DDC

DDC is an alliance of leading organizations and scholars working in the field of public engagement, participation, and deliberation.

[Sortition Foundation @SortitionNow]

#Sortition and #delibdem are not constitutional quirks. They are the solutions we need to help democracy adapt, survive and flourish

https://t.co/DXYLW3RyxI

[Mike Huggins @mwhuggins]

FYI City Mgrs: Check out the Kettering Foundation #KetteringFdn Connections 2019 report and how public mgrs can align professional routines with citizens and communities to work together in problem solving and decision making. https://t.co/WiMsQeCqC4

[Norma E. Ramos @normaeramos]

I really enjoyed our dialogue on emotions and the role they play in deliberative democracy @DDemocracyC. I would like to see more research on social-emotional learning and civic engagement.

[Healthy Democracy @healthydem]

It was such an honor for Farres Alkhaiyer, our Community Solutions Program Fellow, to be the keynote speaker at the @OregonBusiness #OR100Best award dinner tonight. He represented Healthy Democracy and his home country of Syria well. We couldn't be more proud! @cspecairex

[Timothy J. Shaffer @timothyjshaffer]

Really excited for this book. You should add it to your list.

[Matt Leighninger @mattleighninger]

"The Citizens' Convention on UK Democracy is preparing to launch a two-year nationwide exercise, asking the public to come up with ideas to change how UK politics works." https://t.co/Rr5kSbfNpu @PublicAgenda #RewiringDemocracy

[The Delib Team @DelibThinks]

📣 Big UK #delibdem news today: the Citizen's Convention on UK Democracy, backed by cross-party UK MPs & involving ordinary citizens, today launches a 2-year deliberation on democratic reform, with the hope UK gov will honour the findings. https://t.co/DDw1WjBDhL

[Healthy Democracy @healthydem]

Five thousand randomly selected Milwaukie, Oregon households were mailed a letter this week, giving individuals in those households a chance to be part of a unique partnership between the @CityofMilwaukie and @healthydem.

https://t.co/qLFBAcCBAr

[Tisch College @TischCollege]

We wrapped up another fantastic Frontiers of Democracy conference this weekend! Many thanks to all our speakers, presenters, and attendees, and especially to our partners @CitiesOfService @BrdgAllianceUS @DDemocracyC, @NCoC #LeadForAmerica. See you next year for #DemFront 2020!

[Wendy Willis @WendyRaeW]

It was a huge honor (and more than a little humbling) to give a short-take amongst people who are doing amazing, soulful, democratic work. Text here. #DemFront
https://t.co/Gjvy9e51K8

[Tisch College @TischCollege]

Our 2019 Frontiers of Democracy conference starts in two hours! Up first this evening, short talks by @jarvishall52, @povertyscholar, @WendyRaeW, @andicrawford, and Maya Pace of #LeadForAmerca. Tweet and follow along through the #DemFront hashtag!

[Tisch College @TischCollege]

Excited for this year's Frontiers of Democracy conference starting Thursday, co-sponsored by @CitiesOfService, @DDemocracyC, @NCoC, @BrdgAllianceUS, and #LeadForAmerica. Stay tuned to #DemFront whether you're joining us here or following along from afar! https://t.co/TBYTBTMY9a

[Participedia @participedia]

First day of the #PPediaTeam Partners Conference kicks off with @JohnGaventa

[Participedia @participedia]

Six leading experts, one dire question: how can we innovate a better democracy? Join us & @IDS_UK for our FREE public event on June 12th! https://t.co/E4kiUqqvSK

[Wendy Willis @WendyRaeW]

It was an honor and a delight to write about @ericpliu's important new book for the mighty @LAReviewofBooks.

[Mike Huggins @mwhuggins]

FYI City Mgrs: Read this review. And then read and savor the book. Especially if you want to lead local government and local communities.

[Participedia @participedia]

We have the tools to innovate a better democracy. The question is: where do we start? Find out how we can shape a new democratic future from six leading experts at our public event hosted with @IDS_UK June 12th! https://t.co/J2zj0sBPUV

[Matt Leighninger @mattleighninger]

Articles by John McKnight, Elinor Ostrom, Al Dzur, Noelle McAfee, David Mathews, and Bonnie Honig, and an interview with Lew Friedland, in the latest issue of the Kettering Review - https://t.co/I29bebXp68