Deliberation in Action: Your Front-Row Seat to Reimagining Democracy

6/17/2025

With just one week remaining until “Deliberation in Action: A Civic Season Call to Reimagine Democracy”, now is the time to register for this timely and action-focused webinar. Held during Civic Season, this event brings together leading democratic innovators to share real-world strategies for bridging divides, building civic trust, and making democracy more inclusive and participatory. Whether you're an engaged citizen or a civic leader, this conversation will equip you with tools to help strengthen democracy in your community. Read more in the blog post below.

Coming Monday, June 23rd: "Deliberation in Action: A Civic Season Call to Reimagine Democracy"
12:00–1:30 p.m. Eastern / 9:00–10:30 a.m. Pacific

With exactly one week until this pivotal conversation, now is the perfect time to mark your calendar and secure your spot for what promises to be a transformative exploration of democratic renewal in America.

Why This Matters Right Now

As we find ourselves in the heart of Civic Season—that meaningful period between Juneteenth and the Fourth of July—communities nationwide are wrestling with urgent questions about our democratic future. This webinar offers more than discussion; it provides a roadmap for action.

The National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) has assembled an exceptional panel of democratic innovators who will share concrete strategies for:

Bridging community divisions through structured dialogue and deliberation
Building genuine civic trust in an era of increasing polarization
Creating inclusive decision-making processes that give every voice meaningful power
Transforming democracy from spectator sport to shared practice

Meet Your Guides

This conversation brings together five leading voices in democratic renewal:

Roshan Bliss - Director of Democracy Innovations at NCDD, coordinating national efforts to strengthen democratic practice
Marjan Ehsassi - Executive Director of FIDE - North America, offering international perspectives on civic engagement
Katie Fahey - Co-Founder & Executive Director of The People, whose redistricting reform work has mobilized thousands of citizens
Christine Lopes Metcalfe - Chief of Staff at Local Policy Lab, working at the intersection of community organizing and policy innovation
Rahmin Sarabi - Director & Founder of American Public Trust, focused on rebuilding civic trust through community-centered approaches

Real Solutions for Real Challenges

This isn't theoretical discussion—it's practical strategy. You'll discover how communities are already using dialogue and deliberation to tackle everything from local governance challenges to policy reform. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, community leader, policymaker, or concerned citizen, you'll leave with actionable insights for strengthening democracy in your own context.

The Moment is Now

Democratic renewal doesn't happen in distant capitals—it happens in communities like yours, through conversations like this one. The relationships built and strategies shared in tomorrow's webinar will ripple outward, contributing to the democratic culture we're creating for future generations.

In a time when our democratic institutions face unprecedented challenges, this conversation offers both hope and practical pathways forward. Democracy as living culture, not just inherited system. Civic engagement as shared practice, not spectator sport.

Reserve Your Spot Today

One week to go. Mark your calendar and register now for this essential conversation about reimagining democracy in action.

Save the date and register for Monday, June 23rd, 12:00–1:30 p.m. Eastern / 9:00–10:30 a.m. Pacific.

The future of democratic culture depends on the conversations we're having today. Join us next Monday to be part of this crucial movement.

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