Fixing Our Democracies

Mon Apr 27 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

The Forum at Columbia University (The Foyer – 2nd Floor) | New York

Columbia World Projects
Publisher/HostColumbia World Projects
Fixing Our Democracies
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What if everyday people had a real say in the decisions that shape their communities?
About this Event

As trust in institutions declines and governance grapples with an increasingly complex society, citizens’ assemblies and other deliberative processes are gaining traction as practical tools for democratic renewal.

Join us on April 27th at Columbia University for a conversation with Peter MacLeod, co-author of , and Hélène Landemore, author of , to hear about the growing movement behind these approaches. Together we’ll explore how they work, where they’re making a difference, and what it would look like to use them more widely — including here in New York City and beyond.

This in-person event is hosted by Columbia World Projects, the NYC Civic Engagement Commission, the Federation for Innovation in Democracy - North America, and New America's Political Reform Program. Complimentary copies of Peter and Hélène’s books will be available to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The Forum at Columbia University (The Foyer – 2nd Floor), 601 West 125th Street, New York, United States

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