NBC News released a June 2026 poll showing that a strong bipartisan majority –80% of adults –think the U.S. puts too little emphasis on civic education and the teaching of democracy.
“This sentiment cuts across ideological and generational lines: 87% of progressives and 84% of MAGA Republicans say there is too little educational focus on civics,” the news outlet reported. “And though the poll exposed enormous gaps between how older and younger Americans feel about nearly every issue, Americans of all age groups were united in the belief that civic education was lacking.”
I want to change this. I’m offering a 90-minute modern democracy course that is timely and relevant to people’s lives right now. It’s action-oriented. Included are interviews with diverse speakers, videos, and news of the moment.
Agenda
- Why democracy matters/ how it impacts our lives and livelihoods
- Stories of success: How everyday people have used levers of power to get what they want
- Core values: freedom, equality, prosperity
- Why our democracy has been eroding before and during Donald Trump’s presidency– and how to make it stronger moving forward
- A menu of action items you can choose from ahead of the 2026 election
Join us
Join us on Zoom as we sprint through modern democracy and touch on the most relevant points that can be crammed into 90 minutes. The cost is $12. Walk away with a deck on what we discussed and a free subscription to Enter the Arena’s newsletter.
This 90-minute class is held on the second Tuesday (evening) and second Saturday (morning) of the month.
Instructor
Check out my bio here. Beyond my experience working in public policy and politics, I teach an in-person course on civic engagement and various political news.