Democracy Salons

Good conversations travel far

A monthly online series about democracy, politics, and the ideas that move us forward.

Inaugural salon • 01

Meet the Team

with the people building DemCon »

  • Sunday, Sept 20, 2026
  • 18:00 CET / 12:00 PM ET
  • Online
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A jolly good time • Free event

Four people around a lace-covered tea table in Victorian dress, one in a modern blue jacket and sunglasses, a dog asleep beneath the table.

The premise // 02

The future is
still unwritten.

In a time of rising authoritarianism, growing inequality, and relentless disinformation, these salons bring together voices from across movements, borders, and generations to explore solutions, build connections, and imagine what comes next.

An engraved airship flying a banner reading DemCon × The Parlor. Handwritten: Bold ideas this way…

In the room // 03

Meet the team.

The DemCon × The Parlor’s new event series Democracy Salon launches September 20th at 6pm CET. Salon 1 will feature DemCon Founder Hunter Christopher, The Parlor Founder Lindsey Brock Morales, Design & Marketing lead Elizabeth Gallagher, and Head of Operations Louise A. Parker talking everything DemCon from the beginning to their big plans for the immediate future. If you want to learn about how this team is building the “CPAC of the Left” this is a must attend event.

Your hosts
Hunter C.

Hunter C.

Founder, DemCon

Brings a creative lens to big questions.

About Hunter →
Lindsey B.M.

Lindsey B.M.

Founder, The Parlor

Builds spaces for meaningful exchange.

About Lindsey →
Speakers
Louise A. Parker

Louise A. Parker

Head of Operations, DemCon

Elizabeth Gallagher

Elizabeth Gallagher

Design & Marketing, DemCon

A woman in a wide Victorian hat raising a teacup, with a speech bubble reading “Pull up a chair”.

Do join us // 04

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