Vox, Institute for the Study of Modern Authoritarianism host “Liberalism for the 21st Century” conference

At the moment, Vox introduced a media partnership with the Institute for the Research of Trendy Authoritarianism (ISMA) for the second annual convention, “Liberalism for the twenty first Century.” This two-day occasion brings collectively a few of the world’s main liberal thinkers, journalists, and advocates for a day and a half of programming devoted to countering the rise of illiberalism and charting a course ahead for a liberalism that may reply the challenges of the fashionable period. The convention will happen August 14 and 15 on the historic Watergate Lodge in Washington, DC.Vox is sponsoring the panel “Philosophical Roots of Intolerant Actions,” moderated by senior correspondent Zack Beauchamp, dissecting the varied mental origins of up to date illiberalism, and exploring methods by which liberalism can reply on the stage of concepts. The panel will function Damon Linker, senior lecturer, College of Pennsylvania; Tom Palmer, senior fellow, Cato Institute; and Laura Discipline, creator of Livid Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Proper.“Vox is proud to associate once more with the Institute for the Research of Trendy Authoritarianism in assist of this necessary discussion board for dialogue in protection of democracy across the globe,” mentioned Elbert Ventura, Vox’s government editor.“We’re at a harmful second, with the forces of authoritarianism gathering energy and threatening liberal democracy in the US and elsewhere,” famous ISMA President and editor of The UnPopulist, Shikha Dalmia. “These forces are aided by intolerant ideologies that deserve a forceful mental response. Finally, it is a battle of concepts, and we’re very glad to have a associate like Vox with us.”The convention will function keynotes by Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza and award-winning creator Suketu Mehta, and panel discussions that includes prime journalists, policymakers, and lecturers from world wide, together with Jack Goldsmith, Frank Fukuyama, Derek Thompson, Steven Pinker, Jennifer Mittelstadt, Janice Stein, and extra. Invoice Kristol will host a debate on immigration. A full lineup and registration particulars can be found right here.