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Representative Democracy is not working. They sell us out for power OVER us & serve the will of billionaires, patriarchy, & oppression.
Only one or two billionaires for politicians to please instead of the many thousands who voted for them, or the life & earth that sustains it all.
They always end up stealing money, power, human rights, & freedom from The People. Only a few outliers willing to represent the people. Enough for hope. Never enough for change.
Time to talk #sortition #democracy
https://jacobin.com/2025/12/sortition-democracy-elections-representation-governance
"The delegates were everyday people from all walks of life, and I watched as they deliberated in a way I never saw among politicians: with dignity, integrity, and mutual respect. When I found out they were picked by lottery, one man and one woman from each district, the light bulb went off. This was democracy."
This is the way in "A New Faith".
https://tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith
#sortition #democracy #elections #voting #voters #bookstodon #books #climatefiction #solarpunk
O wisdom of Mastodon,
As part of a project aimed at making direct democracy accessible to the widest possible audience, I’m looking for an online platform that can convene a citizens’ jury selected by lottery from its registered users.
Essential criteria:
* a truly random, verifiable draw;
* ability to configure multiple topics (use cases: NGOs, political movements, local governments, etc.);
* secure, moderatable deliberation spaces;
* export of results in report form.
If you know of a tool (preferably open-source) that meets these requirements, or if you have first-hand experience, please share your references and feedback in the comments. Thank you in advance!
#DirectDemocracy#CitizenJury#Sortition#CivicTech#Participation
O wisdom of Mastodon,
As part of a project aimed at making direct democracy accessible to the widest possible audience, I’m looking for an online platform that can convene a citizens’ jury selected by lottery from its registered users.
Essential criteria:
* a truly random, verifiable draw;
* ability to configure multiple topics (use cases: NGOs, political movements, local governments, etc.);
* secure, moderatable deliberation spaces;
* export of results in report form.
If you know of a tool (preferably open-source) that meets these requirements, or if you have first-hand experience, please share your references and feedback in the comments. Thank you in advance!
#DirectDemocracy#CitizenJury#Sortition#CivicTech#Participation
