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SUMMARY:Encounters: 100% Democracy - The Case for Universal Voting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging discussion on universal voting and its potential impact on democracy in the United States \nWhen it comes to voting\, the United States lags behind other democracies\, with barely over half of all eligible voters participating in most major elections. The 2024 presidential election saw around 64% of voter turnout\, and smaller local elections saw even lower numbers. Meanwhile\, twenty-six countries around the world require all eligible voters to participate in elections by law. Australia\, for instance\, has required citizens to cast a ballot since 1924 and had over 90% voter turnout in their last major election. Some advocates around the United States are calling for ’100% Democracy’\, or universal voting. \nThis is an election process where every eligible citizen has the right to vote and full opportunities to do so—but also the duty to vote\, a requirement to participate in our national choices. If Americans must pay taxes and serve on juries\, why not require every eligible American to vote as well? Could this be the next step in our great democratic experiment? How would universal voting work in our country? And what would be the results? Join us for an informed and collaborative exploration of these critical and fascinating questions! \nEncounters programs dive deep into subjects through facilitated\, small-group dialogues followed by a question-and-answer style conversation with University faculty and community partners. Resources are provided beforehand to encourage informed and informal dialogue. The aim is to develop a forum for respectful and challenging dialogue. Coffee and lunch will be provided. \nThis event is sponsored by Connecticut’s Old State House and UConn’s Democracy and Dialogues Initiative \nThis event is FREE and open the general public. \nDiscounted Parking:\nOn street parking is available. Garage parking for $5 is available at State House Square Parking Garage\, located at 55 Market Street\, just steps away from Connecticut’s Old State House. Please present your parking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services desk for validation. \nTo RSVP\, click here: https://bit.ly/EncounctersFEB2025 \nOur Doors Are Open:\nOur building is mobility friendly with a ramp on the West side entrance and elevator access to all floors. Our bathrooms are on the ground floor and have changing tables. If you wish to inquire about special accommodations for a tour or special event\, please call (860) 522-6766.
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/encounters-100-democracy-the-case-for-universal-voting/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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