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KIRKENES
NEW FEATURE: Where In the Democratic World is Bruno Kaufmann?
A Norwegian town on the Russia border feels pressure, and sees promise, in geopolitics
Jamaima Afridi for Asia Democracy Chronicles, courtesy Asia Democracy Chronicles. (Jamaima is also that story's author)
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SACRAMENTO
COLUMN: Swapping Regional Office Carries Risks
California's governor and senator may switch positions.
VILLANUEVA
ASIA DEMOCRACY CHRONICLES: A Small Town and the Last Coal Plant
In a Small Town in the Southern Philippines, the Stalling of a Coal Plant's Closing
BRATISLAVA
SWI: Does Democracy Make a Place Richer?
Do Prosperity and Democracy Still Go Together?
OAKLAND
COLUMN: Why Can't I Quit This California-Invented Gambling Game?
Invented in Oakland, Fantasy Sports Has Us in Its Grip
CHICAGO
NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE: Local Governments and Community Foundation
Potential Partners? And a Meeting on Sept. 30 in Chicago.
BOULDER
NATIONAL CIVIC REVIEW: Reimaginging the Local Public Meeting
A Case Study of Strengthening Local Democracy in a Colorado City
GEDANGROWO
ASIA DEMOCRACY CHRONICLES: Not Our Trash
East Java Villages Struggle to Manage World's Plastic Waste
SACRAMENTO
COLUMN: FIGHTING 'FIRE WITH FIRE' AND ALL-CAPS
Does being tyrannical really topple a tyrant?
HONG KONG
ASIA DEMOCRACY CHRONICLES: Weaponizing Bureaucracy to Stifle Dissent
Hong Kong Uses Tax Audits, Licensing, Inspections
DECATUR
NATIONAL CIVIC REVIEW: A City Charter Commission Brings In the People
Georgia City Charter Effort Employs Democratic Innovation