The Challenge to Democracy in 2024. And the Hope.
An Evening with The Washington Post’s E.J. Dionne Jr.
September 30, 2024 at 6:30PM | Lyndon Pilot School, 20 Mt. Vernon St, West Roxbury
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E.J. Dionne, Jr. is a distinguished university professor in the Foundations of Democracy and Culture at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, and a senior fellow and W. Averell Harriman Chair in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. He is also a syndicated columnist for the Washington Post. He is the author or co-author of nine books including, most recently, 100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting, coauthored with Miles Rapoport. Others include New York Times Bestseller Why the Right Went Wrong, Our Divided Political Heart, and Why Americans Hate Politics. He is the co-editor with John DiIluio of What’s God Got to Do With the American Experiment? His media career also includes 20 years with NPR, and 14 with the New York Times, including stints in Paris, Beirut, and Rome.
Dionne’s book, “100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting,” makes the case that democracy is strengthened when all eligible citizens engage in the electoral process. He suggests that implementing measures such as automatic voter registration, making Election Day a national holiday, and even considering compulsory voting could address voter apathy and inequality. The book explores how broader participation could lead to a more representative and effective democratic system, emphasizing that full inclusion in voting is crucial for a healthy democracy.