Rural areas often show higher voter turnout rates per capita and tend to have more civic participation and community ties, which can motivate voting. Also, smaller populations may make each vote feel ...

the regional project “Promoting Deliberative Democracy and Innovative Citizen Participation in South-East Europe” was launched in 2024. This initiatives aligns with the Reykjavik Principles for ...

The term “militia system” is used only in Swiss democracy. It reflects the idea that citizens should assume public responsibilities: in fire brigades, as lay judges, on school boards ...

That’s democracy. That’s majority rule. Now we see that politicians in Jefferson City are working on ways to change the rules to silence the voice of the citizens with the intent ... parks and ...

Asserting that democracy thrives only when citizens are alert and participative, he concluded, “The soul of democracy resides in every citizen. Its values will flourish when each one contributes and ...

In 2014 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Citizens United was the Supreme Court’s worst ruling, saying “I think the notion that we have all the democracy that money can buy strays so far from ...

Marjan Ehsassi is the executive director of the Federation for Innovation in Democracy - North America, an international organization working to increase citizen participation in policy making.

The Mohamed v. Center for Security Policy case, often referred to as the “Clock Boy” lawsuit, is a prime example of why the Citizens Participation Act matters. In 2015, Ahmed Mohamed’s ...

Yet, as we celebrate the fruits of our democratic journey, we must confront an uncomfortable truth: democracy is not a spectator sport. It demands active participation from every citizen, and it is ...

Citizens’ juries can foster greater inclusion and democratic pluralism in policymaking. This project looked at citizens’ juries in Mali and India to find out how they can influence policymaking.

Chemnitz strives for a creative fresh start. As European Capital of Culture 2025, this major Eastern German city wants to move away from its negative image as a stronghold of right-wing extremists.