BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BigTentUSA - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bigtentusa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BigTentUSA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T130000 DTSTAMP:20231026T161636Z CREATED:20230522T073853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T161636Z UID:31292-1686052800-1686056400@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Tent Talk: Civic Influencers DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/tent-talk-civic-influencers/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Tent Talks,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T200000 DTSTAMP:20231026T161456Z CREATED:20230502T064957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T161456Z UID:27452-1686769200-1686772800@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Speakers: Billy Ray\, Gretchen Barton and Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA)\, moderated by Sanjyot P. Dunung DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/spotlight-speakers-billy-ray-and-gretchen-barton/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Billy-Ray-FINAL-Invite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T200000 DTSTAMP:20231026T161249Z CREATED:20230526T214414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T161249Z UID:32034-1687374000-1687377600@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Speaker: Professor Larry Diamond with Anne Wedner DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/spotlight-speaker-professor-larry-diamond-with-anne-wedner/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/B728693F-9455-4D79-98E8-E3540463D9A2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T200000 DTSTAMP:20231026T161129Z CREATED:20230531T203711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T161129Z UID:32418-1687978800-1687982400@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Speaker: Stephen Vladeck with Dahlia Lithwick DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/spotlight-speaker-stephen-vladeck/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6B3736CF-8143-4812-8CE3-023BE1D25B10.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T200000 DTSTAMP:20231026T160530Z CREATED:20230618T183554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T160530Z UID:34134-1689188400-1689192000@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Speaker: David Pepper\, Saving Democracy DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/spotlight-speaker-david-pepper-saving-democracy/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Protecting our Children,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/76728A7B-37DE-4852-957E-89FC7D4D92EB.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T130000 DTSTAMP:20231026T160309Z CREATED:20230629T015916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T160309Z UID:35024-1689681600-1689685200@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Tent Talk: The Fairness Project- Ohio’s Latest Power Grab DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/tent-talk-the-fairness-project-ohios-latest-power-grab/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Tent Talks,BigTent Events,Womens Empowerment and Rights,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3B424345-AA37-4D61-A8E7-160CE81E286F.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T193000 DTSTAMP:20231026T160213Z CREATED:20230816T175223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T160213Z UID:37050-1692642600-1692646200@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Speaker: Andrew Weissmann DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/spotlight-speaker-andrew-weissmann/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/24C36DDD-1EB8-4630-BEF1-2D5B0CAA36D0.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T200000 DTSTAMP:20231026T160135Z CREATED:20230815T025815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T160135Z UID:36952-1694628000-1694635200@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:*In-Person* Spotlight Speaker: Michael Waldman\, How the Supreme Court is Reshaping America with AG William Tong (D-CT) DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/michaelwaldman/ LOCATION:Greenwich\, Connecticut\, To Be Provided CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Michael-Waldman-Event-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T130000 DTSTAMP:20231026T155611Z CREATED:20230909T164426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T155611Z UID:37663-1695124800-1695128400@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Tent Talk: We the People for Education with Tiffany Van Der Hyde DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/tent-talk-we-the-people-for-education-with-tiffany-van-der-hyde/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Tent Talks,BigTent Events,Protecting our Children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000 DTSTAMP:20231026T155545Z CREATED:20230909T165246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T155545Z UID:37667-1695729600-1695733200@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Tent Talk: Center for Common Ground with Andrea Miller DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/tent-talk-center-for-common-ground-with-andrea-miller/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Tent Talks,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CB5C666B-B30F-41CE-9FC1-79777F95B14A.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T200000 DTSTAMP:20231026T155510Z CREATED:20230718T202204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T155510Z UID:35893-1695841200-1695844800@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Speaker Series: Simon Rosenberg and Robert Hubbell DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/spotlight-speaker-series-simon-rosenberg-and-robert-hubbell/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/6481B2FE-43C9-4B0F-83E1-DC24B6EEE822.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T200000 DTSTAMP:20231026T155310Z CREATED:20230822T012627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T155310Z UID:37207-1696446000-1696449600@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Speaker: Banned in the USA with Suzanne Nossel and Richard Dresser DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/spotlight-speaker-suzanne-nossel-ceo-pen-america/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Protecting our Children,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-10-02-at-4.55.09-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000 DTSTAMP:20231026T173917Z CREATED:20230821T194850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T173917Z UID:37195-1698260400-1698264000@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Speakers: A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson and Katie Couric DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/spotlight-speaker-heather-cox-richardson-democracy-awakening-notes-on-the-state-of-america/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T200000 DTSTAMP:20231215T172504Z CREATED:20230919T154038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T172504Z UID:38400-1698865200-1698868800@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Speaker Series: Neal Katyal DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/spotlight-speaker-series-neal-katyal/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_4742.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T200000 DTSTAMP:20231215T024807Z CREATED:20231023T022029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T024807Z UID:39711-1702494000-1702497600@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Tyranny of the Minority: Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt in Conversation with Ian Bassin DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/tyranny-of-the-minority/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4561.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T200000 DTSTAMP:20240131T024626Z CREATED:20240105T234535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T024626Z UID:42505-1706122800-1706126400@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:James Carville and Sarah Longwell in conversation with Katie Couric DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/carville-longwell-couric/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_5099.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T130000 DTSTAMP:20240131T141309Z CREATED:20240120T131921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T141309Z UID:43113-1706616000-1706619600@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Michael Waldman and Judge J. Michael Luttig: Is the U.S. President Above the Law? DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/michael-waldman-and-judge-j-michael-luttig-is-the-u-s-president-above-the-law/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Tent Talks,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_5090.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T130000 DTSTAMP:20240228T033011Z CREATED:20240120T215715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T033011Z UID:43117-1707825600-1707829200@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Jocelyn Benson\, Michigan Secretary of State: Election Security in 2024 DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/jocelyn-benson-michigan-secretary-of-state-election-security-in-2024/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Tent Talks,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_5210.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T130000 DTSTAMP:20240308T174818Z CREATED:20240120T044305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T174818Z UID:43103-1709035200-1709038800@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Empowering the Youth Vote in America with The Civics Center Founder Laura Brill & CNN Anchor Jake Tapper DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/brill-tapper/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Tent Talks,BigTent Events,Protecting our Children,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_5265.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T130000 DTSTAMP:20240314T230448Z CREATED:20240306T162211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T230448Z UID:45727-1710244800-1710248400@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Vote Forward and BigTentUSA Letter-Writing to Voters! DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/launch-voteforward-bigtent/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Tent Talks,BigTent Action Opportunities,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Image-3-8-24-at-4.59-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T130000 DTSTAMP:20240323T013353Z CREATED:20240118T034201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T013353Z UID:43075-1710849600-1710853200@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Protecting the Right to Vote: One ID at a Time with Lauren Kunis\, CEO VoteRiders DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/kunis/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Tent Talks,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/3FDE8BA6-2ECA-4679-8FCE-11E85B23D2F3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T200000 DTSTAMP:20240323T013228Z CREATED:20240308T215042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T013228Z UID:45947-1710961200-1710964800@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Marc Elias and Lauren Groh-Wargo: The Ongoing Fight Against Voter Suppression DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/elias-groh-wargo/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-14-at-2.46.13-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T200000 DTSTAMP:20240405T121710Z CREATED:20240106T024615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T121710Z UID:42513-1711566000-1711569600@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Unmasking the Christian Right: Kathryn Joyce and Jeff Sharlet DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/joyce-sharlet/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Kathryn-and-Jeff-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T130000 DTSTAMP:20240405T122224Z CREATED:20240228T222238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T122224Z UID:45349-1712059200-1712062800@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with GALVANIZE Executive Director Jackie Payne and Journalist Bonnie Fuller DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/galvanize/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Tent Talks,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5312.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T200000 DTSTAMP:20240405T121154Z CREATED:20240323T012344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T121154Z UID:47145-1712170800-1712174400@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Immigration Reform and Next Steps with Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Political Strategist Lis Smith DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/immigration-chris-murphyt/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/9911616D-5348-4E9D-922F-C41D7E3EF33D.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000 DTSTAMP:20240501T220618Z CREATED:20240227T142513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T220618Z UID:45344-1714046400-1714050000@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Anne Applebaum and Katie Couric: The State of American Democracy DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/applebaum/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-03-14-at-7.11.26-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T200000 DTSTAMP:20240502T040718Z CREATED:20240418T002327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T040718Z UID:48357-1714590000-1714593600@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Liz Cheney In Conversation with Charlie Sykes – Oath and Honor DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/oath-and-honor/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Protecting our Children,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sykes-and-Cheney-169-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T200000 DTSTAMP:20240509T035611Z CREATED:20240311T161225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T035611Z UID:46500-1715194800-1715198400@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Judy Woodruff & Sarah Longwell: Voices of America\, Navigating the Political Divide DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/woodruff-longwell/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-04-26-at-11.36.41-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T130000 DTSTAMP:20240515T115556Z CREATED:20240420T013343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T115556Z UID:48676-1715688000-1715691600@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Why Letter Writing Wins: Yasmin Radjy\, Executive Director\, Vote Forward DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/yasmin-radjy/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:Tent Talks,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/D3E75D1C-D7C2-4CF2-96FF-5EC3F1B1B1E1-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T200000 DTSTAMP:20240604T182228Z CREATED:20240418T163922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T182228Z UID:48435-1715799600-1715803200@bigtentusa.org SUMMARY:Brian Stelter and Angelo Carusone - The Right Wing Media’s Effect on Democracy\, Discourse and Disinformation DESCRIPTION:It's Not Partisan. \nIt's Democracy. \n \n \n \n If that sounds like you\, welcome home. \n \n \n \n We’re a moderate\, inclusive\, and collaborative community empowering citizens to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us! \n \n \n \n Learn about our latest BigTentUSA events and how you can get involved to make a difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take Action\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under The Tent \n \n \n \n Democracy Works When People Do \n \n \n \n \n We’re building something bigger than politics: a place where Americans come together around values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vetted Actions \n \n \n \n Trusted calls to action\, curated for maximum impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Partisan Community \n \n \n \n A community united by values\, not party labels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Real Change \n \n \n \n Meaningful action that helps drive real change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Turn frustration into action–and action into change. Three ways to engage with BigTent. \n \n \n \n \n\n 123\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Step One: Attend An Event \n \n \n \n Register for our Next Event \n \n \n \n \n Hear from leaders making a difference. As the conversation unfolds\, so does the chat—filled with thoughtful questions\, shared ideas\, and connections among people who care deeply and remind each other that none of us are doing this alone. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 7:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters \n \n \n \n As America celebrates its 250th anniversary\, one question rises above the rest: Will the next... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP Here →\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Events URL:https://bigtentusa.org/event/stelter_carusone/ LOCATION:BigTent Zoom Room CATEGORIES:BigTent Spotlight Speaker Series,BigTent Events,Preserving Democracy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bigtentusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/D7839C4D-5514-4B16-AAAF-2B73C4E053B3.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR