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WHITEHORSE
FIDE-NORTH AMERICA Citizens Assembly Inisghts from Yukon
The Importance of a Chair and an Insight Committee
SUGINAMI
SWI: How A Swiss Innovation Changes Democracy in Japanese Communities
And the Democratic Leadership of a Female Mayor in Tokyo
India
Shut Out of Siliguri
Asia Democracy Chronicles reports: Local Nepalese communities that relied on healthcare in India find it...
USA
SPECIAL REPORT: How to Achieve Local Autonomy
California is a case study of local governance and autonomy in the world's most powerful nation.
Mexico
Iztapalapa's Utopias Take Top Prize for Participation
Disruptive, free developments in Mexico City's largest borough win the top prize in the 18th edition of the...
Global
VIDEO: 'I Go to Gonzales' 55 Voices of Democracy
Democracy Local in Thomas Mann House's "55 Voices of Democracy" series
United Kingdom
VIDEO 'Big Local' in Wolverhampton
A short film on the Big Local program, and how residents created Big Venture in one England community
Portugal
NEWSLETTER Stop Killing Local Democracy
Attacks on local officials are the most serious attacks on democracy. Global protection is needed.
Portugal
BOLETIM INFORMATIVO: Parem de Matar a Democracia Local
Os ataques a autoridades locais são os ataques mais graves à democracia. É necessária uma proteção global.
Germany
NOTE Where Climate Meets Community
A model project combines citizens juries with a referendum
USA
COLUMN A Local Measure for a New Political Era
Local politicians risk their power to create more colleagues
Global
A Stronger EU for the World
In a world facing global challenges, how should the EU act on the global stage? Have your say and contribute...