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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…
The Joint Center’s Hill Diversity Campaign Featured in Black Enterprise
The Joint Center’s Hill Diversity campaign was featured in Black Enterprise. Following the 2022 midterm elections, this campaign encourages newly elected and returning members of Congress to prioritize racial diversity…
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 —…
Joint Center Joins WURD Radio to Discuss Voting Rights
Joint Center President Spencer Overton appeared on WURD Radio’s Reality Check to discuss voting rights and emphasize the importance of voting in the upcoming midterm election. “Despite challenges folks need…
Joint Center Summit and Research on Hill Diversity Covered by C-SPAN
The Joint Center’s panel entitled Advancing Black Agency at the 2022 Future of Black Communities Summit was covered by C-SPAN. This conversation, moderated by Elliot Williams, principal at The Raben…