Out West: Citizens' Reviews Provide Valuable Lessons in Direct Democracy


After a direct democracy tour out West, Janice Thomson, EU Public Engagement Adviser, says, “Oregon’s CIR demonstrates an exciting new way deliberative democracy may be used to strengthen direct democracy,” (Picture by Edmund Garman, via Read more

Public Participation Award Goes to Researchers of CIR


The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) recently announced the winners of the 2011 Core Values Awards. The researchers that studied the Citizens' Initiative Reviews (CIR) were recipients of the Research Award for their report on the 2010 Reviews. Their study was funded by the National Science Foundation. Read more

HDF hosts round table discussion for democracy delegation from Europe and Asia


A delegation of leaders in the field of direct democracy from as far as Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, and the Philippines joined Healthy Democracy in a roundtable discussion about exciting and innovative direct democracy projects. Read more

Oregon Governor signs landmark Citizens' Initiative Review bill


July 21st, 2011, Governor Kitzhaber held a ceremonial signing for landmark legislation that continues the Citizens' Initiative Review process. Read more

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Take a seat at Oregon’s Kitchen Table

Healthy Democracy is a proud partner of Oregon’s Kitchen Table — a nonpartisan experiment that gives Oregonians the chance to weigh in on our state’s most urgent public policy issues. Your involvement in this experiment will help inform the tough decisions ahead that affect us all.

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Job Opening: Administrative Coordinator

HDF has a current job opening for a well-organized, detail-oriented manager who is comfortable in a multi-faceted position. Experience with data bases, basic bookkeeping (Quickbooks), non-profit organizations, and electronic media are important pluses.

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Securing the future of the Citizens’ Initiative Review

We’re entering the crucial first statewide election cycle following the Oregon legislature’s passage of Healthy Democracy’s Citizens’ Initiative Review (CIR).

The 2012 CIRs will provide voters with trusted information on ballot initiatives this fall — and set the stage for securing the future of this landmark reform of the ballot measure process.

At this stage, CIRs must be supported by foundations and individuals – and it’s up to Healthy Democracy to raise the funds necessary to make the CIRs happen in time for the fall election.

The strength and visibility of the 2012 CIRS will be integral to establishing their long-term viability. Please help secure the future of this first-in-Oregon reform by making a donation today. Recognizing the importance of what’s at stake, a donor has stepped forward with matching funds that will double the impact of your gift.  Please click here to make your donation online or by mail.

 

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