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Future Hindsight is a weekly podcast that aims to spark civic engagement through in-depth conversations with citizen changemakers.
Future Hindsight is a weekly podcast that aims to spark civic engagement through in-depth conversations with citizen changemakers. American democracy is a living, breathing mechanism whose well-being deserves to be cultivated and protected, and now more than ever, the need to be an engaged citizen is critical. We explore how each of us has the power to shape our society and fulfill our shared civic responsibility.
We discuss how our everyday choices to resist, organize, and act collectively can stop authoritarian takeovers. Feeling powerless does not mean that we're actually powerless!
Daniel's civic action toolkit recommendations are:
Daniel Hunter is a seasoned organizer and the founder of Choose Democracy. He's also the author of books including What If Trump Wins?, Climate Resistance Handbook, and Building a Movement to End the New Jim Crow.
We discuss reclaiming the narrative of democracy. Democracy is a tool to deliver on our values in the realm of justice, dignity, fairness, and freedom.
Stacey's civic action toolkit recommendations are:
Stacey Abrams is an author, political leader, and host of the new podcast Assembly Required. After eleven years in the Georgia House of Representatives, seven as Minority Leader, she was the 2018 Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia, where she won more votes than any other Democrat in the state's history.
Recipient of the Silver Signal Award and an Anthem Award for this episode!
We discuss why now is the time for a third political party to really take center stage in American democracy.
Maurice's civic action toolkit recommendations are:
Maurice Mitchell is the National Director of the Working Families Party. He's a nationally recognized social movement strategist, a visionary leader in the Movement for Black Lives, and a community organizer for racial, social, and economic justice.
Mila Atmos, a global citizen based in New York City, is the producer and series host of Future Hindsight, a weekly podcast that aims to spark civic engagement through in-depth conversations with citizen changemakers. What most informs Mila's worldview is her belief that American democracy is a living, breathing mechanism whose wellbeing deserves to be cultivated and protected. Mila combines life experiences from living in multiple cultures ranging from Indonesia to Germany to the rural U.S. with her knowledge base in history, economics, and international affairs (B.A.; M.I.A. Columbia University) in creating Future Hindsight.
What is ranked-choice voting, and could it fix broken elections? Learn how ranked-choice voting works, the problems it solves, and how it could reduce polarization while giving voters more power.
What is civics, and why does it matter for the future of democracy? Learn how understanding civics—being informed, taking action, and practicing civility—empowers citizens to protect their rights and actively participate in shaping their government.
What is direct democracy, and how does it give citizens the power to shape laws directly? Learn how referendums and ballot initiatives work, their pros and cons, and how they impact civic engagement and political polarization in the United States and beyond.
What is a lobbyist—and how does lobbying really work? Explore direct, indirect, and shadow lobbying through real-world examples to understand how power, money, and citizen action shape public policy in American democracy.
The Democracy Group's Best Of 2025 series is back for another year!
Is Gerrymandering Legal? Learn what gerrymandering is, how it shapes elections before votes are cast, and what citizens can do to protect democracy from unfair maps.
Public libraries do far more than lend books or serve as polling places!
The annual U.S. Media Literacy Week just wrapped up last week!
What does it really mean to have free and fair elections—and how close is America to achieving them? Discover how experts, officials, and reformers are strengthening voter access, election security, and public trust in democracy.
Our member shows brought home the gold and silver medals.
We're so excited to introduce you to our newest cohort of fellows eager to get to work.
What are interest groups, and why do they matter in shaping American democracy? From grassroots campaigns to corporate lobbying, interest groups influence policies, mobilize voters, and sometimes even sway elections. Explore how these organizations work, the benefits they bring, and the risks they pose to ensure you understand the forces shaping the political landscape today.
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Americans choose Facebook, YouTube over TV News
The report explores the question, “Is Gen Z giving up on democracy?”
Why do smart, well-meaning people turn into political enemies overnight? Discover the hidden psychology behind modern tribalism and learn practical tools to bridge divides, improve conversations, and strengthen democracy—starting with your next difficult conversation.
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Novels explore the power of direct democracy
Ben Rhodes, Jessica Tarlov join our network convening.
Discover why your vote matters more than you think. This article breaks down the real impact of voting—from local elections to national policy—and how your voice helps shape the future. Featuring expert insights and practical steps to get involved.
Explore the key threats facing American democracy today—from political polarization and disinformation to racial injustice and voter suppression—and discover what we must do to protect and strengthen it.
American states are undermining voters’ rights across the country through the manipulation of the ballot initiative process, and they’re not hiding it either.
Learn about the key differences between democracy and republic in the United States, exploring topics like liberalism, federalism, and representation. Discover insights from political experts like David Stasavage, Christopher Beem, and Francis Fukuyama on how America functions as both a liberal representative democracy and a constitutional republic, and what that means for citizen participation in maintaining a thriving democracy.
Youth Infusion is a nonprofit organization that provides service-learning programming for young people in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Democracy leaders slam Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program.
After a year full of twists and turns, we wrap up 2024 with our Best of 2024 series, which features episodes on the most important issues we covered this year at The Democracy Group.
With this year coming to an end and the 2024 election winding down, we want to bring you a collection of podcast episodes from our network that touch on the far-reaching impact of this unprecedented cycle.
We caught up with Freedom House Senior Research Analyst and co-author of the "Freedom in the World 2024" report Cathryn Grothe.
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The Democracy Group and the McCourtney Institute for Democracy are thrilled to announce the release of Democracy Discourse, an interactive online course designed to delve into democracy, why it’s in decline and how you can help save it.
Faced with an increasing number of young Americans who are losing faith in U.S. democracy, a Democracy Journal article advocates for an innovative way to approach one of the pillars of a democratic society — civic education.
The States United Democracy Center, recipients of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy's Brown Democracy Medal, recently surveyed nearly 8,000 Americans to gauge their attitudes about elections, voting and political violence.
We caught up with On Our Minds: Election 2024 student reporters and special correspondents Maggie LeBeau, Simran Gupta, Grace Go and Carlos Guo.
Grab a drink and find a cozy spot because we’re bringing you a list of books you should read this summer!
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Juneteenth signifies the end of a painful chapter of American history and reaffirms the nation’s commitment to racial justice and equality.
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Empowering young Jewish voters. Join us this Thursday to celebrate our podcast fellows!
The third episode of our Democracy’s Good News series takes us to New York City where we talk with American venture capitalist and author Patrick McGinnis.
Waves of student protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza swept American campuses last week and along with them the debate of free speech and the freedom to peaceably assemble on campus grounds.
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We're super excited to officially welcome three amazing shows to our network of incredible organizations and podcasts: Bad Watchdog, The Politics Guys, and RCV Clips!
We caught up with one of our hosts Mila Atmos about the Future Hindsight podcast, what Mila envisioned when she started the podcast, and an important conversation on the show!
A video game is helping Gen Z combat misinformation. Plus, we welcome a new show to The Democracy Group!
A common narrative about the 2024 election is that “democracy is on the ballot” and that American democracy could be in very dire shape if the election doesn’t go a particular way. At The Democracy Group, we understand those risks and take them seriously. But we also know that many other media outlets will be covering the election through this lens.
Teen podcast builds empathy, bridges generational divides
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Welcome to the Best of 2023!
We hope you got to spend a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families and friends.
For the latest in our series on organizations that inspire us to take action to build a stronger democracy, Democracy Group community manager Jessie Nguyen caught up with Bree Grossi Wilde, executive director of the State Democracy Research Initiative at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
A surprisingly large number of Ohioans flocked to the polls in August to cast their vote on Issue 1, where 57% voted "no" to defeat the measure.
Community manager Megan Goldstein caught up with Bruce Bond and Erik Olsen, co-founders of the Common Ground Committee
In 2022, the number of podcasts increased by 20%. This is a staggering number that no doubt indicates the future of an ever growing industry.
AI is rapidly evolving and has the potential to transform many aspects of our lives, including democracy.
Welcome, TPNR! We are excited to announce a new show in our network: Talkin' Politics and Religion Without Killin' Each Other, or TPNR for short.
Engaging in civil discourse. Inspiring civic engagement. Exploring the future of our democracy.
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