# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 'Rural vs. Urban: The Growing Divide that Threatens Democracy'
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am – Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a conversation on the economic and social factors driving political polarization, particularly the growing urban/rural divide.About this EventYou can attend this event in-person at the Miller Center in Charlottesville or as a webinar.Complete this registration form to attend this event in-person. If you'd prefer to join online, please complete this .Please note that construction on Old Ivy Road may affect your journey to the Miller Center and require extra travel time. You can .Join us for an important conversation on the economic and social factors driving political polarization, particularly the growing urban/rural divide in America. The panel includes Suzanne Mettler, author of Rural Versus Urban: The Growing Divide That Threatens Democracy; UVA Law Professor Rich Schragger, an expert on federalism, urban policy, and the constitutional and economic status of cities; and Sid Milkis, the White Burkett Miller Professor in the Department of Politics and interim director of the Program on Constitutionalism and Democracy. A book sale and signing will follow the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/rural-vs-urban-the-growing-divide-that-threatens-democracy/100001967219427263
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, virtual, webinar
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlottesville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Miller Center
- **lat**: 38.0476388
- **long**: -78.5136607
- **full address**: The Miller Center, 2201 Old Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 'Rural vs. Urban: The Growing Divide that Threatens Democracy' being held?
  - **A:** 'Rural vs. Urban: The Growing Divide that Threatens Democracy' takes place on Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am to Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm at The Miller Center, 2201 Old Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 'Rural vs. Urban: The Growing Divide that Threatens Democracy'?
  - **A:** 'Rural vs. Urban: The Growing Divide that Threatens Democracy' is organized by Miller Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 'Rural vs. Urban: The Growing Divide that Threatens Democracy' is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlottesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 'Rural vs. Urban: The Growing Divide that Threatens Democracy' sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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