Beyond the cultural battlefield of the Radical Left and Radical Right.
Beyond the corruption of the Few against the Many.
Beyond Power and systemic Powerlessness, instilling fear and loathing
There is a commons.
A commons where the genius and wealth of the People is being built upon.
Small groups of trusted, concerned Citizens can change the world, one conversation at a time.
Revolutionary Minds see behind the veiled words of performative politics reversing the tides of cultural wars.
The FORUM on democracy, building on trusted islands of civic coherence, provides ideas, stories tools and learning networks of, by and for CITIZENS.
The Founders believed in the wisdom of the American people and in the idea that their voice must be heard and heeded by those in power. Today, that voice is not being heard.
On Democracy
"The tyranny of a prince in an
oligarchy is not so dangerous
to the public welfare as
the apathy of a citizen in a
democracy."
—Charles de Montesquieu, French politician and philosopher
—Charles de Montesquieu, French politician and philosopher
About The FORUM on democracy
The FORUM on democracy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded by a group of individuals with government and academic backgrounds. We have been studying and discussing the state of America: "How did we come to this state of affairs?" and "Are there ways to right our ship-of-state?" One of our main concerns is the lack of communication between our leaders and those they lead. The Founders believed in the wisdom of the American people and in the idea that their voice must be heard and heeded by those in power. Today, that voice is not being heard.
Our nation’s founders looked to ancient Rome
The Roman Forum was a space where the governed could converse freely with those who govern, allowing for better government. These conversations continued for centuries until Caesar and the corrupting influence of unchecked power put an end to this sacred conversation and their civilization collapsed.
The “voice of the governed” guided our American fourth branch of government, the “citizen.” The Forum plans to create a “networked commons” that links, amplifies and empowers the voice of people thereby solving complex, deep problems.
Dupont Summit on Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy
Friday, December 1, 2023
Historic Quaker Meeting House / Washington, DC
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