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SUMMARY:Press Freedom in Mexico: A Conversation with Sergio Sarmiento
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Sergio Sarmiento as he discusses the importance of press freedom for democracy in Mexico.\n\n\nPress freedom is a cornerstone of democratic governance\, yet in Mexico\, it has come under sustained pressure as journalists face intimidation\, violence\, and political constraints. These challenges raise broader questions about accountability\, democratic institutions\, and the public’s access to reliable information. \nThe Claudio X. González Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy presents “Press Freedom in Mexico: A Conversation With Sergio Sarmiento.” At this event\, renowned journalist\, columnist\, and political commentator Sergio Sarmiento will examine the role of a free press in sustaining democracy in Mexico\, the risks confronting journalists\, and the implications for democratic life and governance. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nFollow @BakerInstitute on X to join the conversation online with #BakerLive.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/press-freedom-in-mexico-a-conversation-with-sergio-sarmiento/
LOCATION:Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy\, 6100 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reexamining the “Nation of Immigrants”: The Politics of ICE Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a keynote and panel exploring new data on immigration enforcement\, stronger state protections\, and fair\, sustainable policy.\n\n\nReexamining the “Nation of Immigrants”: The Politics of ICE Enforcement \nWith the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) arrests and detentions surging\, California’s legislative leadership offers critical lessons on safeguarding rights and rebuilding trust. Join us on February 5\, 2026 for a keynote presentation followed by a panel of policymakers\, researchers\, and advocates who will discuss what the latest data reveal about enforcement patterns\, how to strengthen state protections\, and what’s next for fair and sustainable approaches to immigration.  \nReception 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nLecture and Panel 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nRegistration is free and required for all guests. We intentionally oversell tickets to ensure a full venue. Entry and seating are first come\, first served and not guaranteed\, even with a ticket. We recommend arriving early and join the pre-reception to maximize your chance of entry. \n\n\nAttorney General Rob Bonta will be the keynote speaker. \nPanelists include: \nCielo Castro\, Chief Impact Officer\, California Community Foundation (moderator) \nAhilan Arulanantham\, Professor from Practice\, UCLA Law; Faculty Co-Director\, Center for Immigration Law & Policy \nPaul Ong\, Director\, UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge \nAngelica Salas\, Executive Director\, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA); Luskin Senior Fellow \n\n\nAbout the Keynote Speaker\n\n\n\nIn the State Assembly\, Attorney General Bonta enacted nation-leading reforms to inject more justice and fairness into government and institutions. As the People’s Attorney\, he sees seeking accountability from those who abuse their power and harm others as one of the most important functions of the job. In elected office\, he has taken on powerful interests and advanced systemic change — pursuing corporate accountability\, standing up for workers\, punishing big polluters\, and fighting racial injustice. He has been a national leader in the fight to transform the criminal justice system\, banning private prisons and detention facilities in California\, as well as pushing to eliminate cash bail in the state. He has led statewide fights for racial\, economic\, and environmental justice and worked to further the rights of immigrant families\, renters\, and working Californians. \n\n\nCo-hosts and Reasearch\n\n\n\nThis event is part of the Luskin Lecture Series and co-hosted by the UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge\, the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute\, and the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. \nView all of our upcoming events at luskin.ucla.edu/events \n\n\nLearn more about the research from the Center for Neighborhood Knowledge and the Latino Policy & Politics Institute. \n\n\nTONGVA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). As a land grant institution\, we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors)\, ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past\, present and emerging. \nPHOTO RELEASEBy attending this event\, you will be entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. With your presence\, you authorize UCLA Luskin and its licensees to photograph you\, make sound and/or video recordings of you\, and use the recordings for marketing\, publicity and promotion of this event and UCLA Luskin generally. Please click on the link for the full UCLA Luskin Notice of Filming Release. \nAttendance by a public official will constitute acceptance of a reportable gift.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/reexamining-the-nation-of-immigrants-the-politics-of-ice-enforcement/
LOCATION:UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center\, 425 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Genocide Accusation Against Israel: A Scholarly Exchange
DESCRIPTION:In this discussion\, two leading experts on the study of genocide will consider the accusations of genocide against Israel.\n\n\nOmer Bartov will explain when and why he concluded that Israel was perpetrating genocide in Gaza\, examine the deeper causes of events in Gaza and the West Bank\, ponder the question of Israel’s appearance of impunity\, and consider the possible long-term effects of events since October 7. \nNorman J.W. Goda will discuss genocide accusations against Israel from historical\, political\, and legal perspectives. He will argue that the accusations as they relate to the war in Gaza should be examined from a more empirical perspective than has often been the case. \nThe Concept of Genocide \nA series exploring an idea used to convey the magnitude of the Holocaust that has now become newly charged and profoundly contentious. \nAlthough its legal definition differs somewhat from its role in popular discourse\, the word “genocide” as used today is understood as the “crime of all crimes\,” the gravest assault against human life and identity. For many years\, the word was closely associated with the Holocaust\, the Nazi campaign to exterminate the Jews. Many now accuse the state of Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians. \nDespite its pervasiveness in public discourse\, the concept of genocide is relatively new. It did not enter international law until 1948. Moreover\, scholars are divided regarding its legal definition and applications. This lecture series examines genocide as both a legal concept and a historical phenomenon. Over five lectures\, leading scholars will investigate: What is the concept of genocide? How did the Holocaust and state power define its postwar emergence? And how have recent debates amid Israel’s war in Gaza redefined scholars’ understanding of the limits and advantages of the genocide concept? Please join us for an important and pressing discussion. \nSpeakers \nOmer Bartov is an Israeli-American scholar and Dean’s Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University. He has written widely on war crimes\, interethnic relations\, and genocide. Recent books\, published in multiple languages\, include Anatomy of a Genocide: The Life and Death of a Town Called Buczacz (2018)\, which won the National Jewish Book Award\, and Genocide\, the Holocaust and Israel-Palestine: First-Person History in Times of Crisis (2023)\, named Choice 2024 Outstanding Academic Title. Bartov’s essays and commentaries have been widely featured in national and international magazines and media outlets. His new book\, Israel: What Went Wrong? will be published in April 2026 by FSG in the U.S. and Penguin/Random Books in the U.K. \n \nNorman J. W. Goda is the Norman and Irma Braman Professor of Holocaust Studies at the University of Florida. He specializes in the Holocaust\, Holocaust memory\, and Holocaust justice. His books include Tales from Spandau: Nazi Criminals and the Cold War (2007); The Holocaust: Europe\, the World\, and the Jews (2022); Rethinking Holocaust Justice: Essays Across Disciplines (2018) and Outside Looking In: The World Universalizes the Holocaust(2026). \n \nThis event is cosponsored by Perry World House. The Katz Center gratefully acknowledges the support of the Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/the-genocide-accusation-against-israel-a-scholarly-exchange/
LOCATION:Perry World House\, 3803 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Livestream - Press Freedom in Mexico: A Conversation with Sergio Sarmiento
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for a conversation with Sergio Sarmiento as he discusses the importance of press freedom for democracy in Mexico.\n\n\nPress freedom is a cornerstone of democratic governance\, yet in Mexico\, it has come under sustained pressure as journalists face intimidation\, violence\, and political constraints. These challenges raise broader questions about accountability\, democratic institutions\, and the public’s access to reliable information. \nThe Claudio X. González Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy presents “Press Freedom in Mexico: A Conversation With Sergio Sarmiento.” At this event\, renowned journalist\, columnist\, and political commentator Sergio Sarmiento will examine the role of a free press in sustaining democracy in Mexico\, the risks confronting journalists\, and the implications for democratic life and governance. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nFollow @BakerInstitute on X to join the conversation online with #BakerLive.
URL:https://politicaljar.com/event/livestream-press-freedom-in-mexico-a-conversation-with-sergio-sarmiento/
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