Tag: democracy innovation

How to De-Escalate Public Meetings: A Practical, Step-by-Step Guide for Cities

November 26, 2025

Public meetings are meant to be where communities and governments conduct business, learn about important issues, and make crucial decisions about courses of action. However, public servants and elected officials...

Using Democracy Innovations to Navigate Polarizing Times

November 25, 2025

Across the country, people are asking the same questions: How are we supposed to talk to each other anymore? What does “civility” even mean when fundamental values feel up for...

Decatur’s Charter Review Brings Civic Innovation to the Forefront

July 31, 2025

We’re proud to share that Decatur, Georgia is launching a groundbreaking Charter Review Commission, with support from the National Civic League. For the first time in the U.S., a city...

If You Want to Improve Local Democracy, Start by Getting to Know Your Community

December 1, 2023

If you want community members to participate productively in public meetings, it helps to have a high level of knowledge about their attitudes, history, and networks. Where do you they...

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