Politics in Dissent: Our Failing Democracy

Across the world, democracy is failing. It’s being bought, hollowed out, and rigged against the masses: the people for whom collective action benefits most.

The rise of the far-right and hate-fuelled division aren’t random phenomenon; they are symptoms of an political and democratic system that prioritises corporate profits over community empowerment.

At a time when housing is unaffordable, climate action is stalled, and working-class voices are sidelined, is it any wonder people are losing faith in traditional representative democracy?

Cynicism is a rational response to a broken status quo—but it doesn’t have to be our destination.

Join us at Dissent Cafe and Bar to confront the structural flaws of liberal democracy head-on. Together, we won't just analyse the crisis—we’ll mapping out how grassroots movements, collective power, and community-led systems can fight back, and build a radical, participatory democracy.

Register now, and in the coming days we will announce our set-list of experts, activist and special speakers that will guide us through this session.