Danielle Allen - Bringing Democracy Back from the Brink: A Strategic Vision and a Call to Action

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

University Center Ballroom and Zoom

7:30 p.m.

This is the 2024 Lucile Speer Memorial Lecture. Thank you to the Mansfield Center for co-sponsoring this lecture. 

About the Lecture:

How do we repair our fractured democracy? Harvard political theorist Danielle Allen believes the path to health lies through re-building a supermajority of people—of all political ideologies—ready to work together to support constitutional democracy. In a time of increased polarization and weakening trust, it might seem impossible to create such a supermajority. But Allen will show us where and how we can build this supermajority, and why it is important. 

About the Speaker:

Dr. Danielle Allen is a professor of political philosophy, public policy, and ethics at Harvard University. She is Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation, Director of the Democratic Knowledge Project, and James Bryant Conant University Professor, one of Harvard’s highest honors. She is also Founder and President of Partners In Democracy. At Partners In Democracy, she advocates for democracy renovation to create greater voice and access in our democracy, and drive progress towards a new social contract that serves and includes us all. Her many books include the widely acclaimed Our Declaration: a Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality; Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A.; Democracy in the Time of Coronavirus; and Justice by Means of Democracy. 

Full Bio Here

This event is free and open to the community. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. ASL interpretation will be provided.