Lecture Lounge is a series of 90-minute lectures from professors, researchers, artists and communities, open to the community, and held in relaxed public settings, like bars and cafes.
The goal of Lecture Lounge is to provide approachable lectures on a variety of topics.
At Lecture Lounge, for the first 30 minutes participants get checked in, grab some food and drink and mingle. The lecturer will present for about an hour, followed by a 25-minute Q&A.
Rise of Third Parties: Election Reform and Our Political Moment
Friday, May 30, 2025
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Talley Student Union at NC State
Room 4101
2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Free (please RSVP at above link)
Our political moment finds many questioning whether our dominant political parties can provide a meaningful vision of the good life that is responsive to the needs of everyday Americans. How can third parties be part of a productive political conversation in America? How does election reform and ranked-choice voting, limits on gerrymandering, and term limits relate to opening up new spaces for a more vibrant politics? What are the difficulties third parties face in getting on the ballot in North Carolina?
Join us for a rare panel discussion involving The Forward Party, Justice for All Party, and Libertarian Party. The talk will be moderated by Matthew Williams (Organizer for Triangle Heterodox Club).
Discussions about the continued relevancy of a two party system to a modern context, how election requirements limit third parties’ participation, and the merits of ranked choice voting, proportional representation systems, and other election reforms will be discussed.
This is NOT a political rally or endorsement of any of these parties. It will be held at NCSU as an intellectual discussion on election reform, our current political moment, and third party participation more generally.
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