The Human Heart is the First Home of Democracy*: A Farewell for Now
Program Director Jessie Conover writes a few goodbyes on her leaving Healthy Democracy and the world of deliberative democracy.
Actually, More Public Participation Can Save American Democracy
Jessie Conover responds to recent articles calling for less public participation in our democracy.
Conference Recap: Elevate Engagement 2017
Robin Teater and Linn Davis recap the 2017 Elevate Engagement conference.
A Healthy News Diet, Part 3: The Inspiration, Cass Sunstein’s #Republic
Jessie Conover reviews #Republic, the inspiration for our series on cultivating a healthy and balanced news diet.
A Healthy News Diet, Part 2: Squaring up your own news diet
Jessie Conover shares her own journey to a more healthy and balanced news diet, through a series of simple steps.
A Healthy News Diet, Part 1: An imperfect theory
Jessie Conover discusses the need for a healthy and balanced news diet to support a healthy democracy, including a taxonomy of news “food groups.”
Nonpartisan Hygiene: 6 Tips to Stay Squeaky Clean
Program Director Jessie Conover offers tips for nonpartisan organizations in a time of “existential threats to our democracy”.
Healthy Democracy receives inaugural Bridge Alliance Collective Impact Award!
Healthy Democracy, along with Public Agenda and the Davenport Institute at Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy, is a recipient of the Bridge Alliance 2017 Collective Impact grant program! Read about how this funding will elevate the voices of citizens in California and around the country.
In Italy, Voters Pay for Ballot Information – But There’s a Better Way
Italians are voting on a significant ballot measure next week, and voters there are paying to learn about it. Program Director Jessie Conover explains why they shouldn’t have to.