Category: Deliberative Democracy

Democracy doesn’t mean you get everything you want. It means you MANY of the things YOU want and ALL of the things that the MANY want. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Ohio’s Republican-controlled legislature wasted no time. Practically overnight, a six-week abortion ban—one of the most extreme in the country—went into effect.… Continue reading

Return to “The Rights” table of contents Of all the proposed amendments in the Democracy Bill of Rights, none is more important than this one—that’s why it’s first in our list of proposed amendments. In fact, if this amendment were to pass, it’s possible the others might not be necessary because this amendment would make… Continue reading

The U.S. Constitution, revered as a cornerstone of American democracy, is the oldest and most difficult-to-amend constitution in the world. Its longevity and rigidity have contributed to both stability and stagnation. As we approach 250 years of governance under this document, it may be time to consider whether the challenges we face today can be… Continue reading