A lot has changed since the last .

The day is meant to be a chance to review the state of democracy in the world and “reinforce the importance of upholding free speech, civil liberties, and the rule of law; ensuring accountable institutions; and protecting and promoting human rights,” according to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres.

But many fear democracy is eroding. Research shows that Americans’ trust in government and each other is on the decline. There is less hope, less civil dialogue, and less faith in local and federal government.

To explore those changes, we’re hosting a live Q&A as part of our initiative.

It’s been one year since we launched Public Matters, and in that time we’ve covered a range of issues, including , and .

We’ve brought together a panel of journalists

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