Citizen Engagement in America鈥檚 History
William G. McGowan Theater
Washington, DC
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Join us for a cross-generational and bipartisan discussion about how citizen movements have influenced鈥攐r failed to influence鈥攑olicymakers.听From civil rights marches to student activism in the social media age, citizen activists will join a panel with former members of Congress who will discuss how, in their careers on Capitol Hill, citizens changed their thinking on specific topics. The conversation will focus civic engagement, civic education, and how to petition the government.听Moderated by Former Member of Congress听Jane Harman听(D-CA); panelists include听D.C. Delegate听Eleanor Holmes Norton;听Sarah Lerner, teacher of English and journalism at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, with student听Rain Valladares; Former Member of Congress听Phil Gingrey听(R-GA); and听Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony List.
Presented in partnership with the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress.
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All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.