A collection of stories about participatory democracy and our collective ability to reimagine what democracy looks like between and beyond election cycles.
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Trust in democracy is near an all-time low in countries around the world. We’re inspired by an emerging network of pro-democracy activists who argue that one way to save liberal democracy is to return to democracy’s roots: to encourage public participation in the democratic process.
We’ll write about participatory democracy from all angles, exploring models like participatory budgeting, citizens’ assemblies and legislative theater that give everyday people a chance to decide over the future of their communities.
Proximate is an independent media platform covering movements for participatory problem-solving. We look at the news through the lens of money: how it’s given away, how it’s invested, and how it’s distributed by government.
We are a fiscally sponsored project of Movement Strategy Center.
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