According to Pew Research (2024), satisfaction with democracy has declined in high-income countries, including the U.S. In a recent survey, a staggering 72% of Americans expressed that the U.S. used to be a good example of democracy but has not been in recent years (Global Attitudes Survey). This is a concerning sentiment that we cannot afford to ignore.

As the U.S. Elections draw near, it is more crucial than ever to foster civil conversations about the future of American democracy. Currently, both the Republican and Democratic parties claim the other side is a threat to democracy. But what causes both sides to feel this way? Are there legitimate grounds for these claims? If so, how can we, as concerned individuals, engage in solutions?

Join us once again, and let’s find common-ground solutions that can shape the future of democracy. We will be hearing from James Todd J.D. Ph.D, who is a professor and chairman of the Department of Politics at Palm Beach Atlantic University.