Democracy Happy Hour TODAY @ 5 pm PT/8 pm ET via Zoom! Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT/8 pm ET. This is an online virtual event via Zoom. Today's topic for August 27, 2025: with Kristina Becvar, Bridge Alliance Education Fund In the last decade, the ecosystem working toward a healthy democracy has grown from dozens to thousands of organizations tackling everything from electoral reform to civic education, bridge-building to institutional repair. This represents an extraordinary surge of civic energy. But growth and impact aren't the same thing. After Donald Trump's return to the presidency, those of us in this space faced an uncomfortable question: If we've built such a robust movement, why does American democracy still feel so fragile? That question prompted the Bridge Alliance Education Fund to examine our collective efforts through interviews, surveys, and field assessments. Their new report, "The Path Forward for the Healthy Democracy Ecosystem,” offers both honest critique and actionable direction for democracy work in the Trump era. Kristina Becvar is the Executive Director of the Bridge Alliance Education Fund, co-publisher of The Fulcrum, and project manager for the Citizen Connect initiative. In these roles, she is a driving force behind collaborative efforts to transform our democracy. Recognizing that no single idea or organization can address our complex challenges in isolation, Kristina excels in blending intuitive leadership with data-driven insights. |
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