Fixing Our Democracies
What if everyday people had a real say in the decisions that shape their communities?
As trust in institutions declines and governance grapples with an increasingly complex society, citizens’ assemblies and other deliberative processes are gaining traction as practical tools for democratic renewal.
Join us on April 27 for a conversation with Peter MacLeod, co-author of Democracy’s Second Act: Why Politics Needs the Public, and Hélène Landemore, author of Politics Without Politicians: The Case for Citizen Rule, to hear about the growing movement behind these approaches. Together we’ll explore how they work, where they’re making a difference, and what it would look like to use them more widely — including here in New York City and beyond. Jonathan Collins, assistant professor at Columbia's Teachers College, will moderate.
This in-person event is hosted by Columbia World Projects, the NYC Civic Engagement Commission, the Federation for Innovation in Democracy - North America, and New America's Political Reform Program. Complimentary copies of Peter and Hélène’s books will be available to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
