This will not be a series where you simply listen. Each Thursday will combine education, expert perspectives, interactive discussion, and an Action Workshop designed to help participants turn what they learn into constructive civic engagement.

Speakers:

• Michelle Lopes Maldonado - Former Virginia Delegate and Leader AI Policy Think Tank
• Victoria Clark - Principal, Clark Hunter Group and Election Protection Regulatory Advisor
• Lauren Burke - Founder, Black Virginia News and Former Chief of Staff

Participants will also be challenged to BECOME DEMOCRACY AMBASSADORS—taking what they learn back to their families, neighborhoods, congregations, campuses, workplaces, and community organizations.

Download the Democracy Passport:
https://actionnetwork.org/user_files/user_files/000/148/349/original/democracy_action_passport-updated-sep_2026.pdf

Download the Workbook
https://actionnetwork.org/user_files/user_files/000/148/350/original/final-whats_happening_with_our_democracy_by_design_workbook_page3_removed.pdf