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A Model for Democracy in Polarized Times Comes to Life in Fort Collins
Photo Credit: City of Fort Collins The First Weekend of Fort Collins’ First-Ever Civic Assembly In an…
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A Visitor’s Perspective: Deschutes Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness
By Nick Coccoma – A few weeks ago, as Americans hurtled toward yet another turbulent election, I…
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Staff Transitions
The last three years at Healthy Democracy have been a triumph in collaboration. The art of practicing…
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“Lottery-selected democracy is no panacea, but it is an example of a complex design that directly counters…
Behind the Scenes at HD
Since you haven’t heard from us much lately, we thought we’d share a glimpse of what’s inspiring…
A Tribute to Ned Crosby
Ned Crosby’s Memorial Facebook Page Healthy Democracy is grieving the loss of Ned Crosby. Ned was not…
Assuming Democracy: Adam Says Hello
After too many years working in the advertising industry as a Creative Director, one day I came…
“The Hope and Promise of Our Democracy”: Robin Says Goodbye
It has been my great privilege to have served the Healthy Democracy organization over the past 4…
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Annabelle’s Reflection on her Nevins Fellowship with Healthy Democracy
Over the summer, Healthy Democracy was grateful to welcome Annabelle LaRosa as our 2020 Nevins Fellow. The…
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First Virtual Oregon Citizen Assembly Shares COVID-19 Recovery Recommendations August 27
For Immediate Release August 12, 2020 Media Contact: Robin Teater, Executive Director Ph: 503-841-6865; Email: robin@healthydemocracy.org …
Oregon Citizens to Weigh-In on COVID Recovery: Healthy Democracy & Oregon’s Kitchen Table Convene First Virtual Citizen Assembly
For Immediate Release June 30, 2020 Media Contact: Robin Teater, Executive Director Ph: 503-381-1196; Email: robin@healthydemocracy.org …
Practical Values for Virtual Participation
Everyone is talking about online engagement these days. Yes, those are eight different links to eight different articles, all from one quick dive into…
On the Other Side of the Crisis . . . Thoughts from John Frohnmayer on Life After the Corona Virus
Healthy Democracy’s good friend and former Board member, John Frohnmayer, shares his thoughts on what we are…
Democracy as Community: Pandemic Edition
I wanted to take a moment this month, in this extraordinary time in our country, to do…
Observations on France’s Citizens’ Convention on Climate: Unrivaled Influence & Unresolved Questions
In early-March 2020, HD’s Linn Davis observed France’s national Citizens’ Convention on Climate. He reports on the potential influence of the Convention, and suggests questions for deliberative practitioners to consider.