The Council Conversation Club: The Great Electoral College Debate

Nov 12, 2020

The Council Conversation Club: The Great Electoral College Debate

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Webinar Event

The Council Conversation Club is the Council's version of a "book club." Participants read a few articles or watch a few videos from different viewpoints, discuss the issues with their peers, and engage with the world from their own home. This meeting will focus on the pros and cons of the Electoral College.

2020-11-12 17:00:00 2020-11-12 18:00:00 America/New_York The Council Conversation Club: The Great Electoral College Debate The Council Conversation Club is the Council's version of a "book club." Participants read a few articles or watch a few videos from different viewpoints, discuss the issues with their peers, and engage with the world from their own home. This meeting will focus on the pros and cons of the Electoral College. Zoom Online Event Philadelphia PA 19107 World Affairs Council

Location:

Zoom Online Event

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Schedule:

4:55 p.m. Recommended log-in

5 p.m. Program

6 p.m. Conclusion

About the Event

The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is hosting another gathering for "The Council Conversation Club: A Stay-at-Home Symposium." The conversation will be moderated by Council President, Lauren Swartz. For this meeting, we will discuss the pros and cons of the Electoral College.

Participants should prepare by reading/watching the following articles/videos:

New York Times: "The Electoral College Explained"
Save Our States: "What is the Electoral College?"
5-4 Podcast: "The Electoral College Coup is Coming"
Intellections: "The Surprising Reason to Keep the Electoral College"

Optional additional material for the discussion:

Safeguard: An Electoral College Story (1 hour 16 minute documentary on Amazon Prime)
The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College (49-minute episode of Fresh Air on NPR)