Spring Symposium on Envisioning Democratic Futures
Friday, March 21, 2025 - Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 2101 Commonwealth Ave | Registration Link TBD
On March 21-22, the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy at Boston College will host our Spring Symposium, the major event of our program year. Focused on this year’s theme, Envisioning Democratic Futures, and featuring commentator Ezra Klein, the Symposium’s panels will grapple with an array of diverse – and timely – topics, including:
- global trends in liberal democracy;
- the impact of migration and refugees on democratic politics;
- descriptive representation and democratic futures;
- AI and democracy; and
- religious nationalism, minorities, and democracy.
This exciting event is open to the public. We encourage you to register as soon as it becomes available.
Schedule and Registration
Friday, March 21, 2025 | 2101 Commonwealth Ave | Registration Link TBD |
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Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 2101 Commonwealth Ave | Registration Link TBD |
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Speakers
Ezra Klein
Using his trademark depth of policy knowledge and academic research, Ezra Klein gives audiences a systematic look at why American politics is so polarized, and what that polarization has done to electoral institutions, policymaking, and the media.
Klein is a columnist on the New York Times opinion page, host of the award-winning “Ezra Klein Show” podcast, and author of the bestselling book, “Why We’re Polarized.”
Before that, he was the founder, editor-in-chief, and then editor-at-large of Vox, the explanatory news platform, which has won a bevy of awards and now reaches more than 50 million people each month. He was also a creator and executive producer of its hit Netflix show, “Explained.”
Prior to starting Vox, Klein founded and led The Washington Post’s Wonkblog. He is also a columnist for Bloomberg News and a regular contributor/policy analyst for MSNBC.
The Economist named him one of the “Minds of the Moment.” In 2011, TIME named his blog one of the 25 best financial blogs and the Society of American Business Editors and Writers named Klein as their 2011 Opinion Columnist of the Year. In 2012, GQ named him to their 50 Most Powerful People in Washington list and Esquire named him to their 79 Things We Can All Agree On list saying, “Ezra Klein gives economics columnists a good name.”
Campus Map and Parking
Parking is available at the nearby Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue Garages.
Boston College is also accessible via public transportation (MBTA B Line - Boston College).
Boston College strongly encourages conference participants to receive the COVID-19 vaccination before attending events on campus.