Citizens’ Assemblies (CAs) are a democratic innovation that bring together a diverse group of residents, selected randomly through a civic lottery, to deliberate on public policy issues. This practice involves several phases: learning from experts, discussing and debating different options, and ultimately making recommendations. By incorporating a representative sample of the population based on key…
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The conversations we have about the our politics sometimes feel like pick-a-side and fight-it-out discussions that leave us feeling worse about the people we disagree with and, sometimes, worse about ourselves.There is a way to talk about it all that feels open and honest. You can actually be heard and learn about people with other…
The presidential race has fundamentally changed. Yet the underlying conditions of the country and our communities remain the same—pervasive mistrust, growing inequities, a lack of hope. November’s outcome alone won’t solve those problems. Moving our country forward requires something deeper. That’s why Rich Harwood’s “Enough. Time to Build.” campaign is holding a Civic Convention to…
Something that not too long ago seemed far-fetched has become a concern. A record number of Americans do not trust elections and many question if the results are valid. Is trust in elections an issue that has always existed or are we really losing faith in our democratic process. What caused this? How did we…
A guided video conversation that you’ll take with another American who may vote differently than you or be different than you in other ways.