Lectures on Tap - Democracy in Divided Times

📍 Location: Exact address given in confirmation email

📚 Lecture: "Democracy in Divided Times"

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Daniel Ruggles, PhD

Join us for an engaging evening with Dr. Daniel Ruggles as we explore the meaning of democracy and the importance of political engagement in today's polarized climate. In this thought-provoking lecture, we will unpack a working definition of democracy and examine the challenges posed by division within our political system.

Dr. Ruggles will discuss the significance of participation in democracy, how leaders often work to maintain the status quo, and the essential need to strengthen our democratic processes to safeguard fundamental rights. We will also analyze how social movements contribute to polarization and the implications of this activism for our democratic ideals.

Daniel Ruggles is a political scientist focusing on the impact of social movements on our political landscape. His book project, "Building the New Right," investigates the influence of right-wing youth movements on the Republican Party since the 1960s. Currently, he is a Visiting Research Scholar at Brandeis University, examining the contemporary youth right, including groups like Turning Point USA. Learn more about him and his work at danieljruggles.com.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Dr. Ruggles on the pressing issues facing our democracy!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.