Local restorative practices are replacing punitive models with dialogue, accountability, and community-centered conflict resolution. Why it matters Punitive systems fracture communities, deepen inequality, and fail…
Worker co-ops, credit unions, and mutual aid networks are embedding democratic decision-making directly into the economic system. Why it matters Democracy often stops at the…
Communities are granting legal rights to rivers, forests, and ecosystems—reshaping governance around interdependence, protection, and shared stewardship. Why it matters Modern governance treats nature as…
Cities are adopting open budgets, open contracting, real-time dashboards, and public algorithm audits to rebuild trust through visibility. Why it matters People don’t distrust government…
Participatory Budgeting: Communities Take the Wheel Residents are directing public spending and reshaping local priorities with transparency, trust, and shared decision-making. Why it matters…
Design for Life: Restoring Democracy From the Ground Up Community-powered conversations on rebuilding trust, participation, and shared governance. Participatory Budgeting: Communities Take the Wheel…
