PhilosophyfromApaonline1 week agoAre Elections Enough? Democracy and Collective PowerDemocracy in ancient Athens emphasized direct citizen participation, with elections seen as a deviation from the ideal of robust equality among citizens.
from48 hills1 month agoBerkeley's Orwellian upzoning plan - 48 hillsBerkeley's 'Middle Housing' plan promotes rapid residential upzoning, risking gentrification without affordability measures or sufficient citizen input.