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2021: What's the Way Forward?

Featuring Michael Krasner, Queens College Civics Professor

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"Voting is how we participate in a civic society - be it for president, be it for a municipal election. It's the way we teach our children - in school elections - how to be citizens and the importance of their voice." -Loretta Lynch

Let’s Talk Democracy is a grassroots, non-partisan organization dedicated to educating people about our government, encouraging dialogue about the basic foundations of our democracy, and empowering citizens of Forest Hills, Queens and beyond to make their voices heard.

FOLLOWING STATE MANDATES DUE TO THE CONVID-19 PANDEMIC OUR LIBRARY EVENTS ARE CANCELLED.

ALL EVENTS ARE NOW VIRTUAL

Our March forum has been recorded and is now available on YouTube:

CENSUS 2020: A DEEP DIVE

for information on the Coronavirus / Covid-19, VISIT the WEBSITES OF THE CDC AND THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

Activities

Let's Talk Democracy provides classes, seminars and discussions forums in the belief that

informed, knowledgeable citizens will be better equipped to actively participate in the democratic process.

Fall Civics Series

Let's Talk Forums

Manhattan Workshops

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Resources

Check out our Resource Pages for suggested books, articles, videos and websites. Go through our Glossary to understand political terms. Familiarize yourself with the foundation of our democratic system by reading The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Come back often as we continue to add information!

RESOURCES