News & Updates

News from the states in which Pillars is involved, and updates on Pillars events.
Pillars Updates

Statement from Ben Ginsberg and Bob Bauer on the November 2024 Election

As co-chairs of Pillars of the Community, we commend the election administrators, poll workers, and volunteers who worked tirelessly to conduct this November’s election with professionalism and adherence…
November 12, 2024
Pillars Updates

Ben Ginsberg on the “Prosecuting Donald Trump” Podcast

Co-Chair Ben Ginsberg joined the “Prosecuting Donald Trump” podcast with Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann to discuss election administration. From the transcript: Mary McCord: So we’re really…
November 12, 2024
Pillars Updates

Bipartisan Leaders Across Georgia Reaffirm Confidence in Election Integrity

A distinguished coalition of bipartisan Georgia leaders, known as the “Pillars of the Community,” has issued a strong statement of confidence in the integrity and resilience of Georgia’s…
November 5, 2024
Pillars Updates

Pillars in WisPolitics

WisPolitics covered Pillars’ efforts to bolster trust in elections across the country: Ben Ginsberg, former counsel to George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, and Bob Bauer, former White…
November 4, 2024
Pillars Updates

Pillars in the Houston Chronicle

Writing in the Houston Chronicle, Bill King and Charles Blain discuss Pillars’ efforts to boost trust in elections in the state and beyond: This year, we joined…
November 4, 2024
Pillars Updates

Ben Ginsberg on WBUR: The looming legal battle after Election Day

As Election Day approaches, Ben Ginsberg, co-chair of Pillars of the Community, joined WBUR’s On Point to discuss election integrity, security, and the organization’s efforts to build public trust in…
November 4, 2024
Pillars Updates

Dozens of AZ Community Leaders Sign On To Statement Affirming Trust in Elections

On October 25 and October 27 Pillars of the Community places a full page ad in the Arizona Capitol Times and the Arizona Republic, respectively. Dozens of Arizona community leaders…
October 30, 2024
Pillars Updates

Fox 10’s John Hook interviews Bob Bauer and Ben Ginsberg on Pillars and election integrity

Pillars of the Community Co-Chairs Bob Bauer and Ben Ginsberg spoke with John Hook from Fox 10 Phoenix about election integrity, electoral processes, and Pillars’ efforts to improve trust in…
October 28, 2024
Pillars Updates

Bauer & Ginsberg on Fox 10 Phoenix

Co-Chairs Ben Ginsberg and Bob Bauer joined Fox 10 Phoenix’s “Newsmaker” with John Hook to discuss Pillars’ efforts:…
October 27, 2024
Pillars Updates

Pillars in The New York Times

The New York Times Magazine‘s Jim Rutenberg published a piece, “The Army of Election Officials Ready to Reject the Vote.” In it he profiles Pillars’ efforts to…
October 25, 2024