The 2024 election has been one of the most closely watched and consequential races in modern American history. Less than 48 hours after polls close, join Karsh Institute of Democracy Executive Director Melody Barnes, Miller Center of Public Affairs Director Bill Antholis, former White House speechwriter Mary Kate Cary, and UVA Associate Professor Ashley Jardina for a roundtable conversation about the results of the 2024 presidential election and where we go from here. This conversation is moderated by Ian H. Solomon, dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.   

A livestream of this event is also available on the Karsh Institute’s YouTube channel. The event is co-hosted by the Karsh Institute of Democracy, the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, and the Miller Center of Public Affairs. 

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Head of the most important free-speech organization in the country, Greg Lukianoff makes the case that free speech is the taproot of all our rights, protecting all the others and deserving to be defended by everyone.

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Hosted by the Blue Ridge Center and cosponsored by Heterodox Academy

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UVA students have voted to debate whether the U.S. should repeal the Second Amendment to the Constitution in the first Braver Angels debate to be held on Grounds. In a Braver Angels debate, students practice debating controversial topics in a parliamentary style format. This type of debate encourages everyone to speak or ask questions, ensures civility in disagreement, and strives for learning and better understanding for all. All students are invited to participate in this moderated discussion, where the goal is not for one side to win, but for each person to speak. Mellow Mushroom pizza will be served. 

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UVA’s fourth annual Student Oratory Contest will be held on Monday, November 18 at 5 p.m. in the Dome Room of the Rotunda. Prize money will increase to $1000 each for an undergrad and a graduate student winner, and dinner with the contestants and judges will follow the competition.

The Jefferson Independent is the only student-run independent news publication at the University of Virginia dedicated to viewpoint diversity. Committed to preserving the University’s rich heritage, TJI’s purpose is to protect and encourage free speech on UVA Grounds, to “follow truth wherever it may lead,” and to strive for a virtuous, reasoned, and objective future for all students. 

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