Joint Center Updates
Joint Center President Reflects on Political Violence in The Washington Post
Joint Center President Spencer Overton was quoted in a recent Washington Post article, reflecting on the current political climate and the increase in attacks on politicians. “I am seeing something…
Joint Center President Warns of Election-related Litigation
Joint Center President Spencer Overton was quoted in a recent Roll Call article on potential lawsuits leading up to the 2022 midterm elections. According to Spencer, “[i]f the election is…
Joint Center Voting Rights Expert Quoted in Los Angeles Times about Election Lawsuits
Joint Center President Spencer Overton was quoted in a recent Los Angeles Times article providing analysis on the many lawsuits that followed the 2022 midterm elections. “We shouldn’t be surprised…
November 2022 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)
Joint Center Hosts Voice at the Table Conversation with Rep. Terri A. Sewell
The Joint Center welcomed Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) in a robust, one-hour conversation to discuss tax policies for Black communities, equitable deployment of federal infrastructure resources in the Black…
November 2022 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
Joint Center President Talks Election Lawsuits with FOX 5 DC
Joint Center President Spencer Overton appeared on FOX 5 DC to discuss the legal challenges to voting this election cycle. Spencer states, “[t]here is really a fight over who gets…
Joint Center President Discusses Threats of Election Day Violence with NPR
Joint Center President Spencer Overton was quoted in a recent NPR article, highlighting modern trends in political-related violence and attempts to thwart democracy. “It’s not about service and it’s not…
Joint Center President Discuses Barriers to Voting with GW Today
Joint Center President and George Washington University Law Professor Spencer Overton discussed the current elections and voting landscape heading into the 2022 midterm elections and offers advice to officials and…
Joint Center President Discusses Voting on MSNBC
Joint Center President Spencer Overton appeared on MSNBC’s Weekends with Alex Witt to discuss streamlining the vote count in the 2022 midterm elections. Spencer warns “[t]hose candidates who win —…