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Mamdani's bold experiment in participatory democracy
NYC's mayor seems to be trying to achieve what Barack Obama never could: turning his campaign movement into a de facto arm of his government.
Jan 13 • Gideon Lichfield
Video: Better government in 10 minutes
A new scenario for the citizens of the future.
Jun 20, 2025 • Gideon Lichfield
We need a massive show of peaceful force
Large and absolutely non-violent protests are the best way to prevent the militarization of the streets.
Jun 14, 2025 • Gideon Lichfield
The US could become a grand experiment in AI law—in theory, anyway
The case for a narrower form of the moratorium on state-level AI regulation.
May 27, 2025 • Gideon Lichfield
The cavalry isn't coming
Ordinary Americans are going to have to lead the opposition to Donald Trump.
Mar 24, 2025 • Gideon Lichfield
A scenario for American democracy 20 years from now
Let's do a little dreaming, shall we?
Feb 28, 2025 • Gideon Lichfield
A new tack for Futurepolis
Less news, more ideas.
Feb 26, 2025 • Gideon Lichfield
Trump is a hacker, and there is a patch
A better way of making sense of him would also rob him of much of his power.
Feb 14, 2025 • Gideon Lichfield
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