Why Democracy Demands Accountability

What does it mean to live in a democracy when elected leaders dismantle the very institutions designed to hold them accountable? Join political philosopher Minh Ly and author Richard Painter for a conversation on how democracy is under threat and why civic education and protest rights are fundamental components of democratic life as explored in Ly’s new book Answering to Us: Equal Accountability and the Rule of Law. Together, they’ll explore a vision of democracy grounded in equal accountability — where all citizens have the power and protection necessary to oversee their government, defend their rights, and safeguard the rule of law. Learn how reframing our democracy as more than elections can empower citizens to demand accountability, in and out of the voting booth.