Open Forum by California Independent Voters in Conversation

Imagine– a land of the free and the represented. Imagine– a respectful, curious conversation in which people who are often cast by the media as opponents, opposites, and divided listen to one another. Imagine–a political culture where questions, curiosity, wonder and the creation of new possibilities is the norm. *California independent Voters in Conversation (CiViC)* invites those who are self-identified independent or independent-minded voters to come together and discover/create the questions they feel are important to address, to learn what independents are experimenting with as we work to create a democracy that thrives with the concerns and voices of everyone.

Join us in creating a conversation that brings forward the voices of over 43% of adults, the voices of independents. We are listening to build with one another, to develop and amplify the voices of independents. Together, we seek to inform the dialogue that takes place before, during, and after elections, transforming the political culture and giving people a positive reason to vote.

*Organizers:* Catana Malinowski and James Newman are builders of the independent voter movement in California communities. California independent Voters in Conversation (CiViC) is an association of self-identified independents and independent-minded voters who seek to lift the voice of independent voters (43% of California voters) and support democracy that includes and represents all. CiViC is associated with Independent Voting.