So why not let us, the people of the United States of America, deliberate and recommend the appropriate response to the second impeachment of President Donald J. Trump?
How to Restore Democracy in 2021
With political uprisings in the United States and elsewhere, how do ordinary citizens restore democracy in 2021? Brett Hennig, co-founder of the Sortition Foundation, discusses the state of citizens’ assemblies in 2021.
The Dawn of a New Reality: What I Learned from Detroit and Kortrijk
Cities like Detroit and Kortrijk, Belgium offer a path forward when it comes to fostering democracy in everyday life during these politically-divisive times.
Five Books to Help You Build a New Reality
Here are the top five books to help you build a new reality. These books have guided our understanding and shaping our thinking about creating democracy in everyday life.
Why It’s Time for a Citizens’ Assembly on Policing – Part 2
BANR Writer Kerra Bolton calls for a citizens’ assembly on policing in the wake of an increase of fatal police shootings.
Why It’s Time for a Citizens’ Assembly on Policing – Part 1
BANR Writer Kerra Bolton calls for a citizens’ assembly on policing in the wake of an increase of fatal police shootings.
Creating a Brave Space for Brave Conversations
We must create brave space for brave conversations now more than ever. BANR Writer Kerra Bolton talks to Keisha Allen about how sparking a revolution by conversation.
Restorative Self-Care Begins with You
We often think of restorative practices as a tool to fix others. What if the relationship you must restore is the one with yourself?
Detroit Rising Embraced by Global Audiences
By Kerra L. Bolton Detroit Rising: How the Motor City Becomes a Restorative City is being embraced by global audiences since its virtual world premiere in July. Award-winning, San Francisco-based filmmaker Cassidy Friedman (CIRCLES, VOICES BEYOND THE WALL) directed the series, and I produced it. Detroit Rising spotlights the groundbreaking, Black-led initiatives that are leading […]
Washington State Citizens’ Assembly on Climate – Solutions by the People, For the People
Five Washington state legislators, all committee chairs, have called for a Citizens’ Assembly on Climate in fall, 2020.
