Sep 13 2021 - Newport/Pell Center (video)
Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from Within on Modern Democracy

This Constitution Day event is in partnership with Salve Regina University's Pell Honors Program

and the League of Women Voters of Newp

ort County.

Democracy is in trouble, even here in the United States.  An increasing segment of the population, raised in liberal democracy, find increasing appeal in illiberal ideas of governing, identity, and politics.  Strategist and scholar Tom Nichols explores the origins of modern illiberalism and urges a rebirth of civic virtues like altruism, compromise, stoicism, and cooperation.

Please RSVP: There will be limited number of seats available. Please bring your beach chair and/or blanket for sitting. In the event of inclement weather, this discussion will be held inside DiStefano Lecture Hall, Antone Academic Center.