Deliberative democracy through study circles.
Democracy
Nordic welfare society, Finland, Martha
Organization,
Cumulative voting and instant runoff, Voting revolution, Alternative voting systems
Erosion of Liberty Since September 11, DOJ
allows detenton without charges, US Patriot
Act
In the early days of the campaign, I often
wondered whether the oppressive conditions of Selma were just a
figment of my own analysis because the people here seemed so
uninspired to oust Smitherman. I realized later that people
only needed the spirit of hope combined with inspired “people
power” and the timing of “Greater power” to overcome
their worst fears and make lasting changes a
reality.
Where there's a way, by Michael M’Gonigle.
Global Trade Agreements are just the latest way local
communities are losing control over the surrounding forests and
the watersheds. If there was a way to reclaim the commons,
might there also be a political will?
Great commons of the World, by Kari McGinnis.
Commons are places where people gather and community blossoms.
Examines the qualities that make a good commons and describes
some of the best in the world.
Community gardens, free software, self-help groups,
and other examples of how the gift economy fosters community
and social cohesion as well as economic
innovation.
Stories of youth activists and their campaigns for the earth,
for justice, and against globalization.
spread leadership, by Robert
Kenny
“A city should be a place of exuberance and exaltation of the human spirit, a place for celebration and public 'happenings', for rich and easy encounter, for relaxation and enjoyment.”
E.R.Wickham
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