Citizen Assembly invites you to join us in the never-ending, limitless process of REAL deliberative democracy, thanks to the groundbreaking technology Egora, “The Worldwide Stock-Market of Ideas”! Egora-ILP.org With Egora EVERYONE is able to participate in democracy at their own convenience and at their own level of comfort, by… – developing their own political philosophy…
LIBERALS AND CONSERVATIVES AGREE: THE FEDERAL BUDGET PROCESS IS A MESS. CAN IT BE OVERHAULED?One of the key functions of Congress is to pass a budget. But often that seems close to impossible. Lack of agreement over federal spending regularly threatens to bring about government shutdowns, which affect millions of Americans. Yet few of us…
Political polarization is at an all-time high, and voters expend significant energy fighting to enact the “right” policies at all levels of government. But is this the best way to get good policy? Ilya Somin, Law Professor at George Mason University, argues that there is another alternative that is much more effective: allowing voters to…
Debates about election procedures and voting rights continue to heat up at the local and national levels. Meanwhile, mis- and disinformation threaten the understanding and interpretation of a wide range of vital issues, from the pandemic to the economy. Among this instability, most Americans feel that the very institution of democracy is under threat. One…
With a Supreme Court that tilts conservative, the future of the highest court is contentious. All eyes are on Justice Amy Coney Barrett as she fills the seat long-held by Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Considering that Barrett’s nomination process was controversial amid a divided government, issues like abortion rights and gun ownership that are being debated…
This month marks one year since the 2021 United States Capitol attack. Over the course of the past year, our nation has had to reexamine the state of American democracy in the wake of partisan polarization. For this first Conversationalist Series event of 2022, join Millions of Conversations Founding President and CEO Samar Ali in discussion…
Join us for an interactive introduction to Living Room Conversations, our model, and upcoming programs. This is a great first step to help you understand what we do, meet some of our staff, and decide how to get involved– whether as a host, participant, volunteer, or all of the above. There will be time for…
Mental Health & Belonging:Our New Year’s ResolutionWatch Party on Thursday, January 20th, 8-9pm Eastern/5-6pm Pacific!This year Living Room Conversations’ resolution is to create a focus on belonging. Where and how you feel a sense of belonging has a huge impact on sense of self and well-being. Last year, we saw a jump in the number of…