Skip to main content

Skidmore Election Icon: Simple representation of a marked ballot entering a ballot box, in green.

'Two Dads Defending Democracy'

Former U.S. Representative Joe Walsh and Fred Guttenberg, businessman-turned-activist following his daughter's murder in a school shooting , share their story as a way forward for civil discourse.

When and where

Date and time

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Address

Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 North Broadway, Arthur Zankel Music Center Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

About this event

Joe Walsh, a former U.S. representative from Illinois, and Fred Guttenberg, a businessman-turned-activist following his daughter’s murder in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, went from arguing with each other on social media and television to engaging in meaningful dialogue. The “Two Dads” forged a friendship through patience and civil discourse, demonstrating how people from opposite ends of the political spectrum can find common ground on contentious issues such as gun safety. As the 2024 election approaches, they share their story as a way forward for civil discourse to make the democratic principle of disagreement possible. Presented in conjunction with Skidmore College's Election 2024 programming.

Tags: skidmore

Back to events list

Event times and information subject to change and not guaranteed.