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Our three-stage guide to accompany you through designing, running, and acting on the results of a citizens’ assembly - dig in, and share widely!

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Looking back, moving forward...

Sammy McKinney and Claudia Chwalisz explore: What does scaling democratic deliberation mean, why is it valuable, and what is the role of AI in enabling it?

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The New Yorker covers the Deschutes Civic Assembly

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