Johns Hopkins SAIS to host "Building a Global Democratic Movement to Counter Authoritarianism" with Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator from Vermont, October 9, in Washington, DC
MEDIA ADVISORY
"A Conversation on Building a global democratic movement to counter authoritarianism" with Bernie Sanders, Senator from Vermont, will be hosted at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). The event is presented by the Dean's Forum.
Sen. Sanders will speak about the problem of authoritarian nationalism threatening democratic societies, and the need to address this challenge by building a global progressive movement based on the principles of democracy, equality, and economic and environmental justice.
Speaker
Bernie Sanders
U.S. Senator from Vermont
Time and Date
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Location
Johns Hopkins SAIS
Kenney Herter Auditorium
1740 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Registration
The event is open to the public and media, with registration. Members of the working press can request to cover the event by emailing [email protected]. Final media access will be confirmed at least one day prior to the event. Pre-authorized camera setup will only be permitted from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Media Contact
Nate Thompson
Johns Hopkins SAIS
+1 (202) 587-3251 office
+1 (202) 360-3039 mobile
[email protected]
Josh Miller-Lewis
Senator Bernie Sanders, Washington, DC office
+1 (202) 224-5141 office
About the Speaker
Bernie Sanders is an Independent Senator from Vermont. In 2006, he was elected to the U.S. Senate after 16 years as Vermont’s sole congressman in the House of Representatives. In Congress, Bernie has fought tirelessly for working families and a progressive foreign policy that prioritizes diplomacy over unilateral military action. As chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Bernie worked across the aisle to “bridge Washington’s toxic partisan divide and cut one of the most significant deals in years.” Sanders serves as the chair of outreach for the Democratic caucus and is the ranking member on the Senate Budget Committee.
About Johns Hopkins SAIS
A division of Johns Hopkins University, the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is a global institution that offers students an international perspective on today's critical issues. For 75 years, Johns Hopkins SAIS has produced great leaders, thinkers, and practitioners of international relations. Public leaders and private sector executives alike seek the counsel of the faculty, whose ideas and research inform and shape policy. Johns Hopkins SAIS offers a global perspective across three campus locations: Bologna, Italy; Nanjing, China; and Washington, D.C. The school's interdisciplinary curriculum is strongly rooted in the study of international economics, international relations, and regional studies, preparing students to address multifaceted challenges in the world today.
For more information, visit sais-jhu.edu or @SAISHopkins
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