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IDC Theme of the Month
From Backsliding to Breakthrough: Civil Society as Democracy's Last Line of Defence
Democracy does not vanish overnight; instead, it erodes step by step. Authoritarianism grows in the cracks, but so does civic resistance. Around the world, civil society is proving that when democratic institutions weaken,...
Member Spotlight
Empowering Youth and Women for Elective Political Power in Nigeria
Following their earlier story, Children and Young People Living for Peace (CYPLP) returns with a second event contribution to the International Democracy Community. This September initiative marked International Democracy Day...
HO CHI MINH CITY
NOEMA: A Diverse World of Sovereign AI Zones
The emergence of virtual territories will reshape geopolitics.
VIENNA
AWARDS: Meet the Democracy Innovation Winners
At Vienna City Hall, honors for Europe's most promising democracy innovations.
GABORONE
NEWSLETTER: All Democracy Resilience Is Local. Democracy in Defense...
Also: History in Bógota; LA Charter News; October Events; Democracy Local (DL) Goes to Africa
POMONA
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
NEW YORK CITY
TESTIMONY: The Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy
New York City considers how to strengthen local government to defend itself in a hostile world.
Member Spotlight
Young Voices in Kaduna Reimagine Global Citizenship and Democracy
As part of our commitment to highlight the work of International Democracy Community members around the world...
SEATTLE
COLUMN: Why California Needs COW Now
California, Oregon and Washington Are Governing Together. Is the Next Step to a New Republic?
SACRAMENTO
COLUMN: Swapping Regional Office Carries Risks
California's governor and senator may switch positions.
VILLANUEVA
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
ZURICH
SWIS How Important Is Volunteering to Democracy?
If You Volunteer, You're More Likely to Understand Compromise and Democracy
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