America at 250 and the November Elections:
How to Strengthen Our Democracy for the Next 50 Years
A community discussion hosted by the NEWTON BEACON, Newton’s professionally-reported, independent non-profit local newsroom
Special Guest: Danielle Allen
James Bryant Conant University Professor, Harvard University
Director, Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation, Harvard Kennedy School
In conversation with reporters and editors from Newton South Lion’s Roar, Newton North Newtonite, and the Newton Beacon
Join us in honor of America at 250 and in anticipation of the 2026 midterm elections to discuss concrete ways each of us–individually and collectively–can strengthen and revitalize our democracy for the next 50 years.
Bolstering civic education. Enacting electoral reforms. Assuring the vitality of local, state and national news organizations. Engaging the next generation of voters and citizens. Professor Allen will share current research and action on these and more avenues for reconnecting citizens to our civic power and making political institutions more responsive and accountable.
Thursday, October 8th
7 to 8:45 pm
The Nathaniel Allen Center
35 Webster Street
West Newton, MA