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Can Real Participation Save Liberal Democracy?

Three ideas for how to reengage citizens in democracy beyond elections, and revive trust in the democratic process

Ben Wrobel and Meg Massey
People Powered
Can Real Participation Save Liberal Democracy?Can Real Participation Save Liberal Democracy?
Bancos de tierras comunitarias: ¿una alternativa al desplazamiento?

Estrategias emergentes buscan combatir la creciente escasez de viviendas asequibles en el archipiélago.

Carlos Berríos Polanco
9 Millones
Bancos de tierras comunitarias: ¿una alternativa al desplazamiento en Puerto Rico?Bancos de tierras comunitarias: ¿una alternativa al desplazamiento en Puerto Rico?
BuildPalestine Is Betting on Social Innovation as a Tool for Liberation

The Palestinian social entrepreneur hub was deplatformed – but has doubled down on its commitment to community investment

Proximate
Magic Cabinet
BuildPalestine Is Betting on Social Innovation as a Tool for LiberationBuildPalestine Is Betting on Social Innovation as a Tool for Liberation
Excerpt: Our Brave Foremothers in Community-Driven Journalism

A look at three women in American history who paved the way for people-powered media

Rozella Kennedy
Excerpt: Our Brave Foremothers in Community-Driven JournalismExcerpt: Our Brave Foremothers in Community-Driven Journalism
Creators Investing In Creators

As writers and actors continue to strike, the Midnight Oil Collective is testing a collaborative approach to funding the creative economy

Ben Wrobel
What Happens When Creators Invest in Creators?What Happens When Creators Invest in Creators?
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