Washington, D.C. — Months before the seditious attack on the nation’s Capitol on January 6, many religious Americans knew that the survival of U.S. democracy hung in the balance. Faith communities from diverse traditions, ideologies, and backgrounds were critical to protecting the 2020 election. Now, as democracy continues to come under threat, faith communities have persisted in resisting disinformation and voter suppression while ensuring that all Americans are entitled to their voices and votes.
Please join the Center for American Progress to hear from prominent faith leaders about America’s pro-democracy faith movement. They will share their vision for what it takes to build a more inclusive democracy based on their wisdom traditions rooted in hope, resilience, and systemic transformation.
WHO
Distinguished panelists:
Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson, President, Auburn Seminary
Dr. Simran Jeet Singh, Executive Director, Inclusive America Project, The Aspen Institute
Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, former Executive Director, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice
Rabbi Sharon Brous, Founder and Senior Rabbi, IKAR-LA
Dr. Carol Lautier, Director of Movement Building, Demos
Moderator:
Maggie Siddiqi, Senior Director, Religion and Faith, Center for American Progress
WHEN
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
WHERE
You must RSVP at this link to watch the livestream event.
If you have questions for our panel, please submit them on Twitter using the hashtags #ProDemocracyFaith and #FaithInDemocracy or via email at [email protected].
For more information, please contact Sam Hananel at [email protected] or 202-478-6327.