Panel with Bates faculty John Baughman, Marcelle Medford, and Clarisa Pérez-Armendáriz, moderated by Michael Sargent, on the challenges facing democracy and building community across differences (panel 4:15–5:30pm in Chase Lounge), followed by dialogue and dinner 5:45–7pm in the Benjamin Mays Center. Registration required. Part of Bates' 2026 midterm Election Connection series.