#participatory democracy.

[justalittlesolarpunk]

Just spent all day facilitating a citizens’ assembly and whew, I am exhausted but so inspired. You see ordinary people, who don’t seem radical or political, coming up with ideas for free public transport and a sharing economy, calling for rewilding and housing security for all. The public are so incredible when you just give people a voice and let them know their opinion matters. I really think direct democracy could change the world, but only if it’s given the power and influence to actually inform legislation

[calicojack1718]

Influencing Your Member of Congress and Other Government Office Holders: A Guide to Surviving 2025 and Beyond

Reading time: 8 minutes A thorough guide to contacting your government representatives and being an effective participant in our democracy. If we're going to stop the fascists, we're going to have to actually do some things. This is the least of it.

Summary: This post provides practical guidance on how to effectively communicate with your elected representatives. It emphasizes a hierarchy of contact methods, ranging from in-person meetings to social media interactions. The importance of group coordination and local press coverage is highlighted to amplify advocacy efforts. Additionally, the post encourages readers to engage with…

[katchwreck]

We vote 'For!' (the collective farm)

1920s, USSR.

[krsonmar]

This is quite literally how the sausage gets made!

At the barricades of freedom *vague sizzling of cooked meats*

[theadaptableeducator]

Toward a Just and Sustainable World: Reimagining Global Systems through Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach

Martha Nussbaum’s philosophical framework, especially her capabilities approach, provides a profound lens to examine the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Her emphasis on human dignity, social justice, and the development of individual capabilities offers a critical standpoint from which to critique these interconnected…

[kree8r0]

Why is democracy considered an ideal form of government?

This post is a response to a question initially posed on Quora, and can also be accessed via “https://www.quora.com/Why-is-democracy-considered-an-ideal-form-of-government/answer/Antonio-Amaral-1“ There is no such thing as an “ideal form of government” because humans are from “ideal.” What makes democracy a superior form of government to all others is self-determination. What makes democracy a…

[daiduongdinh]

Understanding Digital Citizenship in the Age of Intersectionality

Digital citizenship, in today's technologically advanced society, is the responsible, moral, and proactive use of online spaces. It includes how people use social media, the internet, and technology to make meaningful and informed contributions to society. Comprehending digital citizenship is crucial for advancing a more inclusive and participatory democracy, as digital platforms are becoming more and more venues for public conversation and activism. Digital citizenship is often discussed through three main approaches: unidimensional, multidimensional, and critical/radical. The unidimensional approach focuses on narrow aspects of digital engagement, such as technical skills, without considering the broader social and ethical issues involved. However, digital citizenship is more complex than simply knowing how to use technology. The multidimensional approach adopts a more comprehensive perspective, acknowledging that media literacy, digital ethics, online engagement, and even critical resistance to social injustices are all components of digital citizenship. This strategy recognizes that digital platforms offer avenues for civic engagement, activism, and cross-cultural exchange. In order to illustrate the complexity of digital citizenship, Choi (2021), for example, developed a scale model that incorporates various degrees of online participation, ranging from simple technical abilities to more complicated kinds of online activism. However, there is a growing demand for a critical/radical approach which challenges current power structures and tackles more fundamental societal issues. This method compels us to acknowledge that not everyone has the same experience with digital citizenship. The concept of intersectionality, which holds that overlapping social identities such as gender, race, and class affect how people feel privilege or oppression, is essential to this understanding. Intersectionality helps us better appreciate the special difficulties marginalized people have in accessing and using digital platforms, which is why it should be included in talks about digital citizenship. Furthermore, participatory democracy needs to be emphasized in digital citizenship education. Moonsun Choi and Dean Cristol's research suggests that social media and the internet can increase political involvement by providing a forum for underrepresented groups to voice their opinions and participate in democratic processes. This requires a curriculum that educates children about the consequences of their online behavior, promotes critical thinking, and pushes them to participate actively in digital communities. In the end, digital citizenship is about how we utilize digital platforms to influence society as much as how we behave online. Focusing on intersectionality and participatory democracy as we negotiate this complicated environment makes sure that digital citizenship promotes equality and engagement in society and gives people the ability to actively interact in both offline and online groups.

Reference list

Choi, M & Cristol, D 2021, ‘Digital Citizenship with Intersectionality Lens: Towards Participatory Democracy Driven Digital Citizenship Education’, Theory Into Practice, vol. 60, no. 4

DeHart, JD 2023, Critical Roles of Digital Citizenship and Digital Ethics, IGI Global.

Mamlok, D 2021, The great promise of educational technology : citizenship and education in a globalized world, Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, Switzerland.

Rogers-Whitehead, C 2019, Digital Citizenship, Rowman & Littlefield.

[townpostin]

BJP Launches 'Sankalp Patra' Campaign in Jharkhand

Former CM Arjun Munda outlines initiative to gather public input for election manifesto BJP seeks public suggestions via ‘Sankalp Patra’ to shape its vision for Jharkhand’s future development. JAMSHEDPUR – BJP initiates ‘Sankalp Patra’ campaign across Jharkhand to collect public input for its election manifesto. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a comprehensive campaign to gather…

[whateveradjunct]

Reminder: They Actually Are Planning a Dictatorship

I’ve been having as much fun as anyone this week watching Trump and the GOP knocked off-kilter by Kamala Harris’ entrance into the presidential race, and I’m certainly guilty of adding to the stack of “Couchfucker Vance” memes out there in the world, but while we’re having fun, please do remember that Trump and his friends really absolutely 100% intend to end participatory democracy in the United…

[amereid1960]

الأنواع الديمقراطية بين التكامل والتنازع - الديمقراطية التمثيلية والديمقراطية التشاركية نموذجاً

الأنواع الديمقراطية بين التكامل والتنازع – الديمقراطية التمثيلية والديمقراطية التشاركية نموذجاً   الأنواع الديمقراطية بين التكامل والتنازع – الديمقراطية التمثيلية والديمقراطية التشاركية نموذجاً الكاتب : العباسي بوعلام ملخص: ظهر على مفهوم الديمقراطية التقليدية الكثير من مواطن الضعف والقصور، بحيث بات الشك يحوم حول نوايا المنتخبين المحليين، مما جعلهم محل اتهام بالتقصير في أداء مهامهم، وانصرافهم إلى…

[alewaanewspaper1960]

الأنواع الديمقراطية بين التكامل والتنازع - الديمقراطية التمثيلية والديمقراطية التشاركية نموذجاً

الأنواع الديمقراطية بين التكامل والتنازع – الديمقراطية التمثيلية والديمقراطية التشاركية نموذجاً   الأنواع الديمقراطية بين التكامل والتنازع – الديمقراطية التمثيلية والديمقراطية التشاركية نموذجاً الكاتب : العباسي بوعلام ملخص: ظهر على مفهوم الديمقراطية التقليدية الكثير من مواطن الضعف والقصور، بحيث بات الشك يحوم حول نوايا المنتخبين المحليين، مما جعلهم محل اتهام بالتقصير في أداء مهامهم، وانصرافهم إلى…

[auressea]

This is an opportunity to rewind the Ratchet and eventually shift the Overton window.

imagine ... no one watching Canadian TV can see Fox News ever again?

Please be clear that you are IN SUPPORT of the ACTION to remove FOX.

The CRTC has launched a public consultation on whether to ban Fox News from Canadian airwaves after a complaint over incendiary comments made about LGBTQ2 people on the right-wing American network.

The broadcast regulator posted the notice on its website Wednesday, saying it is accepting comments from interested parties and the public until June 2.

Egale Canada, a Toronto-based LGBTQ2 advocacy group, urged the CRTC to hold the consultation in an April 4 open letter that cited “false and horrifying claims” about transgender people made by then-host Tucker Carlson during a March 28 broadcast.

“This programming is in clear violation of Canadian broadcasting standards and has no place on Canadian broadcasting networks,” Egale’s executive director Helen Kennedy wrote.

Carlson was fired from Fox News last week, but a spokesperson for Egale told Global News it remains “committed to the call” to remove the channel from Canadian airwaves, citing anti-LGBTQ2 rhetoric made by other hosts at the network. [...]

Note from the poster @el-shab-hussein: This post presents the reason Tucker Carlson was fired, for reader context.

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Tagging: @politicsofcanada

[jscalzi]

Reminder: They Actually Are Planning a Dictatorship

I’ve been having as much fun as anyone this week watching Trump and the GOP knocked off-kilter by Kamala Harris’ entrance into the presidential race, and I’m certainly guilty of adding to the stack of “Couchfucker Vance” memes out there in the world, but while we’re having fun, please do remember that Trump and his friends really absolutely 100% intend to end participatory democracy in the United…

[braindeadingifs]

You're very stream-of-consciousness.

BRAINDEAD | 1.04 ↳ Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate

+ bonus: Gareth being visibly worried about Laurel