Democracy Speakers

Foundations of Democracy: Wisdom Shared by Experts on Democracy & the Democratic Process

List of Democracy Speakers

Embark on a journey into the heart of democratic principles and civic engagement with these keynote speakers on democracy. These governmental experts are an inspiring collection of advocates, scholars, and leaders dedicated to the ideals of justice, equality, and participatory governance. These speakers bring a wealth of expertise, sharing insights into the foundations of democracy, the challenges it faces, and the paths toward a more inclusive and robust civic society. Delve into discussions on civic education, the importance of informed citizenship, and strategies for strengthening democratic institutions. From political leaders to constitutional scholars, these speakers illuminate the vital role each individual plays in upholding the pillars of democracy.

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Jackie Biskupski
(2 ratings)

Former Mayor of Salt Lake City; Co-Founder, Global Leaders Scholarship Fund; LGBTQ Equality & Female Leadership Advocate

Ralph Nader

Consumer Advocate, Lawyer & Author; Former Independent Presidential Candidate

India Walton
(1 rating)

Senior Advisor for NY Working Families Party, Candidate for Mayor of Buffalo, Community Organizer & Community Land Trust Practitioner

Beto O'Rourke

Former 2020 Presidential Democratic Candidate; Former U.S. Representative for the 16th Congressional District of Texas

Glenn Greenwald

Former Constitutional Lawyer; Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist; Political Commentator & Bestselling Author

Jon Meacham
(3 ratings)

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Presidential Historian; Author of "American Lion," "And There Was Light," & "The Soul of America"

Francis Fukuyama
(1 rating)

Global Expert on Democratization & Global Political Economy; Professor; Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University

Audrey Tang
(4 ratings)

Former Digital Minister of Taiwan; Free Software Programmer

Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins
(1 rating)

Educator, Writer & Activist; First Woman of Color Elected President of the League of Women Voters

Josep Colomer

Political Scientist & Economist; Professor at Georgetown University

Deirdre McCloskey

Economist, Economic Historian & Public Intellectual; Professor Emerita, University of Illinois at Chicago; Author, 'Bourgeois Virtues' Trilogy

Michael Sandel

Political Philosopher & Professor at Harvard University; Host of BBC's "The Global Philosopher"; Bestselling Author of "The Tyranny of Merit," "Justice" & "Democracy's Discontent"

Dan Pfeiffer

Activist, Author & Former Senior Advisor to President Obama; Co-Host of "Pod Save America"

Jon Lovett

Co-Founder of Crooked Media; Podcast Host of "Lovett or Leave It" & "Pod Save America"; Former Presidential Speechwriter

Hélène Landemore

Professor of Political Science at Yale University

Samantha Barbas

Legal Historian & First Amendment Scholar; Aliber Family Chair in Law at University of Iowa; Author of "Actual Malice"

Pete Buttigieg

19th United States Secretary of Transportation & Former Naval Officer; 32nd Mayor of South Bend, Indiana & Former 2020 Presidential Candidate

Joshua Gottheimer

US Representative for the 5th Congressional District of New Jersey

Celinda Lake

President of Lake Research Partners, Leading Political Strategist for the Democratic Party & Author

Desmond Meade
(1 rating)

Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition & Chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy; Voting Rights Activist