Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Pa. House Speaker Joanna McClinton will host a panel discussion at the historic Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia to discuss the evolution of American democracy, the challenges facing our institutions today, and opportunities to expand civic participation, strengthen public trust, and ensure our democracy continues to reflect the ideals of freedom, equity, and inclusion.

Featured Panelists

Speaker Joanna E. McClinton
Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Illinois House of Representatives

Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown
Delaware House of Representatives

Speaker Carl E. Heastie
New York State Assembly

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