Conversations on Democracy
Democracy is something we experience, question, practice, and shape together. In these short videos, people from different backgrounds and communities share their perspectives on what democracy means, what strengthens it, and what it asks of us as citizens.
We invite you to add your voice to the conversation. Record and share a link to a short video sharing your own perspective—a question, an experience, an idea, or a reflection on democracy today.
Together, these voices create a growing portrait of democracy as it is understood and lived by citizens across the country.
Join the Conversation
America’s 250th anniversary is a time to look back — and to think seriously about what kind of democracy we want to carry forward. The Forum invites citizens, educators, community leaders, and others interested in civic renewal to explore new essays, emerging models, events, and conversations about how we can talk, think, and participate more constructively in democracy’s next chapter.