The Good Gov LA Democracy conference will be held on July 25, 2026. The event will commemorate America's founding and look forward together on how we overcome challenges and create a healthier democracy. The event is free, (donation of $10 to cover lunch) Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Curious how a civic assembly gets off the ground? Join online for an informal Lunch and Learn session all about the Connecticut Civic Assembly, from early organizing and fundraising to creative public engagement strategies. #sortition #citizensassembly www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-and-...?

In our latest newsletter, Kyle Redman travels to Ukraine to wrap up our work supporting three local citizens' assemblies. Read the full story: fidemocracy.org/news/inside-... 📚 ☀️ This issue also comes with a bonus: our team's picks for summer reading.

Tomorrow, the Democracy Stories Lab opens for applications. An open call for creators worldwide to share visual stories about democracy - what it looks like when people have a real say in the decisions that shape their lives. $6,500 in awards. Get a head start: www.peoplepowered.org/democracy-st...

Curious how a civic assembly gets off the ground? Join online for an informal Lunch and Learn session all about the Connecticut Civic Assembly, from early organizing and fundraising to creative public engagement strategies. #sortition #citizensassembly www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-and-...?

Looking forward to attending this! 😁

In 2026, CivicLex hosted Lexington’s first-ever Civic Assembly on how changes to council compensation and how often the Charter is reviewed could improve representation, trust, & participation in local government. Read what happened here: civiclex.org/civic-assembly #sortition #citizensassemblies

Do citizens' assemblies actually change anything? 1,000+ have been held since 2004. The evidence on what happens after the recommendations land tells a more complicated story than you'd expect. Join us July 23 to dig into what the findings say 🧵👇 www.peoplepowered.org/events-conte...

Democracy Happy Hour in Santa Monica this Thursday at 5:30. Join the LA Civic Alliance on the patio of Tacos por Favor Bar and Grill. Come build relationships, exchange ideas, and learn about opportunities to get involved across LA. SIGN UP www.eventbrite.com/e/democracy-...

The Good Gov LA Democracy conference will be held on July 25, 2026. The event will commemorate America's founding and look forward together on how we overcome challenges and create a healthier democracy. The event is free, (donation of $10 to cover lunch) Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Fundamental Problem Isn't Capitalism, It's Aristocracy One volunteer's perspective on the true barrier between us and a more just world sortitionusa.substack.com/p/the-fundam...

Democracy Happy Hour in Santa Monica this Thursday at 5:30. Join the LA Civic Alliance on the patio of Tacos por Favor Bar and Grill. Come build relationships, exchange ideas, and learn about opportunities to get involved across LA. SIGN UP www.eventbrite.com/e/democracy-...

Curious how a civic assembly gets off the ground? Join online for an informal Lunch and Learn session all about the Connecticut Civic Assembly www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-and-...

The second edition of Democracy R&D’s annual report, “The Year in Deliberation”, examines five emerging trends shaping the debates. It also features 13 interviews with members of the Global Citizens’ Assemblies Network. democracyrd.org/annual-repor... #CitizensAssembly

What needs to change in Berlin so that women and men can live on an equal footing? From July through October 2026, randomly selected residents of the German capital will explore this question. #CitizensAssembly

Curious how a civic assembly gets off the ground? Join online for an informal Lunch and Learn session all about the Connecticut Civic Assembly www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-and-...

Come to our meetup this Thursday! luma.com/qax7hbdy

🎓 What happens when students help shape campus policy? At Hunter College, 36 randomly selected students spent two months deliberating ways to reduce campus waste through one of New York State’s first university Citizens’ Assemblies. 📰 Learn more: nysfocus.com/2026/06/12/n...

Come to our meetup this Thursday! luma.com/qax7hbdy

From PDLA Co-Founder Wayne Liebman, a 12-minute video of a slide presentation making the case for democracy by lot: youtu.be/nO6fidT6vP0?...

Come connect with the PDLA team at “The Random Meetup” hosted by PDLA Co-lead, Max Clark. We'd love to tell you more about us and answer your questions. We always have a fun time! Thursday, July 2nd, 7-9 PM at Boomtown Brewery (700 Jackson St, Los Angeles, CA 90012) luma.com/qax7hbdy

Snohomish County has held a civic assembly. Read how processes like these are so important to meet the current moment. #sortition #civicassemblies #citizensassemblies #deliberativedemocracy www.seattletimes.com/opinion/snoh...

Come connect with the PDLA team at “The Random Meetup” hosted by PDLA Co-lead, Max Clark. We'd love to tell you more about us and answer your questions. We always have a fun time! Thursday, July 2nd, 7-9 PM at Boomtown Brewery (700 Jackson St, Los Angeles, CA 90012) luma.com/qax7hbdy

From PDLA Co-Founder Wayne Liebman, a 12-minute video of a slide presentation making the case for democracy by lot: youtu.be/nO6fidT6vP0?...

Situational awareness for 6/18: this is a big, big day for LA 🏟️ Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina at SoFi at noon 🚇 Parking at Union Station is $65 today (take the train!) 🎉 Farmers Market fan zone opens today (through 6/21) ⚽ So many options to watch Mexico vs South Korea at 6pm

@abc7.bsky.social confirming is ammonia in the warehouse And the toxic solar panels Thankfully, it looks like the bulk of the fire is under control Still, even as it dissipates, it’s still toxic even when you can’t see/smell it. If you’re stuck in traffic, turn off a/c & close windows

Hearing from @unrigla.bsky.social that LA City Council is continuing discussion of Measure ULA items from today's meeting to Wednesday, limiting Council's time to discuss Charter reform. Attendance will be EXTREMELY high: SHOW UP BY *9 AM* TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND AND GIVE COMMENT AT THIS MEETING!

New Date - Thursday, July 2nd!

In this new blog post, Hunter Futo details how the delegates from the three civic assemblies on Charter Reform submitted an open letter to City Council last week. #sortition #civicassemblies #citizensassemblies #deliberativedemocracy www.publicdemocracyla.org/post/los-ang...

New Date - Thursday, July 2nd!

The Goldman School of Public Policy is convening a civic assembly in the city of Oakland during Fall 2026. This will be the first large-scale assembly in a major metro area in California. Read about it here gspp.berkeley.edu/research-and... #sortition #citizensassmblies #deliberativedemocracy

Delegates from the Los Angeles Charter Assemblies signed a letter to City Council, urging them to make civic assemblies a permanent part of Los Angeles governance. www.citywatchla.com/voices/32852...

Come connect with the PDLA team at “The Random Meetup” hosted by PDLA Co-lead, Max Clark. We'd love to tell you more about us, answer your questions, and have a great time! Thursday, June 25th, 7-9 PM at Boomtown Brewery (700 Jackson St, Los Angeles, CA 90012) Register here: luma.com/qax7hbdy

Delegates from the Los Angeles Charter Assemblies signed a letter to City Council, urging them to make civic assemblies a permanent part of Los Angeles governance. www.citywatchla.com/voices/32852...

New on our website, “Culver City Holds Civic Assembly on Public Budget Participation” Check it out www.publicdemocracyla.org/post/culver-... #sortition #deliberativedemocracy #citizensassembly #lottocracy

Wayne Liebman @wayneliebman.bsky.social , founder of Public Access Democracy in LA, explains citizens’ assemblies and why they “need to be an arrow in democracies’ quiver.” theurbanactivist.com/governance/c... #sortition #civicassemblies #deliberativedemocracy #lottocracy #democraticlottery

The Goldman School of Public Policy is convening a civic assembly in the city of Oakland during Fall 2026. This will be the first large-scale assembly in a major metro area in California. Read about it here gspp.berkeley.edu/research-and... #sortition #citizensassmblies #deliberativedemocracy

In a new post on Equality by Lot, Yoram Gat considers the ideological structure that is associated with the idea of the deliberative transformation. Read "The ideology behind the notion of the deliberative transformation" here: equalitybylot.com/2026/06/04/t... #sortition #deliberativedemocracy

Wayne Liebman @wayneliebman.bsky.social , founder of Public Access Democracy in LA, explains citizens’ assemblies and why they “need to be an arrow in democracies’ quiver.” theurbanactivist.com/governance/c... #sortition #civicassemblies #deliberativedemocracy #lottocracy #democraticlottery

For a long time, Hamburg was the only German state where a mini-public had never been held. That changed in 2026. #CitizensAssembly

This article from 2020 makes the case for sortition. "By eliminating career politicians, sortition simultaneously curtails corruption and increases representation." #citizensassemblies #civicassemblies #democraticreform #deliberativedemocracy Read more here harvardpolitics.com/sortition-in...

Flensburg is the first local authority in Schleswig-Holstein to hold a Citizens’ Jury followed by a local referendum. On 30 May 2026, the mini-public adopted 29 recommendations on the future of transport in the Baltic Sea city. #CitizensAssembly

The city of Brussels successfully used random selection to solve a mediaeval crisis – and could do so again. Great read from @hughpope.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/pulse/sortit... #CitizensAssembly

New on our website, “Culver City Holds Civic Assembly on Public Budget Participation” Check it out www.publicdemocracyla.org/post/culver-... #sortition #deliberativedemocracy #citizensassembly #lottocracy

In December 2025, the Netherlands’ first national Citizens’ Climate Assembly had presented 13 recommendations to the government. On 29 May 2026, the government announced that it would implement at least half of the citizens’ proposals. #CitizensAssembly

On 30 May 2026, the “Rheinisches Revier” Citizens’ Assembly has started, providing residents with an opportunity to play an active role in shaping their region and to put forward ideas for structural change. www.buergerrat.de/en/news/shap... #CitizensAssembly

This upcoming fall a lottery-based EU Citizens' Assembly on democratic resilience will take place. Already now all citizens can contribute ideas and proposals online. #SortitionEU #Lottocracy

It was a pleasure talking with @alexgphilosophy.bsky.social about Lottocracy www.academicedgelords.com/2026/03/22/e...

Read how deliberative democracy was used to explore the ethical allocation of scarce medical resources in a pandemic jopm.jmir.org/2020/1/e18272