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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI wonder if there would be any interest in a "Chautauqua-like" movement in rural America.
For those who have never heard of Chautauqua, see: Chautauqua https://g.co/kgs/hUo1zx
It would have to either exclude all religious content or expressly require a diversity of religious thought.
I think there are a lot of people who might listen to a combination of local and guest speakers discuss issues like vaccinations, systemic racism, immigration and general explanations of how our government was designed to work.
I am sure there would be some protests and disruptions, but I don't think we should let hecklers veto a worthwhile educational program.
Comments?
mopinko
(69,806 posts)when you leave school.
i honestly cant imagine how that works, but it does seem to be the end product of the factory school process in too many cases.
iemanja
(53,003 posts)I don't know that they'd be interested, given the anti-education POV of many conservatives.
Atticus
(15,124 posts)independents and even some old-fashioned "decent" Republicans who might sit still for a lecture in a social atmosphere.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,147 posts)hlthe2b
(101,730 posts)Atticus
(15,124 posts)network in Illinois. https://www.greatershelbyville.com/shelbyville-illinois-chautauqua-auditorium.html
Tetrachloride
(7,728 posts)museums, scientific and architectural firms are a suggested foundation.
I cant think of a single time that i heard the word Chautauqua in spoken aloud. ( redundant grammar but its clearer).
This is a PR campaign. Some versions of PR have a way of turning sour.
Klaralven
(7,510 posts)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chautauqua_Institution
That role is filled by any number of current day hucksters.
Tomconroy
(7,611 posts)Western New York. I understand it's still quite popular.
jmbar2
(4,832 posts)Here is a 2018 example on abortion.
Overview
http://hss.cmu.edu/pdd/iaia/F18/index.html
Discussion Guide
http://hss.cmu.edu/pdd/iaia/F18/DG.pdf