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@oliverescobar.bsky.social

Professor of Public Policy and Democratic Innovation | University of Edinburgh | Working on #democracy #participation #deliberation #commons #governance #power #research | RT≠ endorse | Own views | Profile: https://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/staff/oliver-escobar

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Osbert Lancaster@osbert.org · 4w ago

So encouraging! One of the things I discovered from my conversation with @oliverescobar.bsky.social and his work with Citizens Climate Assemblies is that given the time and space to deliberate, “ordinary“ people come up with radical, sensible proposals. (Convo on Thrivable Scotland podcast soon).

Sue Hawley@suehawley.bsky.social · 4w ago

Fascinating report commissioned by the Electoral Commission using citizen deliberation on political finance. Key findings 1️⃣ the public want donation caps 2️⃣ they want public funding 3️⃣ they want more enforcement and tougher penalties media.nesta.org.uk/documents/Po...

Ian O'Flynn@delibnet.bsky.social · last mo.

I've mentioned this before, but it's a real shame that DDs have never saw fit to work consistently on the challenges of nationalism and populism. For every issue, the answer seems to be: let's hold a mini-public. Fiddling at the margins. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Keir Starmer couldn’t beat the curse of Brexit – a politics poisoned by nationalism | Rafael Behr

The outgoing prime minister’s efforts to mobilise a healthier kind of patriotism fell flat. Andy Burnham may stand a better chance, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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People Powered@peoplepowered.org · 2mo ago

The Democracy Stories Lab is live! An open call for creators to share visual stories about what democracy could look and feel like. 4 winners get $1,000. 5 honorable mentions get $500. Applications open July 14. See the full call + stay updated→ www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...

What does the future of democracy look like? We want your stories — People Powered

We're looking for creators who can tell compelling stories about voice, power, and collective decision-making — with up to $1,000 in awards.

peoplepowered.org

University of Edinburgh - School of Social and Political Science@uoe-sps.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New report recommends how Scottish and UK governments can ensure AI use creates trust and deliver real benefits, including setting up a citizens’ assembly. Recommendations are based on an event led by our School's @oliverescobar.bsky.social and Morgan Currie edin.ac/3RZM4tF

Citizens’ assembly key to giving public a voice on AI, says report | School of Social and Political Science

A new report published by the University of Edinburgh has recommendations for the Scottish and UK governments on steps that can be taken to ensure AI is developed and used in ways that create trust…

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Citizen Participation@oliverescobar.bsky.social · 5mo ago

A lot of coverage today in the UK about the passing of the Jersey legislation on assisted dying. But in the coverage I’ve seen there’s no mention of the Citizens’ Jury on Assisted Dying which played a role in the broader public engagement process 👉🏼 www.gov.je/Caring/Assis...

Government of Jersey

The Assisted Dying Citizens' Jury will take place via online sessions in Spring 2021. The Jury will be selected at random and will demographically represent the Island's population

gov.je

Citizen Participation@oliverescobar.bsky.social · 5mo ago

A lot of coverage today in the UK about the passing of the Jersey legislation on assisted dying. But in the coverage I’ve seen there’s no mention of the Citizens’ Jury on Assisted Dying which played a role in the broader public engagement process 👉🏼 www.gov.je/Caring/Assis...

Government of Jersey

The Assisted Dying Citizens' Jury will take place via online sessions in Spring 2021. The Jury will be selected at random and will demographically represent the Island's population

gov.je

Future Economy Scotland@futureeconscot.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The Bill is an important step - but legislation alone won’t deliver Community Wealth Building. Progress now depends on: 👉 Implementation 👉 Practice on the ground 👉 Building the networks & capacity needed to turn plans into real change. Read the blog: www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/359-wh... 4/4

What next for community wealth building in Scotland?

New legislation must be accompanied by practice, and networks and movements.

futureeconomy.scot

Citizen Participation@oliverescobar.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The Representation of the People Bill is live at Westminster. Good stuff on money in politics and votes at 16 (should be lower). But it doesn't grasp the nettle. Not just a missed opportunity, but inexcusably timid. Quick brief by @electoralreform.bsky.social👇🏼 electoral-reform.org.uk/elections-bi...

Elections bill will bring in once-in-a-generation change to voting – but misses big opportunity

Today sees the first reading of the Representation of the People Bill, the government’s landmark legislation reforming how elections work. This promises to make some fundamental reform

electoral-reform.org.uk

Tim Bale@timbale.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I never really sign stuff. But this was different. It's not about trying to facilitate or block a particular party's route to power. It's about an electoral system that's unsuited to the political realities we face today and risks giving us government after government with no convincing mandate.

Over 50 Academics Warn That Voting System Is Not Fit For Multi-Party Politics

Dozens of academics have written to the government to warn that the current voting system risks producing distorted results on an 'unprecedented' s...

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