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MCC Daily Tribune

Two Upcoming Deliberative Dialogues on Safeguarding Voting and Elections

Deliberative dialogues are unique opportunities to engage in collaborative thinking about pressing public issues. Because each dialogue takes the form of deliberation, attendees drive the conversation in small groups facilitated by trained moderators. Deliberation is unlike the panel discussions or debates we are accustomed to in American politics, as it is highly participatory, egalitarian, and non-adversarial. The foundation of each deliberative dialogue is an issue guide. These guides offer an opportunity to critically explore an issue while also putting our personal values at the center of the conversation. Overall, deliberation promotes the listening and talking necessary to have difficult conversations in a democratic society. 

If this sounds like an experience that interests you, there are two upcoming deliberations on voting and elections. Because Americans are concerned about their elections and worry about restrictions on access to voting, election interference, and election integrity, this is an important conversation. Come deliberate over options that emphasize improving voter turnout, securing elections, and making voting fairer and more inclusive. 

On Thursday, 10/21, from 1230pm-145pm on Zoom, the Fall Deliberative Dialogue Series Continues with Voting: How Should We Improve and Safeguard Our Elections? You can register at: https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdu6przwoHNT gBGH4rCdIqWBqtQ-FHzO8. This dialogue is sponsored by The Democracy Commitment at MCC, Department of Anthropology, History, Political Science, and Sociology, and MCC's PEACE Committee. 

On Wednesday, 10/27, from 6-8pm, the same deliberation will take place in person at the Rochester Central Library's Kate Gleason Auditorium. Masks are required. You can register at: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/8191022. This dialogue is sponsored by The Democracy Commitment at MCC and Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County. 

For more information, please contact Joseph Scanlon (jscanlon1@monroecc.edu). 

Attached Files:
Fall 2021 Deliberative Dialogue series (1) (1).pdf
Deliberative Dialogues_8x11.pdf

Joseph Scanlon
Anthrop/History/Poli. Science/Sociology
10/19/2021