What Citizens’ Assemblies Can Teach Legislatures
Beatriz Rey Beatriz Rey

What Citizens’ Assemblies Can Teach Legislatures

As democracies grapple with declining trust, Marjan H. Ehsassi highlights the promise and pitfalls of citizens’ assemblies. Ahead of the Athens Democracy Forum, she explores how well-designed assemblies can amplify citizen voice, build social cohesion, and give legislatures political cover to tackle tough issues.

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Announcing the Departure Dialogues Project
POPVOX Foundation POPVOX Foundation

Announcing the Departure Dialogues Project

POPVOX Foundation, the Niskanen Center, Civil Service Strong, the Partnership for Public Service, and the Foundation for American Innovation invite departing federal employees to share your insights to help inform future Congressional action to strengthen federal programs.

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POPVOX Foundation Launches “Departure Dialogues” to Give Former Federal Employees Nonpartisan Platform for Sharing Recommendations to Congress on Fixing Federal Services
POPVOX Foundation POPVOX Foundation

POPVOX Foundation Launches “Departure Dialogues” to Give Former Federal Employees Nonpartisan Platform for Sharing Recommendations to Congress on Fixing Federal Services

Using oral history technology and AI analysis, Departure Dialogues captures departing civil servants’ experiences and turns them into actionable intelligence for lawmakers, oversight bodies, and reformers. In partnership with several civic organizations, Departure Dialogues aims to close the feedback loop between those who implement federal programs and those who make the laws that shape them.

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