Democracy In Our Time
Democracy in Our Time: A Community Discussion of On Tyranny
Join us for a new monthly series that explores democracy. For our inaugural session, we'll host a community discussion of the book On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by historian Timothy Snyder. In this powerful bestseller, Snyder draws on the lessons of 20th-century history to offer urgent, practical guidance for recognizing and resisting…
Democracy in Our Time: A Screening of Free For All: The Public Library
Join us for the debut screening in our new series Democracy in Our Time, featuring the powerful documentary Free for All: The Public Library. This film explores the vital role public libraries have played in shaping American democracy past and present. From the visionary women of the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians navigating the…
Democracy in Our Time: The Art of Protest
Did you know that your right to protest is protected by the Constitution? Join us for a dynamic workshop where we’ll explore the history of protest movements, discuss the power of visual messaging, and design and create your own protest sign for a cause you care about. This program is open to teens and adults.
Democracy in Our Time: A Discussion of It Can’t Happen Here
As part of our Democracy in Our Time series, we invite you to join us for a discussion of Sinclair Lewis’s novel It Can’t Happen Here. Written in 1935 during the rise of fascism abroad and economic despair at home, Lewis's work remains relevant today. Blending sharp political satire with a chillingly realistic scenario, the…
Democracy in Our Time: A Discussion of Democracy Awakening
This month, we’ll discuss Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson. A New York Times bestseller and widely praised for its clarity and insight, this work explores the historical roots of America’s current political climate and the growing threats to democratic institutions. Drawing on over 150 years of…
Democracy in Our Time: A Discussion of Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism
Join us for a community discussion of Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Anne Applebaum. A national bestseller praised for its sharp insight, this timely work explores why democracies around the world are faltering and why many political elites are embracing authoritarianism. Drawing from her experience as a journalist…
Democracy in Our Time: A Community Discussion of How to Stand Up to a Dictator
Join us for a community discussion of How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Nobel Peace Prize–winning journalist Maria Ressa. A fearless defender of press freedom and democracy, Ressa chronicles her decades-long fight against corruption, disinformation, and authoritarian power in the Philippines and the growing global threat these forces pose to democratic societies everywhere.…