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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BRUNO KAUFMANN? In Basel, for Mom and Voting

A visit to mom, and a window on votes to collaborate across voters—and create electronic ID.

Jamaima Afridi for Asia Democracy Chronicles, courtesy Asia Democracy Chronicles. (Jamaima is also that story's author)

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COLUMN The U.S. Has Already Divorced California

Stop Talking About Secession or Independence. We're Already Gone

HO CHI MINH CITY

NOEMA: A Diverse World of Sovereign AI Zones

The emergence of virtual territories will reshape geopolitics.

AWARDS: Meet the Democracy Innovation Winners

At Vienna City Hall, honors for Europe's most promising democracy innovations.

NEWSLETTER: All Democracy Resilience Is Local. Democracy in Defense...

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COLUMN: It's the World's Longest Local Light Rail. I Hate It.

The A Line Connects My L.A. Life. But It's Slow and Frustrating

TESTIMONY: The Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy

New York City considers how to strengthen local government to defend itself in a hostile world.

COLUMN: Why California Needs COW Now

California, Oregon and Washington Are Governing Together. Is the Next Step to a New Republic?

ASIA DEMOCRACY CHRONICLES: A Small Town and the Last Coal Plant

In a Small Town in the Southern Philippines, the Stalling of a Coal Plant's Closing

Photo via Flickr and World Scouting

SWIS How Important Is Volunteering to Democracy?

If You Volunteer, You're More Likely to Understand Compromise and Democracy

COLUMN: Swapping Regional Office Carries Risks

California's governor and senator may switch positions.