Stories - local democracy

Mexico
Top Prize in Participatory Democracy Goes to San Luis Potosi, Mexico
The Central Mexico City's "Building Citizenship" program of 284 citizen participation panels is now...
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The Democracy Column
COLUMN: An Obituary for the American Republic (1789-2025)
In lieu of flowers, design a new republic.
San Diego
COLUMN A Local Sprint to Transit's Future
Riding across North County San Diego, squinting into the future.
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Singing to Interrupt in Tokyo; Cascais Congrats; Bridges to Belem
ALSO: The U.S. Crisis; Video from Ecuador to Colorado, New Events and Serious Fun
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USA
If at First You Can't Secede, Try to Get Kicked Out
Please Mr. Trump—Deport California!
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USA
COLUMN: This Little Fish Speaks Volumes About Governance
The California Delta smelt is being scapegoated by Trump and farmers. Here's what the nearly extinct fish...
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USA
COLUMN: This Dead Senator Can Stop Trump
John Conness was an Irish immigrant who stood up for citizenship and human rights. His words still matter.
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USA
COLUMN: Shut Up and Leave Land to the Locals
The U.S. Government Blames Los Angeles for Fires on Federal Lands.
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Congo
NEWSLETTER Snake Bites, Local AI, and Paying for Lottery Democracy With Real Lotteries
Our January newsletter visits rural Congo, and reflects on the fires.
Photo by Joe Mathews
USA
Driving Through Fire in My Hometown
Our local fires aren't unbelievable. We are.

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