News,Events,Insights News The impact of AI and deepfakes on election misinformation November 28, 2023 WHYY featured a radio segment on AI’s impact on election misinformation and included Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar’s input on work that needs to be done to limit the potential damage. The segment discusses AI … Read More… News Former PA secretary of state founds election security firm November 15, 2023 Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was featured in the Bucks County Herald discussing the formal launch of Athena Strategies. She discussed the firm’s work to improve election security, democracy, and civil discourse across the country. … Read More… News Why the fight to counter false election claims may be harder in 2024 November 13, 2023 Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was recently interviewed by NPR about election misinformation and our ability to counter it as we head into the 2024 election. She discussed resources that were available during and after the 2020 election … Read More… News How abortion became the central issue in Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court race November 8, 2023 Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar spoke this week with the Pennsylvania Capital-Star to discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court race and other races on the ballot, and the role that issues, including abortion rights, were playing … Read More… Insights Athena Strategies Recognizes Election Hero Day & 2023 Election Resources November 6, 2023 Today is not only the day before the general election, but it is also Election Hero Day! We would like to recognize the dedication and crucial work that election officials, poll workers, and other volunteers … Read More… News Former Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar Launches Athena Strategies, LLC October 17, 2023 Former Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar announced today the formal launch of Athena Strategies, a non-partisan consulting firm that advises and collaborates with a broad base of organizations, institutions, and government officials to strengthen … Read More… News Ahead of 2024, we must protect election workers nationwide. Our democracy depends on it. October 9, 2023 In a recent op-ed in The Hill, Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar conveys the increasing threats and intimidation being inflicted on election officials, and the devastating impact on our democracy. She shares her experiences as … Read More… News A potential federal shutdown is yet another thing for election officials to worry about October 9, 2023 Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar recently spoke with Votebeat about the implications of a government shutdown on voting and the electoral process. Drawing from her experiences as Pennsylvania Secretary of State during the 2019 U.S. … Read More… News Hochul signs election rights laws expanding early voting, faces immediate Republican opposition September 21, 2023 Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was proud to support and attend New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s voting rights bill signing ceremony this week, enacting a series of election reform measures that will give NY voters … Read More… News New York set to expand early voting by mail — but legal challenges are likely September 20, 2023 In a recent interview with Gothamist, Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar discussed New York’s new legislation to expand voting access by allowing any registered voter to cast an early ballot by mail. She drew on … Read More… News Athena Strategies Recognizes National Disability Voting Rights Week September 14, 2023 This week is Disability Voting Rights Week, and Athena Strategies urges everyone to help ensure that voters with disabilities can exercise their fundamental right to vote. There are over 38 million people with disabilities who … Read More… News Georgia indicted Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election. Why hasn’t any other state? September 12, 2023 Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar recently spoke with Business Insider to discuss the indictments relating to the 2020 election. She talked about her experiences as PA Secretary of State and the impact of the intentional … Read More… Previous 1…456789 Next
