Partnering with Organizations on the Ground: Washington’s Community Assembly Model
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Lindsay Tracy Morgan of DSHS.
Civic Engagement
Could local civic life save American democracy?
Hollie Russon Gilman was interviewed for Reimagining the Civic Commons about the civic projects popping up across the country.
What’s the deal with political parties?
Oscar Pocasangre’s blog post on political parties was re-published by Democracy Takes.
The Case for More Parties
Lee Drutman wrote for The Boston Review on the issues of our current party system and potential solutions.
Democrats Have a Problem With Religion. One Man Is Helping Fix It.
Ilyse Hogue wrote for Slate, in conversation with Dahlia Lithwick, to discuss the role of faith in building durable pluralistic movements.
What does digital civic infrastructure look like in the 21st century?
Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, and Maresa Strano, wrote for Democracy Takes on how discord could work for a citizens’ assembly.
Five Insights On Political Parties in the Wake of Biden’s Exit
With the political turmoil of a fractured democracy, the weakening of strong parties reveals the dangers of unchecked individual power.
Listening to Rural Voices: The Transformative Power of Story Circles
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Ben Fink and Dee Davis of Rural Strategies.
The Democratic Party Is (Still) Broken
Lee Drutman wrote for The New Republic on the state of the Democratic party.