Welcome, Dinner & Discussion Enthusiasts!
This is a group devoted to discussing public policy in democratic, deliberative forums that emphasize contrasting possibilities instead of prioritizing consensus. This Meetup has been created and is maintained by Fellows with a private foundation (Interactivity Foundation) that devotes itself to facilitating citizen discussions. The foundation provides a report and springs for a few nice dinners over which people can discuss the report in a fun and relaxed way. The report is itself generated by citizens meeting to discuss a topic over 12-18 months.
Interactivity Foundation (http://www.interactivityfoundation.org) aspires to create forums in which citizens can discuss topics that are likely to impact public policy (for instance: genetic technology). The ideas is this: if we provide a space for citizens to talk with one another about important issues, citizens will walk away more informed and engaged. IF believes that informed and engaged citizens are the basis for a strong democracy. IF is expressly non-partisan and is not an advocacy organization. We just want to get folks talking.
If you like to think openly, meet and talk with new people in DC, Maryland, and NoVA-- all over a nice dinner, please join us!
Past Meetups
Our Sponsors
Interactivity Foundation
Citizens exploring and developing possibilities for public policy
What's new?
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Nov 21
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New member
“To meet new friends from different countries and cultures”
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Oct 23
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“I am exploring to see what this group offers. If this is not good enough, life goes on.”
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Oct 19
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“I love to debate, discuss, converse, talk, share, expound upon, etc... especially over good food.”
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Oct 3
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“I love to talk about important things...and hear other people's opinions. And I love to eat...this is perfect!”
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Sep 21
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“to share and learn op-eds on pretty much everything”
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Sep 10
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New member“Public policy is one of my passions!”
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Aug 19
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“to partake in good conversation...”
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Aug 12
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“Sounds like a very good way to enjoy dinner.”
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Jul 30
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“I believe that we have a opportunity to discuss those issues that directly impact our way of life. I like to think that I am a fairly informed person, but I also like to hear different points of view.”
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Jul 29
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“What a great idea!!”
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Jul 26
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What members are saying
“ interesting and different points of view ”
“ I highly recommend this Meetup. Fun and interesting people. ”
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