Date:
Tuesday, October 30

Location:
Bodine High School for International Affairs
1101 N 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Schedule:
5:30 p.m. Registration opens and reception (light refreshments will be provided)
6 p.m. Program
7:15 p.m. Conclusion

Regardless of political affiliation, reading the headlines on any given day can leave one feeling disillusioned with American democracy. And while extreme partisanship seems ever more prevalent in the world today than in years’ past, one thing remains true—“In a democracy, agreement is not essential; participation is.”

With the 2018 midterm elections quickly approaching on November 6, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia sets out to discover just how important participating in our democracy and voting in all elections, not just those for President, truly is. Whether you’re voting for the first time or the 50th,  join us a week before election day to learn from a panel of experts who will discuss political behavior, elections analysis, the campaigning process, political polarization, and voters’ rights issues.

During this event, the Council, in partnership with Bodine High School for International Affairs, will recognize students who will have the privilege of voting in their first election on November 6.

The program will feature the following panelists:

Rachel Bitecofer, Assistant Director for the Wason Center in Newport News, Virginia
Jamira Burley, former National Deputy Millennial Vote Director at Hillary For America
Jim Schultz, Chair, Government and Regulatory Practice Group at Cozen O’Connor, Finance Director for the Pennsylvania Leadership of the GOP, and former adviser to President Trump