America has long struggled to live up to the ideal of E Pluribus Unum - out of many, one - but our society is currently speeding away from it at a breakneck pace. Our lack of social cohesion, accelerated by digital disinformation, suspicion of government, and declining social trust, undermines our collective commitment to democracy and leaves our nation susceptible to the forces of authoritarian populism, illiberalism, violent extremism, and racism. Protecting American democracy therefore requires us to better diagnose the causes of our fraying social fabric and to explore the various potential solutions to this challenge.
Join us for two days of learning and community building centered on this theme. With conversations on topics such as toxic polarization, social trust, political violence, disinformation, and multiethnic democracy, this highly interactive virtual retreat will inform, inspire, and challenge us to reconsider the role of social cohesion in a broader democracy agenda. DFN members can email Carly Straus (carly@thirdplateau.com) for a discount code to use for 50% off registration. If you haven’t yet joined, you can still do so here.