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LOS ANGELLES
Everyday People Will Get Paid to Change Their Own City Council
Look for this Postcard in the Mail. Sortition Begins in Historic LA City Charter Assembly
ANKARA
NEWS: Two Turkish Cities Are Finalists for 'European Capital of Democracy'
Ankara and Denizli Join Brussels and Tirana on Short List
KADUNA STATE
SNAPSHOT: Kaduna State Executive Governor Dr. Uba Sani
An Activist Turned Governor on Partnership—and a New Transparency Portal
BANGKOK
ASIA DEMOCRACY CHRONICLES: Previewing the Asia Democratic Assembly
At a Critical Juncture, Meeting November 1-3 in Thailand
JAKARTA
ASIA DEMOCRACY CHRONICLES: No Hear, No Action
Protests in Cities Draw Little Response From Indonesian Government
Democracy Camp 2025
Beyond the Ballot: How Digital Tools Power Youth Participation
When digital tools are used right, they can open new doors for young people to effectively participate in...
SACRAMENTO
COLUMN: Both Sides of This Campaign Tell the Same 2 Lies
Why the Yes and No Campaigns on California's Prop 50 Both Deserve to Lose
GABORONE
LOCAL SNAPSHOT: A Sign Full of Promises Outside the Civic Center
The Botswana Capital Puts Its 'Response Time' Promises Where Everyone Can See
GENEVA
COLUMN: Why My Governor Should Have 7 Heads
The Swiss Seven-Headed Executive Is a "Magic Formula." Let's Try It at Home.
LOS ANGELES
COLUMN:The U.S. Has Already Divorced California
Stop Talking About Secession or Independence. We're Already Gone
BASEL
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BRUNO KAUFMANN? In Basel, for Mom and Voting
A visit to mom, and a window on votes to collaborate across voters—and create an electronic ID.
MOSHUPA, BOTSWANA
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BRUNO? In Moshupa Village
To Visit a Former Botswana President, and Reflect on a Country as Old As He Is