Dollars for Democracy: Financing Citizens’ Assemblies in North America
Despite the demonstrated value of citizens' assemblies, securing financial resources for them remains one of the biggest hurdles.
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Civic Assemblies in Action: Lessons on Civic Engagement from Fort Collins
In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents are participating in deliberative processes to determine the future of a piece of public land.
Tech Can Help Cities Rebuild Civic Life, If We Let People In
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob wrote for Next City on how digital tools are being experimented with across the country.
Inclusive Leadership in Action: How the All In Allegheny Initiative Is Engaging Communities to Drive Change
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Sara Innamorato, County Executive for Allegheny County.
Civic Participation at the Speed of Trust: The Intersection of Art and Community Organizing
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Savannah Barrett from Rural Urban Exchange.
Trump’s Return: Six Key Takeaways from the 2024 Presidential Election
After a close race, Donald Trump secures a surprising victory. The Political Reform team shares key takeaways from this historic moment.
Election 2024: Signals, Shifts, and What’s at Stake for American Democracy
New America's Political Reform program offers insights and trends to watch ahead of the 2024 election.
Partnering with Organizations on the Ground: Washington’s Community Assembly Model
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Lindsay Tracy Morgan of DSHS.
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.
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.
Engaging Communities for Equitable Economic Recovery
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Faduma Fido, Marcy Bowers, and Deric Gruen from the Just Future’s Project.
Comparing Citizens’ Assemblies across the United States
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob examine the cases of citizens’ assemblies across the United States.
Cities Are at the Forefront of AI and Civic Engagement
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob authored an op-ed for NextCity on how AI is being utilized in cities for civic engagement.
Making Child Care Accessible through a Citizens’ Assembly
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Harry Nathan Gottlieb and Matt Byrne of Unify America.
Creating Climate Resilience through Civic Engagement
Sarah Jacob spoke with Dominika Parry of 2°C Mississippi.