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#democracy awakening
  • Democracy & Government
    Dare for Democracy: Three Essential Steps
    December 13, 2016
    | Frances Moore Lappé and Adam Eichen
    The Small Planet Institute has published an online guide to help people find a way to get involved.
  • Democracy & Government
    Interview Transcript: Frances Moore Lappé on Why She's Reinventing Herself
    November 11, 2016
    | Kathy Kiely
    The author of Diet for a Small Planet is trying to come up with a prescription to heal a big democracy.
  • Democracy & Government
    And Now, For Some Good News
    November 10, 2016
    | Frances Moore Lappé and Adam Eichen
    In states and municipalities across the country, voters showed strong support for getting big money out of politics and empowering ordinary citizens.
  • Money & Politics
    Trickle-Up Democracy: State and Local Ballots Give Voters a Say
    October 31, 2016
    | Frances Moore Lappé and Adam Eichen
    Measures to reduce the influence of money on politics could win approval in cities and states across the country Nov. 8.
  • Democracy & Government
    Is This Election Inspiring a Democratic Awakening?
    October 12, 2016
    | Harry Boyte
    A citizen-centered view of democracy emphasizing the agency of the people was widespread in the civil rights movement and is emerging again in the 21st century.
  • Money & Politics
    Talking Democracy with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
    October 12, 2016
    | Frances Moore Lappé and Adam Eichen
    Campaign finance reform advocate predicts victory will come like snow off a roof after a New England spring thaw: "in a big woosh."
  • Money & Politics
    The Presidential Debate Missed the Biggest Issue
    September 28, 2016
    | Frances Moore Lappé and Adam Eichen
    Getting money out of politics gets bipartisan support, so why not go for a mandate?
  • Democracy & Government
    Hopelessly Divided? Think Again.
    August 5, 2016
    | Frances Moore Lappé and Giulio Caperchi
    Instead of lamenting our divisions, let’s celebrate what we agree on and find candidates willing to address what's blocking cooperation.
  • Media
    These Online Platforms Make Direct Democracy Possible
    June 1, 2016
    | Tom Ladendorf
    Political parties and other groups all over the world are working with new tech platforms to bring power to the people.
  • Money & Politics
    Campaign Finance Reformer Tom Udall Seeks Republican Allies
    May 31, 2016
    | Kathy Kiely
    So far, the New Mexico senator who authored a proposed constitutional amendment to repeal Citizens United is finding bipartisanship elusive.


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