Lemann Center Events
Friday, August 21, 2026
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Join Silvina Montrul as she explores how Brazilian Portuguese is evolving across spoken and written forms. Study of 72 native speakers Education impacts grammar & comprehension Some language changes are happening across ALL speakers Discover how schooling may actually drive language evolution.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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This talk examines how MBL used social media to mobilize mass anti-left sentiment yet failed to turn that energy into lasting political power. It argues that digital “indignation politics” can amplify outrage—but struggles to build durable institutions—helping explain the rise of Bolsonarismo’s more reactionary agenda.
