The topic today is “Participatory Democracy”, which must be said from the onset is not a rhetorical concept — it either is or it isn’t. In simple terms, participatory democracy means the involvement ...

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Democracy is in crisis. Many people are losing confidence in political parties and parliaments and their ability to solve pressing social problems in the long term. Recent studies by the University of ...

The organization “The General Strike” aspires to mobilize approximately 11 million people committed to coordinating a massive work stoppage. The magic number of 11 million equals 3.5 percent of the US ...

Despite being used in both the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and the Regulatory Standards Bill, the term “democracy” is neither defined nor explained in either. This rhetorical and ...

Celina Su, “Budget Justice: On Building Grassroots Politics and Solidarities.” (Photos courtesy Princeton University Press.) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or ...

President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to fostering participatory democracy, encouraging citizens to take an active role in governance rather than remaining passive observers. Abiodun ...