“How to Eat An Elephant:” Restoring American Democracy
On Wednesday, July 15, The Bulwark’s Will Sommer and Sarah Longwell, joined BigTentUSA to discuss Longwell’s new book, “How to Eat An Elephant.” Longwell, a former member of the Republican […]
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Beyond the Gridlock: What It Takes to Make Congress Work
BigTent Zoom RoomCongress can’t solve America’s biggest challenges if it’s stuck—and this conversation explored why, and what it will take to move forward. On August 5, Dr. Maya Kornberg, Senior Research Fellow […]
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From Outrage to Organizing: The Fight Ahead
BigTent Zoom RoomDemocracy won’t be saved by outrage alone—it will be saved by people who turn anger into organized, sustained action. In this August 10 BigTentUSA Substack Live, The Lincoln Project's Rick […]
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Write for Impact: How Personal Letters Can Strengthen Democracy
BigTent Zoom RoomDemocracy doesn’t defend itself—people do. At BigTentUSA’s August 12 workshop, BigTentUSA’s Voter Engagement Coordinator Samantha Cohen kicked off the conversation by sharing how BigTent’s 2026 letter-writing campaign is mobilizing members […]
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Defunding the Media: Voices Under Threat
BigTent Zoom RoomLocal journalism is too important to lose—and it needs a new playbook. On August 18, Chicago Public Media CEO and Vox co-founder Melissa Bell and New York Times columnist and […]
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Fueling Future Voters: Engaging a New Generation
BigTent Zoom RoomYoung people don’t need to be told to care about democracy—they need meaningful opportunities to shape it. In this August 20 conversation, Laura Brill, founder and CEO of The Civics […]
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Your Ballot, Your Voice: Showing Up For Democracy
BigTent Zoom RoomDemocracy starts with showing up—and it starts with being vote ready. With Election Day just weeks away, BigTentUSA welcomed Chyann Sapp organizer of National Voter Registration Day on September 10, […]
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The Next 250: Why Civic Education Matters
BigTent Zoom RoomCivics is not a spectator sport—it is the operating system of democracy. In a timely Big Tent USA conversation held on September 17, moderator John Avlon joined iCivics CEO Louise […]
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From Service to Congress: Veterans Shaping the Future
BigTent Zoom RoomService doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off. At BigTentUSA’s September 30 conversation with women veterans running for Congress, Rebecca Bennett, Cait Conley, and Nancy Lacore joined moderator Janessa Goldbeck […]
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Threats to the Midterms: Protecting the Election
BigTent Zoom RoomDemocracy needs defenders. Step up. At BigTentUSA’s October 7 conversation, Rep. Jim Himes (D, CT-04) and Protect Democracy’s Ian Bassin joined moderator Dr. Kareem Crayton of The Brennan Center for […]
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“I Disagree:” The Politics of a Healthy Debate
https://open.substack.com/live-stream/363589?utm_source=live-stream-scheduled-upsellIn BigTentUSA’s October 13 livestream with Jessica Tarlov and moderator Rachel Janfaza, the duo unpacked how healthy disagreement can become a practical skill anyone can build. Drawing from her book, […]
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Beyond the Ballot: Moderate Women and the Midterms
BigTent Zoom RoomAt BigTentUSA’s October 19 TentTalk, Jackie Payne, Founder and Executive Director of Galvanize Action, joined to explore what moderate women want heading into the midterms. Drawing on research focused on […]
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An American Perspective: Heather Cox Richardson and Aaron Parnas
BigTent Zoom RoomAt BigTentUSA’s October 21 launch of the Words, Power & Politics series, historian Heather Cox Richardson and moderator Aaron Parnas connected today’s democratic threats to history’s struggles over power. They […]
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Election Integrity: Who’s Securing Our Vote?
BigTent Zoom RoomHow is election security being protected? What are officials doing behind the scenes to ensure a fair and free election? Join BigTentUSA on Wednesday, October 28 at 7 pm ET […]