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Empowering Democracy: The Role of Citizen Assemblies
This chapter examines how citizen assemblies can enhance representative democracy by engaging diverse demographics in decision-making processes. It highlights successful examples from Ireland, where these assemblies have facilitated significant social reforms like abortion rights and same-sex marriage. The discussion advocates for innovative approaches, such as establishing a permanent citizen assembly on climate change, to foster public deliberation and inspire political action.