Elizabeth Cohen

Elizabeth Cohen, a political science professor at Syracuse University and soon to be at Boston University, dives into the intricate relationship between time and political values. She discusses how time impacts voting rights, sovereignty, and citizenship, arguing that it should be central to political theory. The conversation covers the ethical implications of animal citizenship, the influence of time on social structures, and the inequities in electoral processes. Cohen emphasizes the tangible effects of economic disparities and the need for reforms to ensure fair access to political participation.