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IN DEFENSE OF PARTISANSHIP imagines what partisanship might look like if we put into place important reforms. Through a sweeping history of Congress since the Founding, Zelizer offers a way forward. Some are simple—repeal the filibuster, restore the campaign-finance rules undone by the Citizens United decision—while others are more revolutionary—increase the size of the House of Representatives. These reforms, which focus on enabling political parties to speak more forcefully and clearly for American citizens, have the potential to pay respect the deep differences that divide us while simultaneously creating more opportunities for collaboration, cooperation, and consensus. This book arrives just after one of the most contentious presidential elections in history. As the president is inaugurated and a sure-to-be-polarized Congress takes their seats, isn’t it time to envision how we might govern better? Julian E. Zelizer is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Class of 1941 Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University, a CNN political analyst and a contributor to NPR’s Here & Now. Joining Zelizer for this evening’s conversation is Margaret Talev, Axios senior contributor and director of Syracuse University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship. This event is sponsored by the NYU John Brademas Center and the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. This program is open to everyone. Registration is required in order to attend this event. Please note that seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. This program will be recorded. *This page is for virtual registration only.*