News & Updates

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

Pillars of the Community Hosts Georgia Kickoff with Gabriel Sterling, Nadine Williams, Joseph Kirk, and Mandi Smith

On August 12, Pillars of the Community held its Georgia Kickoff Meeting at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center. The event provided a forum for community…
August 13, 2024
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ABA names Bob Bauer a recipient of its Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award

Co-Chair Bob Bauer, Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence, received one of the American Bar Association’s Unsung Heroes of Democracy Awards on August 2, during the ABA’s annual…
August 1, 2024
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Pillars of the Community Hosts Wisconsin Kickoff with Riley Willman, Lisa Tollefson, and Paulina Gutiérrez

On July 24, Pillars of the Community held its Wisconsin Kickoff Meeting in Madison, where we convened election officials, policy experts, and a bipartisan group of community leaders…
July 25, 2024
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Pillars of the Community Hosts Maricopa County Election Facility Tour with Stephen Richer, Scott Jarrett, and Rey Valenzuela

On June 27, Pillars of the Community facilitated a tour of the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center. The tour, led by Stephen Richer (Maricopa County Recorder), Scott…
July 15, 2024
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Bob Bauer and Ben Ginsberg receive the American Bar Association Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award

The American Bar Association has awarded Pillars of the Community Co-chairs Bob Bauer and Ben Ginsberg the Unsung Heroes of Democracy Award.  The award recognizes those…
July 15, 2024
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Pillars of the Community Launches Inaugural Meeting in Arizona with Adrien Fontes, Stephen Richer

On May 14, Pillars of the Community held its inaugural meeting at the Flinn Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing together community leaders and election officials to engage in…
June 13, 2024