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Joint Center President Discusses Race in America on C-SPAN’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Broadcast
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Joint Center President Spencer Overton joined Bill Scanlan from C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to discuss the Joint Center and how the organization’s work continues to…
Joint Center Senior Researcher Quoted in Vox on Congressional Staff Diversity
Joint Center Senior Researcher Dr. LaShonda Brenson was quoted in a Vox article on racial diversity in the 118th Congress. The Joint Center’s study on congressional staff diversity was also…
Joint Center President Mentioned in TIME Article on Congressman Hakeem Jeffries’ Rise to Democratic Leadership
Joint Center President Spencer Overton was mentioned in a TIME article, reflecting on Congressman Hakeem Jeffries’ (NY) rise to Democratic leadership. According to the article, “Americans will no doubt hear…
Joint Center President Joins Bloomberg Law Podcast to Discuss Election-Related Litigation
Joint Center President Spencer Overton joined Bloomberg Law On The Merits podcast to discuss the trend of elections following the 2022 midterm elections. According to Spencer, “some of us are…
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…