On October 10, 2024, the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy continues its Fall 2024 series, Envisioning Democratic Futures, with an exciting talk by renowned journalist and political commentator Susan B. Glasser. As a staff writer at The New Yorker and co-author of numerous influential political works, Glasser brings an unmatched breadth of insight into the complexities of Washington politics, global conflicts, and the power structures that shape our modern world.
Glasser’s talk is especially timely as the U.S. approaches the 2024 Presidential Election. With democracy itself a central issue in the upcoming election cycle, the questions of how to safeguard democratic institutions and protect electoral integrity loom large. Glasser’s extensive reporting on the inner workings of the Trump administration in her book The Divider offers a critical perspective on the growing threats to democratic norms and the profound divisions in American society.
Throughout her career, Glasser has held top editorial positions in some of Washington’s most prestigious publications, including Politico, where she founded Politico Magazine, and Foreign Policy, which won numerous awards during her leadership. Her years at The Washington Post included pivotal roles as editor of Outlook and national news, as well as an on-the-ground role as the paper’s Moscow co-bureau chief during a particularly volatile time in U.S.-Russia relations. Glasser’s expertise extends beyond the American political scene—she covered the impeachment of Bill Clinton, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the entanglements of money and power in U.S. politics.
For students, scholars, and anyone invested in the future of democracy, this event is a great opportunity to engage with one of the most respected voices in political journalism at a critical juncture in American history.
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