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SACRAMENTO
COLUMN Why Democracy Needs Bureaucracy
Why Deliberative Processes Must Get Dirty
Gonzales Youth Council members, past and present. Photo by Joe Mathews
GONZALES
COLUMN The Best City Council Never Grows Up
A Small Town's Powerful Youth Council Turns 10—And Opens a $28 Million Center
GOTHENBURG
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BRUNO KAUFMANN? Gothenburg
The World's Biggest Local Democracy Unit, on the Swedish West Coast
KATHMANDU
COLUMN Letter from 2027: How the Children's Revolt Went Global
The 'One Piece' Flag and the Kids Revolt Will Take Down Trump, and Authoritarianism
ORZHYTSIA
LOCAL SNAPSHOT: Mayor Olena Sydorenko
'The War Has Not Stopped Openness. The War Has Made Openness Essential'
QUEZON CITY
LOCAL SNAPSHOT: Mayor Joy Belmonte
'Changes Depend on the Smallest Level of Government'
SAN FRANCISCO
COLUMN: The Antichrist Is No Peter Thiel
The tech billionaire is talking about the Antichrist. Now the Antichrist talks back
KATHMANDU
COLUMN Letter from 2027—How The Kids Beat Trump
Youth Revolution Are Underway Worldwide. Is America Next?
KATHMANDU
ASIA DEMOCRACY CHRONICLES: The Next Challenge for Nepal's Gen Z
2 Days to Topple a Government. 6 Months Til Election.
Youth Bridges Europe 2025
Voices of Resilience: What Bosnia and Herzegovina's Past Teaches...
We commenced our Youth Bridges Europe 2025 journey from 1-6 October in the beautiful and welcoming country of...
GABORONE
AWARDS: Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy Wins at International...
Forum Wins for Civic Engagement; Sri Lanka, Somaliland, and the Philippines Take Home Top Awards
KADUNA STATE
SNAPSHOT: Kaduna State Executive Governor Dr. Uba Sani
An Activist Turned Governor on Partnership—and a New Transparency Portal