Why are democracies around the
globe turning to civic assemblies?
Unlike most community input processes we are used to today, Citizens’ Assemblies are a representative cross-section, including people of all backgrounds.
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By bringing members of the community together, Citizens’ Assemblies help build consensus across divisive political issues.
The latest from PDLA
PDLA presents Civic Assembly option for Culver City budget process
​Jul 16, 2025
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Public Democracy Los Angeles (PDLA) and Braver Angels made a public presentation on Civic Assemblies (April 29) in an online meeting , titled "What If the People Governed? How Civic Assemblies Can Change Everything!"
May 15, 2025
In-Person Model Civic Assembly Saturday, was held on June 7, 1–4pm | in Culver City | Participants deliberated on policies to guide wildfire response and prevention, and explored how this model can be used on the issues they care most about.
Jun 29, 2025