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