MiP Team Forum

Webinar: How to reform American government

Twelfth Annual A. Alfred Taubman Forum on Public Policy

Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EDT
Online: https://www.brookings.edu/events/webinar-how-to-reform-american-government/

The United States is at a major inflection point as the government struggles to contain a widespread pandemic and every facet of life has been upended. The ongoing crisis has exposed government shortcomings and raised questions about performance, efficiency, and effectiveness. The country faces critical issues in terms of public health, the economy, and social well-being. Problems such as political polarization, disinformation, and the weaponization of social media continue to be problematic in the lead-up to the 2020 elections.

On May 5, as part of the twelfth annual A. Alfred Taubman Forum on Public Policy, Governance Studies at Brookings will host a webinar to look at problems of American government and possible structural and institutional reforms. Speakers will discuss how to improve government performance and how to mitigate the effects of disinformation and polarization—all obstacles that hinder good governance.

Viewers can submit questions for panelists by emailing events@brookings.edu or via Twitter at @BrookingsGov.

Discussion

Lee Drutman, Senior Fellow, Political Reform Program, New America | @leedrutman
Nicol Turner Lee, Fellow, Governance Studies, Brookings | @drturnerlee
Tom Wheeler, Visiting Fellow, Governance Studies, Brookings | @tewheels
Elaine Kamarck, Founding Director and Senior Fellow, Center for Effective Public Management, Brookings | @EKamarck

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