Reconstructing Democracy: How Citizens Are Building from the Ground Up

“An urgent manifesto for the reconstruction of democratic belonging in our troubled times.” —Davide Panagia

Across the world, democracies are suffering from a disconnect between the people and political elites. In communities where jobs and industry are scarce, many feel the government is incapable of understanding their needs or addressing their problems. The resulting frustration has fueled the success of destabilizing demagogues. To reverse this pattern and restore responsible government,...