Sunday Platform with Philip Lindsay: The Freedom to Assemble
November 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
When most of us think of the First Amendment, we think of free speech. But what do we make of the freedom to assemble? Whatever lies ahead for American Democracy, it will not thrive unless we are meeting in person, building relationships across division, and negotiating common ground. What role might citizens’ assemblies play in the years ahead for those committed to self-government?
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
NOTICE: Our original program for this week, a discussion with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.
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About Philip Lindsay
Philip Lindsay leads the Democracy Innovation Hub at the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities at Bard College. Over the past three years, the Hub has hosted annual national gatherings for advocates and practitioners of citizens’ assemblies in the United States. These gatherings led to the first major use of sortition in New York City in 2023 as well as an assembly planned for Ft. Collins, Colorado. Philip co-taught the course “Democratic Innovation and Citizen Lotteries: from Ancient Athens to the French Climate Assembly,” which is available online. He also organizes the “Doing Democracy Differently Teacher Fellowship” which trains educators on how to bring deliberative democracy into the classroom.
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Sunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate, stimulate personal growth, inspire reflection and action, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader, member, or guest. Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events, pressing social issues, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour.
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