National Civic Review
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The Quiet Power of the Potluck
Community potlucks create much-needed spaces for gathering and engaging in conversations with people we may not know well—conversations that foster a deeper connection to our communities and the broader world around us.
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“People Were Craving Change.” Proportional Representation in Portland, Oregon
The November 2024 election marked the debut of Portland’s new electoral system, featuring ranked choice voting for all offices. While ranking candidates is increasingly common, Portland stands out for combining ranked ballots with multi-seat districts.
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Does Mixing Civic Assemblies and Participatory Budgeting Make Either Process Better?
What happens when you combine the deliberative power of civic assemblies with the hands-on public engagement of participatory budgeting? New York City decided to find out.
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