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Fall '22 Deliberative Dialogue Series: Election, Safety & Justice, and America's International Obligations

Deliberative dialogues are unique opportunities to engage in collaborative thinking about pressing public issues. Because each dialogue takes the form of a deliberation, attendees drive the conversation in small groups facilitated by trained moderators. Deliberation is unlike panel discussions or debates. It is highly participatory, egalitarian, and non-adversarial. The foundation of each dialogue is an issue guide. These guides offer an opportunity to critically explore an issue, discuss options to address the issue, while also putting our personal values at the center of the conversation. This semester there will be three dialogues, one virtual and two in-person. 

Elections: How Should We Encourage and Safeguard Voting?

In recent years, there has been increased concern about our elections. People worry about election interference, election integrity, and restrictions on access to voting. Join us as we deliberate over options that emphasize improving voter turnout, securing elections, and making voting fairer and more inclusive.

9/21/22, 1145am-1pm, via Zoom

Register at: https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuceypqT8sGNH2HZ BAqXzmmW9UnKpPA02l 

Safety & Justice: How Should Communities Reduce Violence?

Community safety is a point of concern. While overall violent crime rates have dropped relative to previous decades, recent trends make discussions about community safety and equitable treatment essential. Join us as we deliberate over options that emphasize enforcing the law together, fair application of the law, and violence prevention and de-escalation. 

10/26/22, 1145am-1pm, High Falls A/B (Downtown Campus)

Register at: https://forms.gle/e57VAUMZBbkkKD93A

Register at: https://forms.gle/HQprSLQ4EGydbZjZ7