by David B. Smith and Pete Peterson
The sun-washed Polihale State Beach Park in Kauai seems an unlikely place to see the changing face of governance, but there we catch a glimpse of the new relationship forming between governments and citizens—one that is more participatory and inclusive. …
Paul Jacob is the president and founder of Citizens in Charge and the Citizens in Charge Foundation, which work to protect and expand the initiative and referendum rights of all Americans. Before participating in a panel on the future of direct democracy in California, he talked about his historical heroes and childhood aspirations. …
by Constantino Diaz-Duran
I have to confess that when I first decided to walk across America to get to know my nation, I didn’t think Alabama would rank high on the list of most-illuminating states. I figured the state promised some regional charm, some southern hospitality, maybe some poignant tales of race relations and reconciliation with a difficult past. But who knew Alabama would beckon as a key crossroads for the various currents vying to define American identity and social cohesion?…
Phoenix has over a million inhabitants, and its metropolitan area has over four million inhabitants. That’s a lot of water, a lot of driving, and a lot of air conditioning. How long can a desert community of this sort, dependent on all sorts of imported resources, keep the party going? In advance of “Can Phoenix Become Remotely Green?”, a Zócalo event, several economists and environmentalists offer their thoughts on the potential greenness of Phoenix. Can Phoenix ever be made sustainable?…
Constantino Diaz-Duran is a fellow at the Center for Social Cohesion at Arizona State University. He is chronicling his walk from New York to Los Angeles to celebrate his eligibility for American citizenship. Follow Constantino’s progress.
Well, it happened. I found the Deep South. I liked it—and SEC football—so much that I’ve decided to put the walk on hold for a while and stay in Alabama through Thanksgiving. I’m going to another game this Saturday, and the people I’m tailgating with are bringing grilled salmon and fried cornbread. It doesn’t get much better than that. …
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