What Is Democracy 2.0?

Just 36 Days to Go Before Constitutional Convention: Building Democracy 2.0 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

But what exactly is Democracy 2.0?

Democracy 2.0 developed out of the ideas that uniquely resonate with the Millennial generation its view of governance and democratic participation: upgrade vs. revolution, open vs. closed, user-generated vs. consumed.

Released in May 2008, Mobilize.org’s Democracy 2.0 Declaration was designed to call attention to the ways that our democratic process and institutions are properly serving and failing to serve our nation. The Declaration was written by young leaders after months of polling and discussions with the belief that the Millennial Generation is uniquely positioned to help improve our country as a major source of energy, skill and innovation. Democracy 2.0 is designed to increase civic participation among members of the Millennial Generation (targeting the 18-30 age group) and declares boldly, “It’s Our Democracy. It’s Time to Act.”

What does Democracy 2.0 mean to you? Watch the video below and then join in the coversation here on the Blog or through our other social media sites.