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== Why it matters == | |||
In the US, for the first time ever, the majority lack faith in the democratic system. That decline has been rapid and recent. Before the financial crisis, more than three-quarters of Americans were satisfied with US democracy; today (Jan 2020) 55% are dissatisfied. <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/02/as-world-loses-faith-in-democracy-leaders-of-vision-are-desperately-needed theguardian.com]</ref> | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
=== Books === | |||
*[http://us.macmillan.com/democraticbydesign/gabrielmetcalf Democratic by Design], How Carsharing, Co-ops and Community Land Trusts Are Reinventing America | *[http://us.macmillan.com/democraticbydesign/gabrielmetcalf Democratic by Design], How Carsharing, Co-ops and Community Land Trusts Are Reinventing America | ||
=== Networks === | |||
*[https://www.symbiosis-revolution.org/ Symbiosis] "assembling a movement for real democracy in every community" | |||
=== Other resources === | |||
*[http://www.ncdd.org/files/NCDD2010_Resource_Guide.pdf Resource Guide on Public Engagement], National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation, October 11, 2010. | |||
*[https://sites.google.com/site/thechangehandbook/samples/dialogue-and-deliberation Dialogue and Deliberation], The Change Handbook ''date not found, but listed on publication as 2007 <ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Change-Handbook-Definitive-Resource-Engaging/dp/1576753794/ amazon.com]</ref>, added 17:17, 17 February 2020 (UTC)'' | |||
*[http://www.nlc.org/find-city-solutions/city-solutions-and-applied-research/governance-and-civic-engagement/democratic-governance-and-civic-engagement/planning-for-stronger-local-democracy Planning for Stronger Local Democracy]: A Field Guide for Local Officials, National League of Cities | |||
*[http://debategraph.org/flash/fv.aspx?r=20843 Debategraph map] Interactive map of the White House's Open Government brainstorming proposals | |||
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== News and comment == | |||
'''2019''' | |||
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'''Oct 23''' [[Towards sustainable economies US]]: Grassroots democracies form North American coalition <ref>[https://www.shareable.net/symbiosis-grassroots-democracies-form-north-american-coalition/ Shareable]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
'''Mar 22''' How the simple act of sharing a meal is creating community change <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/how-the-simple-act-of-sharing-a-meal-is-creating-community-change Shareable]</ref> | |||
'''Mar 18''' How Citizen University is building an army of civic leaders <ref>[https://www.shareable.net/blog/how-citizen-university-is-building-an-army-of-civic-leaders Shareable]</ref> | |||
'''2017''' | |||
12 Empowering Ways to Engage in Civic Affairs, Apr 12 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/12-empowering-ways-to-engage-in-civic-affairs Shareable]</ref> | |||
[[File:Central Park New York City1.jpg|140px|left]] | |||
How One Person’s Small, Brave Compost Pile Changed New York City, Apr 8 <ref>[http://www.yesmagazine.org/people-power/It%20Started%20With%20One%20Brave%20Compost%20Pile%2C%20An%20Entire%20City%20Was%20Inspired%20to%20Change-20170415 yesmagazine.org]</ref><br clear=left> | |||
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[[Texas]]: Oak Cliff Inspiration, Mar 27 <ref>[http://civiccommons.us/2017/03/oak-cliff-inspiration/ civiccommons.us]</ref><br clear=left> | |||
Participatory Budgeting Gaining Momentum in the U.S., Mar 20 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/participatory-budgeting-is-gaining-momentum-in-the-us-how-does-it-work Shareable]</ref> | |||
'''2015''' | |||
6 Lessons for the U.S. from Spain's Democratic Revolution, June 15 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/6-lessons-for-the-us-from-spains-democratic-revolution Shareable]</ref> | |||
Good politics outside the Beltway? March 17 <ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/17/opinions/karpowitz-raphael-political-gridlock/index.html CNN.com]</ref> | |||
'''2014''' | |||
Transition US in partnership with U.S. Department of Arts and Culture* presents: THE PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE UNION, December 11 <ref>[http://transitionus.org/blog/transition-us-partnership-us-department-arts-and-culture-presents-people%E2%80%99s-state-union transitionus.org] *''not an official government agency''</ref> | |||
Real Money, Real Power: A Report on Participatory Budgeting, May 8 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/real-money-real-power-a-report-on-participatory-budgeting Shareable]</ref> | |||
'''2009''' | |||
Fund traditional community development… or empower citizens to step up? July 15 <ref>[http://blog.frontporchforum.com/2009/07/15/limited-dollars-for-traditional-community-development-or-for-empowering-citizens-to-step-up/ blog.frontporchforum.com]</ref> | |||
Transparency and Open Government, May 21 <ref>[https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/05/21/Opening/ whitehouse.gov]</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Community involvement]] | *[[Community involvement]] | ||
*[[XR and future democracy]] | |||
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*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/open Open Government Initiative], WhiteHouse.gov | *[https://www.whitehouse.gov/open Open Government Initiative], WhiteHouse.gov | ||
*[http://www.askthem.io/ AskThem], free and open-source platform for questions-and-answers with public figures. | *[http://www.askthem.io/ AskThem], free and open-source platform for questions-and-answers with public figures. | ||
'''References''' | |||
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Template:Photowantedsca This article focuses on information specific to United States. Please see our Community involvement page for a topic overview. Why it mattersIn the US, for the first time ever, the majority lack faith in the democratic system. That decline has been rapid and recent. Before the financial crisis, more than three-quarters of Americans were satisfied with US democracy; today (Jan 2020) 55% are dissatisfied. [1] ResourcesBooks
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News and comment2019  Oct 23 Towards sustainable economies US: Grassroots democracies form North American coalition [3] Mar 22 How the simple act of sharing a meal is creating community change [4] Mar 18 How Citizen University is building an army of civic leaders [5] 2017 12 Empowering Ways to Engage in Civic Affairs, Apr 12 [6]  How One Person’s Small, Brave Compost Pile Changed New York City, Apr 8 [7]  Texas: Oak Cliff Inspiration, Mar 27 [8] Participatory Budgeting Gaining Momentum in the U.S., Mar 20 [9] 2015 6 Lessons for the U.S. from Spain's Democratic Revolution, June 15 [10] Good politics outside the Beltway? March 17 [11] 2014 Transition US in partnership with U.S. Department of Arts and Culture* presents: THE PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE UNION, December 11 [12] Real Money, Real Power: A Report on Participatory Budgeting, May 8 [13] 2009 Fund traditional community development… or empower citizens to step up? July 15 [14] Transparency and Open Government, May 21 [15] See also
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