Is democracy still possible? Can the people still hold government accountable? Yes, but that requires working together. And working together requires organizing. Dorian Warren joins host Alex Lovit to talk about building people power, some of the victories that collective organizing has already achieved, and why he believes the United States is on the precipice of building a fairer and more inclusive democracy.
Dorian Warren is the co-president of Community Change, a national organization founded in 1968 to build the power of low-income people, especially people of color, to create a multiracial democracy and a fair economy where everyone can thrive.
Do you ever watch the news and wonder, āHow did we get here?ā Or think to yourself, āThings are bad . . . What can I do?ā
The Context is here to help. Our show breaks down the ideas, history, and trends that are shaping democracy. And you donāt need to be an expert to follow along. Every other Tuesday, host Alex Lovit talks about timely topics with big-picture thinkers and hands-on practitioners, like activists, writers, historians, and community leaders.
The topics are heavy, but we try to have fun along the way. To build the future we want, weāll need knowledgeābut also camaraderie and joy.
We hope youāll join us.