Realizing Democracy - A Discussion on Government
Good governance or inclusive populism?
Framing questions: What are the root causes underneath the institutional failures of our crises of
democratic legitimacy, extreme inequality, and market failure? What kind of policy and governmental
structures are needed to govern an inclusive, multiracial society and produce more equitable
outcomes? What kinds of politics will it take to shift our foundational institutions toward justice?
Can our politics articulate some form of inclusive populism that can shift government responsiveness
to grassroots constituents, strengthen governance, and produce greater equity? Is the current
populist moment destructive, corrective, both, or neither?
In Discussion:
Alex Hertel-Fernandez Assistant Professor, International and Public Affairs, Columbia University;
Author, State Capture (2019)
Jamila Michener Assistant Professor, Government, Cornell University; Author, Fragmented
Democracy (2019)
Helen Gym Councilmember, Philadelphia City Council; Vice Chair, Local Progress
Lorella Praeli President, Community Change Action
Moderator Dorian Warren President, Community Change