Power & Representation: The Post-Callais Fight
Democracy is under attack—and this conversation made clear that the fight for voting rights is entering a dangerous new phase. On Thursday May 14, Lauren Groh-Wargo, CEO of Fair Fight, […]
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Tar Heel Turnout: The Fight for North Carolina’s Future
BigTent Zoom RoomOn May 26, BigTentUSA hosted a virtual conversation with North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton and North Carolina Supreme Court Justices Anita Earls and Allison Riggs on the political […]
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BigTent Book Discussion: “Liar’s Kingdom”
BigTent Zoom RoomOn Tuesday, June 2, truth, accountability, and the future of American democracy took center stage in BigTentUSA’s conversation with Andrew Weissmann–MS NOW legal analyst and veteran federal prosecutor. Moderated by […]
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Ready, Set, Vote: Removing Barriers to the Ballot
BigTent Zoom RoomDemocracy works best when everyone can participate—and that starts with making sure every eligible voter can cast a ballot. At this BigTentUSA TentTalk held on June 9, VoteRiders’ Sylvester Johnson […]
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Uncovering the Epstein Network: Accountability, Power, and Civic Action
BigTent Zoom RoomOn Thursday, June 11, our Spotlight Speaker event centered on COURIER Newsroom’s ongoing reporting into Jeffrey Epstein’s network and the launch of an AI-powered database designed to make thousands of […]
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From Mar-a-Lago to Mega-Yachts: Trump and the New Gilded Age
BigTent Zoom RoomHow much inequality can a democracy withstand before citizens push back? That was the central question explored in BigTentUSA’s conversation on June 17 with New Yorker staff writer and author […]
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Casting A Wide Net: Building Alaska’s Future Across Party Lines
BigTent Zoom RoomAlaska is proving that politics doesn't have to be a zero-sum game. In a lively BigTentUSA conversation held on June 25, independent congressional candidate Bill Hill and Democratic gubernatorial candidate […]
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A Term in Review: The Supreme Court’s Impact
BigTent Zoom RoomThe Supreme Court is reshaping the balance of power in America—and understanding what comes next has never been more important. On Monday, June 29, in this timely BigTentUSA conversation, Michael […]
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The Mind of the President: What’s at Stake?
https://open.substack.com/live-stream/270358?utm_source=post-publishOn Thursday, July 9, moderator and founder of News Not Noise, Jessica Yellin, and psychologist Mary Trump joined BigTentUSA live on Substack to examine how President Donald Trump's psychological, cognitive, […]
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“How to Eat An Elephant:” Restoring American Democracy
BigTent Zoom RoomOn 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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People Over Power: Fighting Corruption, Strengthening Alaska
BigTent Zoom RoomAlaska’s future is on the ballot—and this conversation made clear that the stakes extend far beyond the Last Frontier. On Monday, July 27, in a wide-ranging discussion moderated by independent […]
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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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Beyond Trumpism: America at a Crossroads
BigTent Zoom RoomHow did we get here—and what can we do about it? On Tuesday, September 1, in a wide-ranging conversation, Anthony Scaramucci, author of “All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic […]
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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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From Environmentalist to Super Voter: Building Power at the Ballot Box
BigTent Zoom RoomJoin BigTentUSA on Friday, October 23, at 12pm ET, for a special TentTalk with Nathaniel Stinnett, Founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Voter Project (EVP), a nonprofit dedicated to […]