Covering Politics: Journalism Through the Lens of Local Elections

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm

On Campus World Room, School of Journalism

The Holder Initiative

With Election Day just around the corner, please join the Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative for Civil and Political Rights and Columbia Votes for a discussion panel on the important role of journalism in New York City politics.

Discussion and Q&A: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Reception: 7:30-8:00 p.m. (Food will be served)

Speakers:

Jessy Edwards, Reporter at Hell Gate and Pulitzer Finalist
Elizabeth Kim CC'95, JRN'08, Reporter at Gothamist & WNYC
Sara Lind SIPA'17, Co-Executive Director at Open Plans
Jeffrey C. Mays CC'96, JRN'97, Metro Politics Reporter at The New York Times

Moderated by Juan Manuel Benítez, Philip S. Balboni Professor of Professional Practice of Local Journalism at Columbia Journalism School

Registration for this event is required.

Please Note: This event is open to CU affiliates only.