Representative government is a fascinating concept to me. While this form has plenty of drawbacks, it has so many benefits over traditional aristocracies and military power structures. “Democracy is ...

MINOT — We have a tendency to pay a bit too much attention to the histrionics that sometimes take place at public meetings. Don't get me wrong, public comment periods are important. As we discussed on ...

The Dēmos Power Agenda: A Framework for Building People Power offers a roadmap for our shared future. A Representative and Accountable Government is the final pillar of the Power Agenda, reflecting ...

Map of the United States. The northwestern corner displays an American flag. The lower half of the map displays the U.S. Constitution showing the words, "We the People." John P. Pelissero is director ...