There is a moment that happens to most Americans. You realize that the person you voted for — the one you believed in, the one you thought would make things better — is not actually representing you. They’re representing donors. They’re representing special interests. They’re representing the next election cycle. And you realize you have … Read more
There is a question that doesn’t get asked often enough in American politics: What would actually have to change if we took human rights and democratic norms seriously — not as slogans, not as talking points, but as the actual foundation of how we govern ourselves? The answer is uncomfortable. Because the honest answer is: a … Read more
Introduction: The Participation Gap One of the most persistent critiques of participatory democracy is that it requires time and resources most people don’t have. Working parents juggling jobs and childcare. People working multiple jobs to make ends meet. People managing health challenges or caregiving responsibilities. The people most affected by policy problems are often the … Read more