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The Past, Present, and Future of

The Right to Keep and Bear Arms

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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. 

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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

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. 

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RESOURCES

Learning and Sharing in Community

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    Prof. Michael Krasner - Civics Workshop Series
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    Daring Democracy:  Meet the Authors
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    Daring Democracy:  Community Read
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    DARING DEMOCRACY Co-Authors Frances Moore Lappe and Adam Eichen
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    Co-Leaders in DARING DEMOCRACY: COMMUNITY BOOK READ
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