If you want to strengthen democracy where it matters most ... in our communities, our schools, our workplaces and local economies, our military, our government, our media, our constitution ... you will find something inspiring in Minneapolis, Minnesota this August 2-6, 2017. Join us at the third Democracy Convention.
More than one conference, the Democracy Convention houses many conferences under one roof, as well as cross-conference tracks and plenaries. As the great progressive reformer Fighting Bob La Follette said, "democracy is a life," and "involves constant struggle" in all sectors of society. With the Democracy Convention, we recognize the importance of each of these separate democracy struggles, as well as the need to unite them all in a common, deeply rooted, broad based, movement for democracy.
Asserting Rights for All Living Beings and Mother Earth & Creating a Global System of Democratic Governance
Voting Rights and Open Government
Amending Our Basic Law
People Power for Peace & Against War
A Free Press for a Free Society
Democratizing Our Schools, Colleges & Universities
Racial Equity, Equality & Justice
Community and Worker Power: Economics and Politics as if People Mattered
Overcoming Oppression, Building an Inclusive Movement
The skills of arts of democracy form a repertoire of action that we all may contribute to and learn from.