Professor Doug Spencer will engage in an important and timely conversation about the interaction of law and politics.

In recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court has instructed Americans to trust the political process to address problems with gerrymandering, to combat climate change, and to protect the right to abortion. What happens if the political process is broken? From redistricting to voting rules to microtargeting (the decision by campaigns about whom to contact), it can sometimes feel like those in power are wielding their influence to shape the electorate rather than having voters use their power to shape the government. Has America’s political system been turned on its head?

In this CU on the Weekend talk, Professor Spencer will discuss recent developments in the law;  in the courts; in political campaign strategies that have contributed to growing political inequality; and he will explore several potential reforms for addressing the potential breakdown of America’s democracy.

Ways to attend: 
This fall CU on the Weekend will be in a hybrid format. You can choose to attend in person or virtually. Both formats will include audience Q & A.

Attend in person:
Registration to attend in person is not required, but seats will be strictly limited to 250.

Location: CU Boulder, CASE Auditorium, 1725 Euclid Avenue, Boulder

Parking: Euclid Parking Garage (Campus Lot 205)
Open 24/7, Euclid Parking Garage (EPG) is located between Broadway and 18th Street (east of the University Memorial Center) and is a covered "Pay by Plate '' paystation lot. You will need to have your license plate number to pay at any of the pay stations located at each pedestrian exit. There are ADA spots. The entrance/exit of the garage is Level 1 of the CASE Building. Immediately to the right of the entrance/exit is a well-labeled entrance to CASE. Enter and take the elevators to Level 4, CASE West. Turn right upon exiting the elevator and then left to enter the Chancellor’s Hall and Auditorium. 

Attend virtually:
A live-stream of the in-person lecture will be hosted in a Zoom Webinar format. Registration to attend virtually is required for each lecture and is available by clicking on the gold button to the left. Registration is not available over the phone. The Zoom Room will open shortly before each lecture. 

Cost: Free

Questions:  weekend@colorado.edu   

CU on the Weekend is produced by the Office for Outreach and Engagement with support from CU Boulder’s Office of the Chancellor, the Office of the Provost and the Division of Continuing Education.