Nearly 200 Los Angeles residents developed proposals for charter reform through three civic assemblies. Yet most recommendations - including a permanent civic assembly, a new preamble and an independent ombudsman -were kept off the November ballot.
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Voice Deferred: What Happened to LA's Civic Assembly Recommendations
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October 31, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Nearly 200 Los Angeles residents developed proposals for charter reform through three civic assemblies. Yet most recommendations - including a permanent civic assembly, a new preamble and an independent ombudsman -were kept off the November ballot.
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What do citizens’ assemblies prove?
@bkogel89.bsky.social argues that they show ordinary people can deliberate well under the right conditions - but not that a legislature chosen entirely by lot would necessarily succeed.
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@bkogel89.bsky.social argues that they show ordinary people can deliberate well under the right conditions - but not that a legislature chosen entirely by lot would necessarily succeed.
#CitizensAssembly #Sortition #DeliberativeDemocracy
What Do Mini‐Publics Prove?
Lottocracy is a novel political arrangement that replaces elected politicians with ordinary citizens selected at random. It is unlike any political system that currently exists, so it is natural to h...
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October 30, 2026 at 7:22 AM
What do citizens’ assemblies prove?
@bkogel89.bsky.social argues that they show ordinary people can deliberate well under the right conditions - but not that a legislature chosen entirely by lot would necessarily succeed.
#CitizensAssembly #Sortition #DeliberativeDemocracy
@bkogel89.bsky.social argues that they show ordinary people can deliberate well under the right conditions - but not that a legislature chosen entirely by lot would necessarily succeed.
#CitizensAssembly #Sortition #DeliberativeDemocracy
Following the cancellation of a planned citizens’ assembly on democracy, two youth organisations in the Swiss canton of Geneva want to make mini publics a permanent feature through a popular initiative.
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Geneva: Citizens’ assemblies by popular initiative
Following the cancellation of a planned citizens’ assembly on democracy, two youth organisations in the Swiss canton of Geneva want to make mini publics a permanent feature through a popular initiativ...
www.mehr-demokratie.de
October 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Following the cancellation of a planned citizens’ assembly on democracy, two youth organisations in the Swiss canton of Geneva want to make mini publics a permanent feature through a popular initiative.
#CitizensAssembly
#CitizensAssembly
In the US state of Connecticut, around 100 randomly selected citizens independently deliberated on reforming the tax system. Their ten recommendations range from higher taxes on millionaires to the introduction of highway tolls.
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A millionaires’ tax instead of high property taxes?
In the US state of Connecticut, around 100 randomly selected citizens independently deliberated on reforming the tax system. Their ten recommendations range from higher taxes on millionaires to the in...
www.mehr-demokratie.de
October 29, 2026 at 9:19 AM
In the US state of Connecticut, around 100 randomly selected citizens independently deliberated on reforming the tax system. Their ten recommendations range from higher taxes on millionaires to the introduction of highway tolls.
#CitizensAssembly
#CitizensAssembly
In Amberg, Germany, residents first stopped a controversial construction project through a local referendum and then developed recommendations for a new plan through a citizens’ jury.
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From referendum to construction: Amberg’s citizens’ jury
In Amberg, Germany, residents first stopped a controversial construction project through a local referendum and then developed recommendations for a new plan through a citizens’ jury.
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October 23, 2026 at 2:09 PM
In Amberg, Germany, residents first stopped a controversial construction project through a local referendum and then developed recommendations for a new plan through a citizens’ jury.
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🏛️ Citizens' assemblies aim higher
Randomly chosen citizens kept proposing more ambitious climate measures than their governments had. Turning those ideas into decisions depends strongly on politics.
🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s41558-026-02755-1
#ClimatePolicy #Democracy #CitizensAssembly 🧪
Randomly chosen citizens kept proposing more ambitious climate measures than their governments had. Turning those ideas into decisions depends strongly on politics.
🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s41558-026-02755-1
#ClimatePolicy #Democracy #CitizensAssembly 🧪
Citizens’ assemblies propose ambitious climate policy but impacts remain limited - Nature Climate Change
Deliberative citizen participation, such as climate assemblies, has been promoted in climate governance. This study finds that, although assemblies proposed more ambitious recommendations than existin...
doi.org
October 23, 2026 at 5:16 AM
🏛️ Citizens' assemblies aim higher
Randomly chosen citizens kept proposing more ambitious climate measures than their governments had. Turning those ideas into decisions depends strongly on politics.
🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s41558-026-02755-1
#ClimatePolicy #Democracy #CitizensAssembly 🧪
Randomly chosen citizens kept proposing more ambitious climate measures than their governments had. Turning those ideas into decisions depends strongly on politics.
🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s41558-026-02755-1
#ClimatePolicy #Democracy #CitizensAssembly 🧪
Citizens’ assemblies have become established across Europe. Yet their influence on political decisions remains contested. Political scientist @richardyoungs.bsky.social is calling for a new phase in the development of citizen participation.
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Citizens’ assemblies everywhere – but are they changing democracy?
Citizens’ assemblies have become established across Europe. Yet their influence on political decisions remains contested. Political scientist Richard Youngs is calling for a new phase in the developme...
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October 22, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Citizens’ assemblies have become established across Europe. Yet their influence on political decisions remains contested. Political scientist @richardyoungs.bsky.social is calling for a new phase in the development of citizen participation.
#CitizensAssembly
#CitizensAssembly
"‘Damaging’ to claim White Paper and #CitizensAssembly will deliver #Irishunity, Taoiseach says"
#MicheálMartin is a partitionist who refuses to take any steps towards a #UnitedIreland because he can't control & suffocate it
Useful as a chocolate teapot
#SpéirGhorm
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
#MicheálMartin is a partitionist who refuses to take any steps towards a #UnitedIreland because he can't control & suffocate it
Useful as a chocolate teapot
#SpéirGhorm
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
‘Damaging’ to claim White Paper and Citizens’ Assembly will deliver Irish unity, Taoiseach says
Fianna Fáil leader said recent events at Portadown had ‘damaged everyone’
www.irishtimes.com
October 20, 2026 at 10:39 AM
"‘Damaging’ to claim White Paper and #CitizensAssembly will deliver #Irishunity, Taoiseach says"
#MicheálMartin is a partitionist who refuses to take any steps towards a #UnitedIreland because he can't control & suffocate it
Useful as a chocolate teapot
#SpéirGhorm
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
#MicheálMartin is a partitionist who refuses to take any steps towards a #UnitedIreland because he can't control & suffocate it
Useful as a chocolate teapot
#SpéirGhorm
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
Citizens’ assemblies and referendums can reinforce each other - but they can also collide.
@felixhoffmann.bsky.social shows how citizen initiatives may challenge assembly recommendations, while institutions may channel popular demands into deliberation.
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@felixhoffmann.bsky.social shows how citizen initiatives may challenge assembly recommendations, while institutions may channel popular demands into deliberation.
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Coupling Democratic Innovations: Interactions of Mini-Publics and Direct Democratic Instruments in Germany and Beyond
Policy-making increasingly combines democratic innovations, most prominently deliberative mini-publics (DMP) and direct democratic instruments (DD). Yet systematic understanding of their coupling, ...
www.tandfonline.com
October 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Citizens’ assemblies and referendums can reinforce each other - but they can also collide.
@felixhoffmann.bsky.social shows how citizen initiatives may challenge assembly recommendations, while institutions may channel popular demands into deliberation.
#CitizensAssembly
@felixhoffmann.bsky.social shows how citizen initiatives may challenge assembly recommendations, while institutions may channel popular demands into deliberation.
#CitizensAssembly
The German state of Baden-Württemberg wants to make underground carbon dioxide storage possible. A Citizens’ Forum will discuss the opportunities and risks and develop recommendations for a planned state law.
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Climate protection underground?
The German state of Baden-Württemberg wants to make underground carbon dioxide storage possible. A Citizens’ Forum will discuss the opportunities and risks and develop recommendations for a planned st...
www.mehr-demokratie.de
October 16, 2026 at 8:58 AM
The German state of Baden-Württemberg wants to make underground carbon dioxide storage possible. A Citizens’ Forum will discuss the opportunities and risks and develop recommendations for a planned state law.
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#CitizensAssembly
Citizens’ assemblies push for stronger climate action, but political impact remains limited. A new study of 488 recommendations shows that turning citizens’ proposals into policy depends on political leadership and public pressure.
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Citizens’ assemblies propose ambitious climate policy but impacts remain limited - Nature Climate Change
Deliberative citizen participation, such as climate assemblies, has been promoted in climate governance. This study finds that, although assemblies proposed more ambitious recommendations than existin...
www.nature.com
October 15, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Citizens’ assemblies push for stronger climate action, but political impact remains limited. A new study of 488 recommendations shows that turning citizens’ proposals into policy depends on political leadership and public pressure.
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#CitizensAssembly
Who decides AI’s future? @richw.bsky.social and Clara Long argue for citizens’ assemblies to give people power over the technology reshaping their lives.
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AI overlords say they want to democratise their technology. Here’s how | Richard Wilson and Clara Long
A fight over a datacentre in Utah has been a testing ground for citizens’ assemblies, paving the way to oversight
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Who decides AI’s future? @richw.bsky.social and Clara Long argue for citizens’ assemblies to give people power over the technology reshaping their lives.
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#CitizensAssembly
The influence of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use is clearly visible in Ireland’s new drugs strategy.
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Health instead of punishment – but only halfway
The influence of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use is clearly visible in Ireland’s new drugs strategy.
www.mehr-demokratie.de
October 14, 2026 at 8:08 AM
The influence of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use is clearly visible in Ireland’s new drugs strategy.
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#CitizensAssembly
In the Brussels municipality of Forest/Vorst, randomly selected residents are developing proposals for redesigning Place de l’Altitude 100. The entire population will then be invited to vote on these proposals.
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First the draw, then the vote
In the Brussels municipality of Forest/Vorst, randomly selected residents are developing proposals for redesigning Place de l’Altitude 100. The entire population will then be invited to vote on these ...
www.mehr-demokratie.de
October 13, 2026 at 9:55 AM
In the Brussels municipality of Forest/Vorst, randomly selected residents are developing proposals for redesigning Place de l’Altitude 100. The entire population will then be invited to vote on these proposals.
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#CitizensAssembly
On 10 October 2026, the first of four citizens’ assemblies to review the COVID-19 pandemic will begin in Wolfsburg. A total of 600 randomly selected citizens are to share their experiences of the pandemic years and develop recommendations for dealing with future crises.
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600 voices on COVID-19
On 10 October 2026, the first of four citizens’ assemblies to review the COVID-19 pandemic will begin in Wolfsburg.
www.mehr-demokratie.de
October 9, 2026 at 10:46 AM
On 10 October 2026, the first of four citizens’ assemblies to review the COVID-19 pandemic will begin in Wolfsburg. A total of 600 randomly selected citizens are to share their experiences of the pandemic years and develop recommendations for dealing with future crises.
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#CitizensAssembly
How can Pinneberg better protect itself from heat and heavy rainfall? A Citizens’ Jury has developed nine goals and 15 concrete measures for climate adaptation. Some of it’s proposals could lead to a local referendum in 2027.
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How should Pinneberg deal with heat and heavy rain?
How can Pinneberg better protect itself from heat and heavy rainfall? A Citizens’ Assembly has developed nine goals and 15 concrete measures for climate adaptation. Some of its proposals could lead to...
www.mehr-demokratie.de
October 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM
How can Pinneberg better protect itself from heat and heavy rainfall? A Citizens’ Jury has developed nine goals and 15 concrete measures for climate adaptation. Some of it’s proposals could lead to a local referendum in 2027.
#CitizensAssembly
#CitizensAssembly
Who sets the rules for AI? @audreyt.org calls for citizens’ assemblies with a clear path to political action: someone must respond to their recommendations. AI can support deliberation - human judgment remains essential.
#CitizensAssembly #Democracy #AI
#CitizensAssembly #Democracy #AI
https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/citizens–assemblies-in-ai-governance–an-interview-with-audrey-tang
October 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Who sets the rules for AI? @audreyt.org calls for citizens’ assemblies with a clear path to political action: someone must respond to their recommendations. AI can support deliberation - human judgment remains essential.
#CitizensAssembly #Democracy #AI
#CitizensAssembly #Democracy #AI
A notable degree of participative democracy has firmly arrived in Europe. But to have more far-reaching impact, democratic deliberation needs to move into a radically new phase, @richardyoungs.bsky.social argues.
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Europe’s Tide of Citizen Assemblies: Unsung Success or Anticlimax?
A notable degree of participative democracy has firmly arrived in Europe. But to have more far-reaching impact, democratic deliberation needs to move into a radically new phase.
carnegieendowment.org
October 8, 2026 at 6:10 AM
A notable degree of participative democracy has firmly arrived in Europe. But to have more far-reaching impact, democratic deliberation needs to move into a radically new phase, @richardyoungs.bsky.social argues.
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#CitizensAssembly
The joint civil society advisory body set up by the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaderships is preparing to hold the first citizens’ assembly on the Cyprus conflict. It is due to convene at the end of 2026 or, at the latest, in early 2027.
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First Citizens’ Assembly Targeted for Late 2026 or Early 2027
Alexandros Lordos told CNA that the aim is to convene the first Citizens’ Assembly by the end of 2026 or, at the latest, in early 2027.
en.politis.com.cy
October 5, 2026 at 6:14 AM
The joint civil society advisory body set up by the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaderships is preparing to hold the first citizens’ assembly on the Cyprus conflict. It is due to convene at the end of 2026 or, at the latest, in early 2027.
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"This includes considering where performative statutory duties to consult can be revoked and how we can more actively bring the public into the policy-making process instead"
Excellent news
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Excellent news
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Rewiring the State – Cabinet Statement (HTML)
www.gov.uk
October 4, 2026 at 4:05 PM
"This includes considering where performative statutory duties to consult can be revoked and how we can more actively bring the public into the policy-making process instead"
Excellent news
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Excellent news
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Budget policy is often considered the supreme discipline of elected parliaments and local councils. But citizens selected by lot are increasingly being involved in decisions about what public money should be spent on and where savings should be made.
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Where to cut, what to fund?
Budget policy is often considered the supreme discipline of elected parliaments and local councils. But citizens selected by lot are increasingly being involved in decisions on this matter.
www.mehr-demokratie.de
October 2, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Budget policy is often considered the supreme discipline of elected parliaments and local councils. But citizens selected by lot are increasingly being involved in decisions about what public money should be spent on and where savings should be made.
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#CitizensAssembly
@conunitucl.bsky.social Surely, for all the reasons set out in this essay, this is a situation where only a #citizensassembly with membera appointed by #sortition will do?
October 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM
@conunitucl.bsky.social Surely, for all the reasons set out in this essay, this is a situation where only a #citizensassembly with membera appointed by #sortition will do?
Sounds like a citizens’ assembly will be a key part of the deliberations about UK electoral reform - a good thing
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How should a national commission on electoral reform be designed? | UCL Constitution Unit Blog
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October 1, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Sounds like a citizens’ assembly will be a key part of the deliberations about UK electoral reform - a good thing
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People want to live in thriving communities, where young people can grow up free from pervasive marketing, and policy decisions prioritise our health and wellbeing.
Recent Citizens’ Juries suggest there is strong public support for actions that can help create this future.
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Recent Citizens’ Juries suggest there is strong public support for actions that can help create this future.
#CitizensAssembly
Beyond opinion polls: a citizens' jury’s verdict on alcohol policy - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Citizens’ juries in Yorkshire and Humber found strong support for action on alcohol harm, including restrictions on marketing, stronger pricing policies, and protecting health policy from industry inf...
www.ias.org.uk
September 30, 2026 at 11:48 AM
People want to live in thriving communities, where young people can grow up free from pervasive marketing, and policy decisions prioritise our health and wellbeing.
Recent Citizens’ Juries suggest there is strong public support for actions that can help create this future.
#CitizensAssembly
Recent Citizens’ Juries suggest there is strong public support for actions that can help create this future.
#CitizensAssembly