FREE INQUIRY & EXPRESSION
Introduction
The Future of Democracy
Throughout the Fall semester, Stetson University will explore the importance of free inquiry and expression to the future of democracy in and beyond the United States. Events will include speakers, panel discussions and civil dialogues.
Cultural credit will be available for every event.
American Global Leadership
Steven David of Johns Hopkins University will speak on campus as part of our Friends and Family Weekend. David will focus on the timely topic of changes in American grand strategy and national security concerns from the 1900s to today, including the continued struggle of promoting democracy across Asia and the evolution of the American world order in light of global geopolitical changes.
A More Perfect Union
Constitution Day keynote with Desmond Meade, President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and a nationally recognized advocate for voting rights and criminal justice reform. Meade will share his personal journey from incarceration to leading one of the most significant expansions of democracy in recent US history.
Let My People Vote Day Of Action
A powerful afternoon of outreach and advocacy to help register eligible formerly incarcerated individuals in our community to vote. In partnership with the Community Education Project and supported by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC)
