This spring's program of Norway House's Minnesota Peace Initiative, a joint effort with the Committee on Foreign Relations - Minnesota, is all about Democracy.
Democratic elections around the world are under siege. Disinformation campaigns are eroding trust, sowing discord, and threatening the very foundation of democratic systems.
Join us for an important conversation with keynote speaker Barbara McQuade (author of Attack from Within), as she dissects the tactics of disinformation, discuss how it threatens democracy and explain why America is uniquely vulnerable to its effects. Commentary by Hon. John R. Tunheim (U.S. District Judge, Senior Status) will offer global and constitutional context, with further discussion moderated by Janet Dolan.
Why You Should Attend:
Identify disinformation: Discover practical tools to navigate the information landscape and become a discerning citizen.
Protect your vote: Understand the threats to our elections and empower yourself to safeguard them.
Shape a brighter future: Gain actionable steps to counter disinformation and ensure a healthy democracy.
Don't miss this opportunity to become an active participant in safeguarding democracy. Register today!
Following speaker remarks will be a moderated time for Q & A with the audience.
This event is free and will be live-streamed and recorded. RSVP is strongly recommended for in-person attendance.
To attend via webinar live-stream, register as a Live Stream participant to receive the link one week prior to the event. The live-stream link will also be posted here and on the EventBrite page 2 hours prior to the event.
Video recording will be posted one week after the event.
Barbara L. McQuade
Professor , University of Michigan Law School
Former U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Michigan (2010–2017)
The Honorable John R. Tunheim
Sr. U.S. District Judge, District of Minnesota
The event will be hybrid and RSVP is appreciated for both in-person and virtual attendance.
Light refreshments and onsite security provided.
More Democracy-themed events coming up at Norway House:
May 3 to July 28: Democracy Center exhibit and kids activity space by The Norwegian American.
May 17 to 19: Syttende Mai festivities for Norway’s national day, celebrating Norway’s democratic constitution
More about our speaker:
Barbara McQuade is a professor from practice at the University of Michigan Law School, her alma mater, where she teaches courses in criminal law, criminal procedure, national security, and data privacy. She is also a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, and a co-host of the podcast #SistersInLaw. From 2010 to 2017, McQuade served as U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. McQuade was appointed by President Barack Obama, and was the first woman to serve in her position. Earlier in her career, she worked as a sports writer and copy editor, a judicial law clerk, an associate in private practice, and an assistant U.S. attorney. She and her husband have four children and live in Ann Arbor.
