Reimagining Public Meetings to Strengthen Local Democracy: A Boulder, Colorado, Case Study

July 23, 2025

Creating opportunities for citizens to be heard is vital to today’s contested and sometimes polarized political atmosphere. This especially rings true for public meeting formats, which have been criticized for amplifying the loudest voices, sidelining historically underrepresented groups, and prioritizing performance over genuine dialogue.

Local Civic Leaders: Facing Threats to Democracy in Communities

July 18, 2023

The democracy-saving and enhancing capacities of local leaders - as well as the weaknesses and limitations they face - can be instructive for all kinds of efforts to make democracy more inclusive, participatory, and equitable.

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