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Beware of ‘Participation-Washing’

An ever-present danger of deliberative democracy is that a government may host a citizens’ assembly or jury, and then ignore its recommendations.

Proximate
Beware of ‘Participation-Washing’ Beware of ‘Participation-Washing’
Navigating Climate Week: A Guide to Events On Locally-Led Development

Here's where you can find conversations on localizing climate solutions, from philanthropy to the grassroots

Ben Wrobel
Navigating Climate Week: A Guide to Events On Locally-Led DevelopmentNavigating Climate Week: A Guide to Events On Locally-Led Development
Not Waiting Around: The Foundations Transforming DAFs from Within

As foundations wait on federal DAF legislation, some are taking matters into their own hands and taking back control from donors

Kaila Philo
DAF Reform
Not Waiting Around: The Foundations Transforming DAFs from WithinNot Waiting Around: The Foundations Transforming DAFs from Within
Should Community Foundation DAFs Be Regulated Differently?

Gerry Roll offers an alternative to the either-or dynamic around DAF reform – arguing that not all DAF sponsors are created equal

Grace Chai
DAF Reform
Magic Cabinet
Should Community Foundation DAFs Be Regulated Differently?Should Community Foundation DAFs Be Regulated Differently?
Patriotism is Participation

The constant battle between individual versus collective leadership and decision-making

Diana Samarasan and Catherine Hyde Townsend
Magic Cabinet
Patriotism is ParticipationPatriotism is Participation
Democracy Starts With How You Live

Integrity starts with how we live our lives; so does democracy

Pam Bailey
People Powered
Democracy Starts With How You LiveDemocracy Starts With How You Live
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