Archive - American Public Trust

From Elite-driven to People-driven Democracy

What happens when elected officials give real power to ordinary citizens?

Jul 31 •

Rahmin Sarabi

May 2025

A Civic Assembly, A Divided Issue, A Shared Mandate

Inside the Fort Collins Civic Assembly’s presentation to City Council—and a glimpse of democracy renewed

May 29 •

Rahmin Sarabi

April 2025

From Polarization to Possibility: Fort Collins Brings a New Kind of Democracy to Life

Reflections from the First Weekend of the City's Inaugural Civic Assembly

Apr 24 •

Rahmin Sarabi

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