Civics Lectures and Discussions at Town Hall Seattle

Town Hall’s Civics series highlights everything from local policies to world politics. These events offer perspectives on a range of topics as diverse as Seattle itself—a bustling forum for activism, discovery and thought-provoking discussion. Tickets for most Town Hall-produced events are offered on a sliding scale starting at $5, and ages 22 and under are admitted for free.

Upcoming events:

• Securing a Multiracial Democracy — A Discussion on Race and Elections – Oct. 16
  Join political leader and bestselling author Steve Phillips for a discussion on race, elections and how our modern day dilemmas are an extension of a fight that dates back to the Civil War.
• 3 Big Ways Democracy Vouchers Changed Seattle’s Elections – Oct. 17
  Join author Dr. Jen Heerwig and Sightline Institute’s Alan Duming about the impact of Democracy Vouchers, a way for Seattleites to reduce the influence of big money interests in elections, approved in 2016.
• Minding the Gap: A Social Justice Salon – Oct. 23
  At Minding the Gap, local experts from the human services community and program participants will discuss some of the facts and myths impacting how behavioral health is viewed.
• Election Night 2024 – Nov. 5
  Anxious about the November election? Spend election night with Real Change, Town Hall, and Seattle’s independent journalists! Reporters and writers from the International Examiner, South Seattle Emerald, The Needling, and more will analyze results live and share their predictions for the future of local politics.
• Reading Through It: A Literary Alternative to Election Night Coverage – Nov. 5
  At this alternative to election night coverage, six powerful writers will share their works, reminding us that the commitment to positive change goes beyond any single political moment.
• Trust on the Ballot: Voting in Washington – Nov. 7
  Three Washington Secretaries of State will discuss the history and evolution of voting in our state.
• The Living Conscience of Climate Change — Holding Corporations Accountable for Global Decisions – Nov. 19
  Climate activist Auden Schendler aims to unravel the tangled reality of environmental movement, both current and future.