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NOEMA Ukranians Are Planning a New, Local Future for Post-Conflict Reconstruction
With help from cities around the world, a democratic, "Locals First" model emerges.
Myanmar (Burma)
Abusing a Disaster
The Myanmar junta builds power with ruins. Citizens are not only ignored in the aftermath of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake of March 28 2025, but instead abused in their vulnerability, as the junta lunges for more ground among the...
Global
For You and Europe, a New 'Idea Laboratory'
Half of the European Parliament's members are new. This is a moment for your ideas.
Hong Kong
ADC: Firing the Messenger
The Wall Street Journal fires a Hong Kong journalist who headed an association of reporters, setting a...
Global
The Pact of the Future A United Nations Reset?
In New York, the Summit of the Future is wrapping up after two Action Days open to civil society and two...
Canada
SPEECH 'Come With Us If You Want to Live'
Why the deliberative democracy movement needs to get more aggressive
China
NOEMA: China's Hinterland Becomes a Dreamscape
A Swiss-style village, a Prague-like city, and other new urban places in China
USA
COLUMN A Tale of Two Cities, Bay Area Edition
Kamala Harris' Oakland approaches the White House. The real Oakland struggles with local democracy and...
Mongolia
Ancient Rituals, Modern Governance
Not enough Mongolian women are being elected to local office
USA
COLUMN Ugly Dogs & Lotttery Democracy
A citizens assembly in Northern California.
Global
Can 'Activated Citizenship' Fix 'Voice Insecurity'?
Marjan Ehsassi's new book, Activated Citizenship: The Transformational Power of Citizens Assemblies, delivers...
France
COLUMN Stop the Democracy In-Fighting
We need democracy ecosystems, not democracy waves.