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In-person and online democracy events in Florida. Visit frequently to see new events.  

2024 – UPCOMING DEMOCRACY EVENTS

JAN 13, 2024 – KAREN SVOBODA

Assault on Our Freedoms – Presentations by Karen Svoboda of Defense of Democracy and representatives of the Purple Group. Sponsored by the Floridians For Democracy Coalition.

In-person live event: Collaboratory – 2031 Jackson St, Fort Myers from 1:15 PM to 4:30 PM.

Online: watch via Zoom, Saturday, January 13, 2:00 PM ET – You must register.  

 
JAN 10, 2024 – DAVID PEPPER

Saving Democracy: A user’s Manual for Every American A Talk With David Pepper
Learn more about the challenges facing our democracy and how to play a more active and effective role in lifting our democracy. Sponsored by Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice. 

Online: watch via Zoom, Wednesday, January 10, 8:00 PM ET – You must register.  

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JAN 10, 2024 – HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

America at a Crossroads – A discussion with author Heather Cox Richardson and Pat Morrison, journalist, author, and broadcast personality. 

In her most recent book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, Cox Richardson offers an analysis of how America, historically seen as a “beacon of democracy” is now in the brink of autocracy – and what we can do about it. Sponsored by America at a Crossroad.

Online: watch via Zoom, Wednesday, January 10, 8:00 PM ET – You must register.  

PAST DEMOCRACY EVENTS

DEC 13, 2023 – ANNE APPLEBAUM

World at War – Interview with author Anne Applpebaum author of Twilight of Democracy.  
Sponsored by America at a Crossroad.

 

DEC 12, 2023 – REC CECILIA KINGMAN

Recognizing and Resisting Fascism – Presented by Reverend Cecilia Kingman.  
Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice

 

NOV 11, 2023 – RUTH BEN-GHIAT

Fascism at Our Doorstep – Presented by Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat 
Sponsored by Floridians for Democracy Coalition.

 

NOV 5, 2023 – DANIEL ZINBLATT & STEPHED LEVITSKY

Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point – Presented by Professors Daniel Ziblatt & Stephen Levitsky 
Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice & First Parish Church

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