Democracy’s Second Act lays out how we can get to a new wave of democracy, one where citizens are real problem-solvers and not just spectators. “What a vision. What a book” - Uffe Elbæk Read more: bit.ly/4tgmpuX @petermacleod.bsky.social @richard-tk.bsky.social #PublicPolicy #Democracy

Citizens are the center of a movement reshaping democracy today. Democracy’s Second Act “makes a powerful case that politics needs the people.” – Jane Suiter @ucddublin.bsky.social Learn more: bit.ly/4tgmpuX #FutureofDemocracy @petermacleod.bsky.social @richard-tk.bsky.social

Democracy isn’t broken. It’s stuck. Democracy’s Second Act explores how a new era of democracy can harness the power of the people—because the future depends on real citizens who have real responsibility. Read more: bit.ly/4tgmpuX @petermacleod.bsky.social @richard-tk.bsky.social #Democracy

“Can we imagine a society where each of us has a say and responsibility in the decisions that affect and shape our daily life? Peter MacLeod and Richard Johnson can. What a vision. What a book.” - Uffe Elbæk. Pre-order your copy: bit.ly/4tgmpuX @petermacleod.bsky.social @richard-tk.bsky.social

Democracy’s Second Act explores how a new era of democracy can harness the power of the people—because the future depends on real citizens who have real responsibility, not just a periodic vote. Discover more: bit.ly/4tgmpuX @petermacleod.bsky.social @richard-tk.bsky.social #Democracy #CDNPoli

Excited for the Toronto launch of "Democracy's Second Act: Why Politics Needs the Public" on Wednesday Feb 11 with @petermacleod.bsky.social. Register for the event (and pre-order a book!) at www.democracyssecondact.org

Democracy's Second Act is almost ready for the stage! You can pre-order the new book by me and @petermacleod.bsky.social right now from Indigo or Amazon, or ask your favourite indie bookseller to to stock it. Due out from University of Toronto's AEVO Press Feb 10, 2026 www.democracyssecondact.org

The Forks of Minitegozibe, the Spanish River, 2024.