Practicing Democracy in 2011

A year in review

In 2011, Practicing Democracy brought Marylanders together for a series of public discussion forums, workshops, and interactive events.  The Program provided an opportunity for people of difference opinions and points of view to come together for passionate, respectful, and effective civic conversation. 

The first phase of programs addressed the issues of natural gas extraction, transportation, cultural diversity, and land use and development in four areas around Maryland. During its inaugural year, Maryland Humanities Council staff created a series of location-specific, issue-based assemblies.

Click on the program-specific tab to your left to learn more.

Practicing Democracy was honored in 2011 with the Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize for "Standout in Risk-Taking and Most Demonstrable Community-Changing Outcomes," an honor given by the Federation of State Humanities Councils
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