LA GRANDE — Oregon Humanities staff will host a live screening of a post–Election Day conversation about democracy and future generations with Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA, on Sunday, Nov. 10.

The talk will be held at the Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland and livestreamed to HQ, 112 Depot St., from 7-8:30 p.m. This is a free, all-ages event. No registration or tickets are required.

As the nation reflects on the outcome of local and national races, Meel will talk with Adam Davis about how his organization, a multipartisan student movement, is working to build community across differences. Together, they’ll discuss how we can create a political culture that values problem-solving over partisanship and ensure the long-term health of our democracy.

According to a press release, “Meel is passionate about empowering young people to bridge divides. He believes that the biggest threat to American democracy is polarization.”

He hosts “The Hopeful Majority” podcast, works on pro-democracy efforts nationally and advises political leaders on reducing polarization. In 2022, Meel was recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree for leading BridgeUSA.

Cookies and lemonade will be served, and outside food is allowed.

Lights will be dimmed during the program, which will be projected on a large screen.

If you have questions about the venue, email lagrandehq@gmail.com.

This conversation is part of Oregon Humanities’ 2024–25 Consider This series, The People and the Public. This series is made possible by funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities as well as support from the Oregon Cultural Trust.

More information about programs and publications — which include the Conversation Project, Consider This, Humanity in Perspective, Public Program Grants and Oregon Humanities magazine — can be found at oregonhumanities.org.

Oregon Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and a partner of the Oregon Cultural Trust.