Democracy in Peril in America

Folio begins a three-part series of programs on “Democracy in Peril”. The first program in the series focuses on the state of democracy in America, and the future of democracy around the world.

Ukraine has shown us what it means to unite in defense of democracy. Yet in America we have wide differences over social problems, deep hostility between Red and Blue “tribes” (exacerbated by social media), loss of trust in many institutions (especially government, the media and elections), the Jan 6th insurrection and the threat of political violence, Republican efforts to restrict access to the polls, and the rise of “cancel culture” among some Democrats. 

Moderated by Folio board trustee and political commentator Mort kondracke, the panel will feature presidential historian CEO of Represent US and former head of the Communications Department at UW and now a principal at the voting rights group Common Purpose Now Robert Merry, Joshu…