Body: The Richmond Forum is the nation’s largest nonprofit speaker series, bringing the world’s most influential voices to the stage in Richmond since 1987. By elevating public discourse throughout the Richmond region, they strive to make our community a better place and a model for the nation.
I was fortunate to attend their latest program, “The Two-Party Problem.” This event featured a moderated discussion with Joe Manchin, Andrew Yang, and Justin Amash. It was both thought provoking and timely given the state of our nation today. Regardless of political identity or level of political engagement, I think most Americans can agree that our government isn’t working the way it was designed to. Maybe it’s time to disrupt the red-versus-blue paradigm?
I highly recommend this summary of the program. If you enjoy hearing from interesting people on challenging topics and would like to support an impactful organization bringing speech and debate opportunities to students, I encourage you to explore the Richmond Forum and their Speech and Debate Initiative.
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Learn More
- Research Brief: Growing Cohort of Independent Voters Becomes Critical Segment of Electorate | Unite America
- Americans Together – founded by Heather Manchin and Joe Manchin to fight for and represent the Sensible Majority across the political spectrum.
- Forward Party – a centrist political party in the United States founded by former Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang and former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman.
