The 22nd Century Initiative

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Forging a people-powered democracy in this century and the next | Creators of The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook newsletter and podcast www.linktr.ee/22ci

An image of a yellow cartoon bird, its beak opened in song, against a purple background with the following text: EARLY BIRD RATE - 22CI wants to make this conference as accessible as possible. So the Early Bird rate is just $225. Deadline is March 31st! Tell your peeps!
A logo with the following text against a gold, beige, and teal background: JUNE 19-22, 2025 - ATLANTA, GA - 22nd CENTURY CONFERENCE Forging a People-Powered Democracy
A photograph of 22CI Conference Director Sue Hyde speaking at a microphone, her right arm raised above her head, accompanied by this text: LEARN, TEACH, THINK, AND GROW TOGETHER At the conference, you'll: - Weave relationships, - Sharpen strategies, - Learn skills and resources to effectively block the rise of the authoritarian movement, - Advance pro-democracy strategies and campaigns. Upcoming deadlines: Call for Sessions - 3/21 Early Bird Registration - 3/31 conference.22CI.org
An image of two people in front of a whiteboard covered with sticky notes, during a workshop at the first 22nd Century Conference. Accompanying this image is the text: GOT SOMETHIN' TO SAY ABOUT AUTHORITARIANISM? - Submit a breakout session proposal for our conference - Join us in shaping a vibrant and strategically-aligned field of practice that defends democracy, resists authoritarianism, and builds a resilient and inclusive future. - Together, we can create the tools, narratives, and connections needed to drive meaningful change. - Deadline March 21st! conference.22ci.org
A photograph of 22CI Conference Director Sue Hyde speaking at a microphone, her right arm raised above her head, accompanied by this text: LEARN, TEACH, THINK, AND GROW TOGETHER At the conference, you'll: - Weave relationships, - Sharpen strategies, - Learn skills and resources to effectively block the rise of the authoritarian movement, - Advance pro-democracy strategies and campaigns. Upcoming deadlines: Call for Sessions - 3/21 Early Bird Registration - 3/31
A photograph of four women singing joyfully on a stage at the first 22nd Initiative Conference
A photograph of 22CI Conference Director Sue Hyde speaking at a microphone, her right arm raised above her head, accompanied by this text: LEARN, TEACH, THINK, AND GROW TOGETHER At the conference, you'll: - Weave relationships, - Sharpen strategies, - Learn skills and resources to effectively block the rise of the authoritarian movement, - Advance pro-democracy strategies and campaigns. Upcoming deadlines: Call for Sessions - 3/21 Early Bird Reigstration - 3/31
An image of Scot Nakagawa, smiling and wearing a cap and v-neck t-shirt, next to this text: LET'S THINK TO THE FUTURE - SUBMIT A BREAKOUT SESSION PROPOSAL TODAY! - Join us in shaping a vibrant and strategically-aligned field of practice that defends democracy, resists authoritarianism, and builds a resilient and inclusive future. - Together, we can create the tools, narratives, and connections needed to drive meaningful change. 1 week left! 3/21 deadline conference.22CI.org June-19 22, 2025 Atlanta 22nd Century Conference Forging a People-Powered Democracy
A photograph of three speakers on a conference stage, facing an energize crowd of seated audience members raising their hands in the air.
A photograph of four women singing joyfully on a stage at the first 22nd Initiative Conference
An image of a yellow cartoon bird, its beak opened in song, against a purple background with the following text: EARLY BIRD RATE - 22CI wants to make this conference as accessible as possible. So the Early Bird rate is just $225. Deadline is March 31st! Tell your peeps!
An image of a yellow cartoon bird, its beak opened in song, against a purple background with the following text: EARLY BIRD RATE - 22CI wants to make this conference as accessible as possible. So the Early Bird rate is just $225. Deadline is March 31st! Tell your peeps!
Podcast hosts and guest Sue Hyde, Kunthida Rungruengkiat, and Scot Nakagawa are pictured against a black backdrop, with the words "Anti-Authoritarian Podcast: How We Got Here"
A yellow speech bubble against a purple background, with the words, "The stakes could not be higher. If democracy fails it will not be because the right was too strong -- but because the left was too weak." -- Scot Nakagawa
A purple speech bubble against a yellow background, with a quote from 22nd Century Institute's Scot Nakagawa: "The fight against authoritarianism must be nonpartisan, and more than that, it must be rooted in something deeper than political ideology. It has to be built on the fundamental understanding that you are me and I am you -- that our fates are intertwined, and authoritarian rule threatens all of us, regardless of our party affiliations. If we don't organize around this truth, we will remain divided, leaving the door wide open for the ruling elite to consolidate their control."
In an image from the 2023 22nd Century Conference, dozens of seated people enthusiastically raise their hands in the air in response to a trio of speakers on stage.
A group of people stand behind a banner reading "WE WHO BELIEVE IN FREEDOM CANNOT REST." Next to this image is this text: Join us at our upcoming conference where you can: - Weave relationships, - Sharpen strategies, - Learn skills and resources to effectively block the rise of the authoritarian movement, and - Advance pro-democracy strategies and campaigns. Below is a logo reading: June 19-22, 2025, Atlanta, GA -- 22nd Century Conference -- Forging a People-Powered Democracy
A cartoon bluebird with its beak open in song is shown against a gray background, with the words: 22nd Century Conference - Early Bird Rate Until March 31st - Tickets Available Now!