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The 2012 Election with MSNBC's Chris Hayes: Power Tools to Build a Better Democracy

Date: 
Monday, September 10, 2012 - 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Location: 
Philanthropy NY - 9 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, New York, NY

Chris Hayes, News Host at MSNBC, will be leading a dynamic discussion focusing on philanthropy’s role in enabling all U.S. citizens to engage more deeply in the information they need to participate in democracy. How can foundations support the creation of tools and knowledge that can strengthen the ability of citizens to perform their civic duties?  What is philanthropy’s role in creating this capacity for a more responsive political system, especially in this election year?

Foundation funded initiatives like Open Congress and Document Cloud help to reveal information about government and politics, which is essential to understand how elections are waged and won, as well as how policies are crafted and executed.

Can't make it in person? Participate via Live Stream and tweet in questions to @PhilanthropyNY and be sure to tag your tweet with the event hashtag: #PNYEvent.

The webinar event will be recorded and avaialble on the PhilanthropyNY website after Monday.


Explore

  • How foundations have supported the development of information tools for building a better democracy
  • The role of philanthropy in creating media and information products and services that seek to enhance democracy
  • How people can get the critical information they need to be informed citizens during this election year

A Philanthropy New York Collaborative Program, co-presented by Media Impact Funders and part of Philanthropy New York’s 2012 Elections Series.

Presenters

Designed for All interested funders.

To regsiter: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org. Free for Philanthropy NY members /  $100 fee for non-members.

Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with any questions.