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ANKARA
NEWS: Two Turkish Cities Are Finalists for 'European Capital of Democracy'
Ankara and Denizli Join Brussels and Tirana on Short List
ADDIS ABABA
NEWSLETTER: The Planetocracy Is Coming, So Wear Your White Hats
Also: Impact Investing Against Democracy; Sub-Saharan Local Covenant; Cat-Mayor-Martyr
Local 'Boss Trumps'
Democracy SOS reports: Research into 200 Democratic counties that embraced Trump reveals local political...
USA
SPECIAL REPORT: How to Achieve Local Autonomy
California is a case study of local governance and autonomy in the world's most powerful nation.
Mexico
Iztapalapa's Utopias Take Top Prize for Participation
Disruptive, free developments in Mexico City's largest borough win the top prize in the 18th edition of the...
Global
VIDEO: 'I Go to Gonzales' 55 Voices of Democracy
Democracy Local in Thomas Mann House's "55 Voices of Democracy" series
United Kingdom
VIDEO 'Big Local' in Wolverhampton
A short film on the Big Local program, and how residents created Big Venture in one England community
Portugal
NEWSLETTER Stop Killing Local Democracy
Attacks on local officials are the most serious attacks on democracy. Global protection is needed.
Portugal
BOLETIM INFORMATIVO: Parem de Matar a Democracia Local
Os ataques a autoridades locais são os ataques mais graves à democracia. É necessária uma proteção global.
Germany
NOTE Where Climate Meets Community
A model project combines citizens juries with a referendum
USA
COLUMN A Local Measure for a New Political Era
Local politicians risk their power to create more colleagues
Global
A Stronger EU for the World
In a world facing global challenges, how should the EU act on the global stage? Have your say and contribute...