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A warm welcome to David Pepper, who is returning under the Tent. Join us as we speak to him about his new best-selling book, Saving Democracy: The User\u2019s Manual For Every American<\/a><\/em>. The book provides a framework for all pro-democracy activists (us!) to better understand the steps to save our democracy. \u00a0As Pepper notes,\u00a0\u201cwe are seeing ever-growing awareness about the threat to democracy, as well as emerging and successful best practices of how to fight back.\u201d This book provides us the path to a more secure and vibrant democracy.<\/p>\n

BigTentUSA is thrilled to co-host this Spotlight Speaker Series with The New York Buddy Group (NYBG). The NYBG is a group of volunteer activists who raise awareness and support for pro-democracy grassroots organizers and candidates\u00a0in critical elections throughout the country. They enhance the education of their community and increase electoral awareness, action, focus and impact.<\/p>\n

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