People are targeted across this country because of who they are and what they believe. The hate comes in many forms: vicious intimidation and cybertrolling; vandalism and arson of houses of worship; assault or even murder on your own doorstep. Hate is proliferating and spiking, so how do we combat it? Arjun will take you to the front lines and show you how survivors are rebuilding and resisting, how local communities and allies are supporting them, and what you can do to take on bias and hate. A single hateful act can reveal the worst in humanity, and the response the most compassionate. 

The promise of civil and human rights is the fabric that connects us all. They bridge our divides, transcend borders, and cultivate democratic and economic prosperity. Yet, civil and human rights are routinely ignored and violations are rarely addressed. In this unique talk, Arjun will describe why we must stand up for the most vulnerable, the role the U.S. must play in safeguarding these rights, the opportunities and perils of human rights advocacy, and why vindicating these rights makes for a more just and safe planet. He will draw from his diverse experiences, including serving as a legal observer across the world, including at Guantanamo Bay, and being censored by foreign nations, including Saudi Arabia, for his human rights reporting.     

By 2050, there will no racial or religious majority in the U.S. These changing demographics will reshape our schools, cities, companies, and electorate. How do we ensure that diversity reenergizes rather than divides us? Arjun will discuss how to celebrate diversity, cultivate equity, and prepare for the fissures and opportunities that lie ahead. He will provide insights that he has previously shared with law enforcement, legislators, the Equal Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. State Department.

We live in a world where our every movement can be tracked and our every thought monitored. The places we go, the people we call, the sites we visit, and the ideas we search for online reveal who we are and what we believe. This can lead to state surveillance, corporate exploitation, and manipulation by third parties. Arjun will explore privacy in the digital era, why we have an interest in privacy even if we have “nothing to hide,” and how to regulate the collection and dissemination of our data.