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This issue explores approaches that develop effective connections between political activity at the local level with ongoing national debates. Contributors examine how forums for public deliberation can become effective tools to engage more citizens in the dialogue surrounding community decision-making processes. The essential role foundations can play in broadening the reach and deepening the impact of national democratic discourse is also detailed. Proposed models for cooperation between the nonprofit sector and the commercial media demonstrate the importance of accurate and reliable information and an informed citizenry. Recent reforms in instant runoff voting and the growing impact of money on state-level campaigns and elections are reviewed for their ability to widen public participation in the democratic process.
Contents
Note from the President 115ArticlesDeliberative Dialogue to Expand Civic Engagement: What Kind of Talk Does Democracy Need? 117Enlisting Citizens: Building Political Legitimacy 137Public Participation in Environmental Decision Making: Is It Working? 149Trends in Philanthropy: Democracy as Homeland Security 171Changing Channels: How the Nonprofit Sector Can Help Improve Local Television News 185Fixing Elections: The Failure of America's Winner-Take-All Politics 193Big Wins for Democracy: San Francisco and Vermont Vote for Instant Runoff Voting 201States and Campaign Finance Reform 205
