At the Johns Hopkins institute-produced event, experts debated the complex relationship between truth, technology and privacy in the digital age.

he role of social media as a primary news source and the potential threat of disinformation to democracy was the focus of an intense debate during a recent gathering at a Baltimore-based global research foundation.
Since 2017, the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has aimed to strengthen global democracy through civic engagement and inclusive dialogue, offering university courses, public programs and fellowships.

Last week, the institute held the Elijah E. Cummings Democracy and Freedom Festival at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum to further this aim.

The event culminated in a debate revolving around the complex relationship between truth, technology and democracy in the digital age.

“I think it’s fair to say that a healthy democracy hinges on the ability of any individual to hear and to be heard in the marketplace of ideas,” said Hopkins’ president Ronald J. Daniels in his event introduction.

Cities and Citizenship
Wednesday, February 8
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore

Highlights from the Festival

Join the SNF Agora Institute for the third annual Elijah E. Cummings Democracy and Freedom Festival—a free event bringing together scholars and practitioners from across the country to join with the Johns Hopkins and Baltimore communities as we grapple with some of the most urgent challenges facing democracy, model civic engagement across divides, and celebrate democratic resilience and opportunity. 

Through this year’s theme, “cities and citizenship,” we will be exploring questions about the challenges cities face at the frontlines of democracy and the innovations they are making to strengthen local engagement. The festival also includes an art installation by Globe Collection and Press, music by DJ Mebaa, and a dinner hosted by The People’s Supper.

All programming takes place at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Johns Hopkins students can take advantage of a free shuttle to and from the museum.

At the Johns Hopkins institute-produced event, experts debated the complex relationship between truth, technology and privacy in the digital age.

he role of social media as a primary news source and the potential threat of disinformation to democracy was the focus of an intense debate during a recent gathering at a Baltimore-based global research foundation.
Since 2017, the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has aimed to strengthen global democracy through civic engagement and inclusive dialogue, offering university courses, public programs and fellowships.

Last week, the institute held the Elijah E. Cummings Democracy and Freedom Festival at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum to further this aim.

The event culminated in a debate revolving around the complex relationship between truth, technology and democracy in the digital age.

“I think it’s fair to say that a healthy democracy hinges on the ability of any individual to hear and to be heard in the marketplace of ideas,” said Hopkins’ president Ronald J. Daniels in his event introduction.

Cities and Citizenship
Wednesday, February 8
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore

Highlights from the Festival

Join the SNF Agora Institute for the third annual Elijah E. Cummings Democracy and Freedom Festival—a free event bringing together scholars and practitioners from across the country to join with the Johns Hopkins and Baltimore communities as we grapple with some of the most urgent challenges facing democracy, model civic engagement across divides, and celebrate democratic resilience and opportunity. 

Through this year’s theme, “cities and citizenship,” we will be exploring questions about the challenges cities face at the frontlines of democracy and the innovations they are making to strengthen local engagement. The festival also includes an art installation by Globe Collection and Press, music by DJ Mebaa, and a dinner hosted by The People’s Supper.

All programming takes place at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Johns Hopkins students can take advantage of a free shuttle to and from the museum.

At the Johns Hopkins institute-produced event, experts debated the complex relationship between truth, technology and privacy in the digital age.

he role of social media as a primary news source and the potential threat of disinformation to democracy was the focus of an intense debate during a recent gathering at a Baltimore-based global research foundation.
Since 2017, the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has aimed to strengthen global democracy through civic engagement and inclusive dialogue, offering university courses, public programs and fellowships.

Last week, the institute held the Elijah E. Cummings Democracy and Freedom Festival at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum to further this aim.

The event culminated in a debate revolving around the complex relationship between truth, technology and democracy in the digital age.

“I think it’s fair to say that a healthy democracy hinges on the ability of any individual to hear and to be heard in the marketplace of ideas,” said Hopkins’ president Ronald J. Daniels in his event introduction.

Cities and Citizenship
Wednesday, February 8
Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore

Highlights from the Festival

Join the SNF Agora Institute for the third annual Elijah E. Cummings Democracy and Freedom Festival—a free event bringing together scholars and practitioners from across the country to join with the Johns Hopkins and Baltimore communities as we grapple with some of the most urgent challenges facing democracy, model civic engagement across divides, and celebrate democratic resilience and opportunity. 

Through this year’s theme, “cities and citizenship,” we will be exploring questions about the challenges cities face at the frontlines of democracy and the innovations they are making to strengthen local engagement. The festival also includes an art installation by Globe Collection and Press, music by DJ Mebaa, and a dinner hosted by The People’s Supper.

All programming takes place at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Johns Hopkins students can take advantage of a free shuttle to and from the museum.