Events

Details at https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/cbh-talk-maya-kornberg-center-for-brooklyn-20260312-0630pm

Congress, the central democratic institution in the United States, is hanging on by a thread. In Stuck: How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress, political scientist Maya Kornberg chronicles the efforts of congressional reformers over the last fifty years, and documents the mounting forces that have kept their reforms from creating meaningful change. Join her for an important conversation with historian and political analyst Julian Zelizer, as they examine why this body has proven so resistant to reform and what that stubborn inertia reveals about the state of our democracy.

From the reform-minded “Watergate class” of the 1970s to today’s hyper-polarized Congress, rising political violence, skyrocketing campaign costs, relentless fundraising pressures, shrinking staff capacity, toxic social media, and centralized party leadership have steadily narrowed lawmakers’ ability to legislate. Bolstered by dozens of interviews with current and former members of Congress, Kornberg’s book illuminates how internal congressional dynamics have weakened the institution and ceded power to an increasingly expansive executive branch.

At the same time, Stuck outlines concrete, achievable reforms that could restore Congress’s capacity to function and amplify the influence of its newest members. At a moment when public faith in democratic institutions is dangerously eroding, join us for a conversation that confronts the urgent question: how do we make democracy work for those it is meant to serve?

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BKForge, Men4Choice, and Brooklyn Young Democrats are joining forces for a social afternoon of researching and exposing Crisis Pregnancy Centers (aka anti-abortion fake clinics). 

Bring your laptop or tablet (or look on with a friend), and we’ll walk you through all the steps. We'll review and report these shady, fake clinics together while enjoying some pastries + hot drinks. 

Attended the one at Finback Brooklyn? Feel free to dive right in or lend some tips to others in your group.

Principles GI Coffee House is an inclusive, egalitarian social justice -oriented community space + cafe. They will have beverages & vegan pastries available for purchase. They follow a pay-what-you-wish policy. 

RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/902159/

We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.

When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.

On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.