Race, Gender, and Religion in Politics - University of San Diego, CA

Democracy Matters: USD co-allied with the University of San Diego's Women's Center as well as the United Front Multicultural Center to host an event entitled, "Election 2008:  Does Race, Gender, or Religion Matter?" which generated a dynamic conversation with approximately 30 students, faculty members, and campus officials.  As the dialogue spoke to the disproportionate number of women or persons of color in elected office, Democracy Matters proposed clean elections as an avenue for correcting this inequity.  Many members requested additional information after the discussion concluded, and once again, DM was able to show how the implementation of clean elections can resolve a number of inaccuracies that flood our current democracy.

Brittany Schweer
DM Campus Coordinator
University of San Diego