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Democracy summit marks America’s 250th anniversary by looking beyond the celebration
A democracy summit in Philadelphia, hosted by the Committee of Seventy, brought together experts to discuss the future of American democracy. Key themes included declining public trust in institutions, the need for civic responsibility, and the role of local communities in sustaining democracy.
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David BeckerpersonMary SmithpersonRoxane GaypersonDavid BrookspersonCommittee of SeventyorganizationCenter for Election Innovation & ResearchorganizationTask Force for American DemocracyorganizationAmerican Bar AssociationorganizationAmerican democracytopicThe Promise of Democracy: 250 Years and the Path Aheadtopic
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