'If we actually want a democracy that reflects the thoughts of the country as a whole and delivers for everyone, we need to stop designing institutions around the “natural leaders.”' #democracy #citizenassemblies #sortition
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/o...
Agree. #ActiveCitizenship only way to reduce power imbalance, for which #BasicIncome a prerequisite in order to free up time, ditto #CitizenAssemblies.
@greenparty.org.uk
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Delegates from the LA Charter Reform Civic Assembly presenting their recommendations to the Charter Reform Commission @reformlacharter.bsky.social #civicassembly #deliberativedemocracy #sortion #citizenassemblies
In this bonus episode of the #podcast, host @rogerberkowitz.bsky.social interviews Hélène Landemore about her new book, "Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule".
Out now wherever you get your podcasts!
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#citizenassemblies #readinghannaharendt
We also need to decentralize state power: #ParticipatoryDemocracy #Municipalism #Communes #Cooperativism #MutualAid #CitizenAssemblies @mark-carney.bsky.social @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
I remember my hopes and fears of 2000.
Hope for an enlightened equitable society: LGBT+, women and indigenous people are now "allowed" if not equal. Progress, more needed.
Democracy as it is practiced is failing, short term, political and lobbied. To be reinvented! #citizenassemblies would do.
I believe we need to rise above politics and parties, organise #citizenassemblies and adapt that is downsize and wean ourselves of fossil fuels within #planetaryboundaries
Big societal #change. Let's #create a resilient sustainable society, with #peace, #30Xnature, #circular #solar Stop bickering!
Great idea. Reform could include #citizenassemblies, asking the people themselves what they want. Also #universalbasicincome to cushion the transition to degrow to low carbon living. Localisation, circular, resilient communities, full protection of nature.
#socialist yes, I call it regeneration🌳🌞🕊️🦋
Yes, let's create an ideal #democracy. I really like the stories of #citizenassemblies. Groups of people statistically selected (like a jury) are given a social issue and they solve it in unanimity for the highest good. Politics implements the recommendations.
In short: "Ask the people". Peace.
And another one on the doormat: "De Gruyter Handbook of Citizens' Assemblies" from Min Reuchamps, @welpita.bsky.social & Julien Vrydagh. Can't wait.
@tegenverkiezingen.bsky.social @nicolecurato.bsky.social @antolw.bsky.social @dannicafleuss.bsky.social #democracy #lottocracy #citizenassemblies
There at it again. Attacking our local voice that acts in our best local interests. The new structures proposed to supersede our current councils will ensure it harder to have a local say. Let’s ensure our voices are written into the new constitution by making #CitizenAssemblies part of the process.
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Our local democracy is being attacked, ensure we have a say in the future by insisting we have citizen assemblies as part of the new way of working, sign this petition and pass it on. #LocalDemocracy #CitizenAssemblies
Given multiple existential challenges inc. climate change, pollution, mass destruction of species and of living systems we all depend on, there is an urgent need to look for the radical leaps in how societies organise. E.g #DeliberativeDemocracy #CitizenAssemblies
I couldn't agree more. If we cannot have some form of PR, then we must encourage #citizenassemblies now. We need to encourage & engage those who feel disenfranchised.
Nice overview piece of Eva Rovers on Citizens Assemblies: decorrespondent.nl/16317/democr...
#lottocracy #citizenassemblies #democracy @tegenverkiezingen.bsky.social
What are the solutions for fair effective governance?
I love #Citizenassemblies or deliberative processes.
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Working towards consensus is interesting and mind opening. Loomio helps www.loomio.com
Which party will propose it? I am interested. #politics
16/19 Escaping collapse requires "genuine democratic societies to level all forms of power that lead to Goliaths."
Run societies through citizen assemblies and juries, aided by digital technologies for direct democracy at scale.
#Democracy #CitizenAssemblies
They speak with a forked tongue. Typical Polly speech pandering to the masses whilst taking money from the elites. The only thing they want is power and they’ll say anything and do anything to get it. This is why we need a new political system, based on people not parties. We need #CitizenAssemblies
Citizen assemblies have created good outcomes for everyone. Whether they are implemented is in question.
Let's explore #citizenassemblies in NZ and the world. Iceland, Taiwan, France...
What if citizens had a real seat at the table?
Join our webinar w/ Teele Pehk to explore how citizen assemblies are reshaping power. Trust, community, and the future of democracy 🔍
▶️ Register here: t.ly/GsSwg
#NECE2025 #CitizenAssemblies #HopeInAction
On Thursday at 7PM ET, we spotlight Steve Brown, Executive Director of New Hampshire Together, to talk about #CitizenAssemblies!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Deliberative democracy gives power to #citizenassemblies where members are statistically representing the society and compensated for their time for the greater good.
Looking for consensus not only 50% (which means 50% are unhappy).
Many examples in the world. I wish it becomes a norm.
Not soon enough, but as other parties still clinging to status quo Reform will only grow. Wake up Keir. Polarising party politics will destroy UK.Start trusting and listening to communities. #citizenassemblies #citizencollective
🙌Exciting news
Citidem is now on YouTube!
➡️Check out our channel to find the recording of our recent event.
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🎥More content coming soon—stay tuned!
#citidem #democracy #citizenengagement #citizenassemblies #eu
In opposition they promise us the world but when in power the serve their masters. Corporations have politicians in their pockets it’s time we go beyond the party system. We need to #Assemble and speak to each other and formulate a people centred approach to our shared future. #CitizenAssemblies
#CitizenAssemblies and other forms of deliberative democracy have become increasingly common around the world in recent years. The growth of deliberative approaches is a response to the discontent that so many feel about their lack of voice in the political system.
📗 2024 in review 📗
Our group has published 17 articles in 2024, with insights ranging from:
📗 acceptance of technology
📗 #climateanxiety
📗 #climatechange as a voting issue
📗 social tipping
📗 #citizenassemblies
📗 community energy initiatives (CEIs)
📗 #publictrust
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Let's learn from Eastern Europeans. - #CitizenAssemblies are diffusing polarisation, combatting disinformation -
A new study of 40 examples across CEE countries, including Poland, Montenegro and Estonia, shows how these assemblies can cut through the noise and offer real solutions.
I'm so tired by these big elections circuses. I mean we are at the watch-me-dance-for-40-minutes-to-my-favourites-songs stage of electoral democracy. Isn't it about time we move towards other forms of representation? #OpenDemocracy #Sortition #SelfRepresentation #CitizenAssemblies etc
Updated blog post of resources and links about #CitizenAssemblies acuity.design/citizen-asse... before Zoom meetup at 7pm (UK) tonight.
Added: North East Bylines article, CA tracker and Spectator article on the sham of citizen assemblies.
DM or email a.somerville@acuity.design for Zoom meetup link
