The United States’ Democratic Promise
discussion guide—and the seven contrasting policy possibilities it offers as starters for further exploration–all focus on different governance approaches to the meaning and practice of democracy. It invites us to explore and consider alternative visions of how we act as citizens, participate in democratic structures, and exercise our choice, our vote, in the selection of officials and in direct decisions (referendums) on issues.
Significant underlying questions and concerns include what democracy is and why we value it? Also, what do “authenticity”, “meaningful participation”, “costs”, and “barriers” mean for our democracy?
In this third and final session of our small-group conversation series about The Economy & Democracy in America, participants from around the country gathered online via Zoom to discuss, explore,...
What does the American Dream mean to you? In the 2nd of three sessions of our small-group conversation series on the relationship of the Economy & Democracy in America, participants...
In the first of three sessions of our small-group conversation series on the relationship of the Economy & Democracy in America, participants worked together to explore different aspects of this...
