Essential Questions:
What core values should define a healthy democracy of the future? • How do we want people to feel living in a thriving democracy? • Who is not fully included today—and what would full inclusion look like? • How might democracy look when belonging is a daily lived experience? •What does meaningful participation look like beyond voting? • How should power be shared, checked, or decentralized? • What would a trustworthy and transparent information ecosystem look like? • How can we strengthen dialogue across differences? • What does justice look like in a positive democratic future?• How important is accountability in sustaining democracy? • What community relationships support a vibrant democracy? • What shared stories or traditions could help knit people together? • How can democratic systems become more effective at solving complex problems? • What innovations could strengthen democratic governance? • What responsibilities do we have to future generations? • How might youth shape a more hopeful democratic future? • What assumptions limit our imagination of democracy? • What would we design if we could start from scratch? • What is within our control to build the democracy we imagine? • What practical steps can communities take today? (Chatgpt)
Music: "Wake Up," John Legend, The Roots, Melanie Fiona , Common, Link to Site
Gathering: "An important element of a healthy democracy is..."
Video: Naomi Klein, "A Message from the Future II: The Years of Repair," The Leap &Intercept, 10/2/20 Link to video
Review: "What are the characteristics of a healthy democracy? (from session #2)
Exercise: Consequence Mapping the Healthy Democracy (see participant handbook)
Closing: "One thing that I am taking away about a healthy democratic future is..."
Readings:
• Participant Handbook, "Imaging a Healthy Democracy," Link to Site
• Characteristics of a healthy democracy Link to Site
• Kate Aronoff, "With a Green New Deal, here's what the world could look like for the next generation,"
The Intercept, 12/5/18 Link to Site (Read Gina's story only)
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