses

10.09.26 12:00-1:15 PM CDT
Join us on October 9, 2026, for an Election Matters panel, 2026 Midterm Elections: Risks and Responses, hosted by the State Democracy Research Initiative and Elections Research Center.
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Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy by Judith Resnik

10.29.26 3:00-4:15 AM CDT
Join us on November 12th, 2026, for a talk with Professor Judith Resnik of Yale Law School about her new book, "Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy."
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