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 June 5, 2024: The Laboratories of Autocracy Playbook and How We Fight Back with David Pepper, Author & Activist David Pepper is a writer, democracy activist, former elected official, adjunct professor
and lawyer, and former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party. He also currently serves as
a senior fellow at the Kettering Foundation.
Pepper is the author of two recent non-fiction books—“Laboratories of Autocracy” and
“Saving Democracy”—outlining the threats to American democracy and how everyday
Americans can play active roles in protecting democracy.
David is a regular guest on MSNBC, CNN, C-SPAN, podcasts and radio shows around
the country, and his work has been featured in numerous newspapers and magazines.
Salon called “Laboratories of Autocracy” “arguably the most important book” about the
“erosion of democracy in America.” Upcoming Topics: -
June 12 - Citizens United Overreach: Legal Risk in For-Profit Corporate Boards’ Political Spending with Tom Moore, Center for American Progress -
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June 26 & July 3 - CANCELED - No Democracy Happy Hours - Cindy is on vacation. -
July 10 - U.S. Supreme Court Top Rulings & Recap of 2023/2024 Session -
July 17 - John Lewis National Day of Commemoration & Action -
July 24 - Civic Language Perceptions Project: How Civic Language Unites, Divides, & Motivates American Voters with Amy McIsaac, PACE |
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TOMORROW! June 6th @ 4:30 pm PT Edison Square in Tacoma, WA |
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WA Community Alliance, WA for Equitable Representation, FairVote WA, Fix Democracy First, Washington Bus, and Washington Conservation Action invite you to join us TOMORROW for Electoral Justice in Pierce County. When: Thursday, June 6th, 4:30-6:30 pm PT
Where: Edison Square, 5415 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 Guest Speakers: Senator Yasmin Trudeau Representative Sharlett Mena Chelsea McElroy, Tacoma School District Board Voter turnout in 2023 in WA was the lowest in state history, with Pierce County in the bottom 10 counties. Since the establishment of Pierce County, only three people of color have ever been elected to the county council. Something needs to be done. Join elected leaders, activists, and policy makers from around Pierce County as we take an analytical deep dive into our antiquated electoral system. Does it serve the interests of a multi-racial democracy? How can we do better? There is too much at stake in 2024 to not boldly envision better and more equitable voting systems. This event will include the release of a new video produced by WA for Equitable Representation, a review of the Electoral Justice Dashboard Pierce County, and a fun activity to learn more about electoral systems. Refreshments will be provided! |
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