BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://cdt.org//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.28// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Center for Democracy and Technology Events X-WR-CALDESC:Events found on https://cdt.org X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250515T012116UTC-695756ead3@https://cdt.org DTSTAMP:20250515T012116Z DESCRIPTION:Date: October 2\, 2024\nTime: 9:30am to 11am ET\nWomen of color candidates continue to be underrepresented in Congress while also facing significant challenges in running for office. One of these challenges incl udes the kinds of offensive and hate speech they are subject to on social media platforms. In this research briefing\, we will share findings from a new study conducted by the Online Violence Against Women in Politics Work ing Group at the Ford Institute for Human Security at the University of Pi ttsburgh\, the Politus Project\, and the Center for Democracy &\; Techn ology. The analysis focuses on posts on X/Twitter targeting all candidates running for a Congressional seat in the 2024 U.S. elections\, as well as Presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. It builds on CDT̵ 7\;s previous report\, “\;An Unrepresentative Democracy: How Disinfor mation and Online Abuse Hinder Women of Color Political Candidates in the United States.“\;\nPlease join us to discuss findings that point to t he disproportionate impacts on women of color candidates in particular\, a nd the implications for our democracy. \nAccessibility: If you have questi ons\, concerns\, or access needs\, please contact events@cdt.org in advanc e of the event.\nWatch Live\nView Transcript DTSTART:20241002T133000Z DTEND:20241002T150000Z LOCATION:Virtual SUMMARY:Report launch –\; Offensive speech and hate speech targeted at Congressional Candidates in the 2024 Election. URL:https://cdt.org/event/report-launch-offensive-speech-and-hate-speech-ta rgeted-at-congressional-candidates-in-the-2024-election/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR