The People's Movement Assembly process provides a platform for community members to engage in direct democracy. Denzel Caldwell advocates for public assemblies as a means to allow individuals to collaboratively discuss and address the issues impacting their lives. The participatory nature of these assemblies fosters deeper connections among community members and encourages collective problem-solving. As authoritarianism grows in the U.S., the ability of citizens to participate meaningfully in democracy is increasingly critical. Public assemblies are seen as an essential organizing strategy for the future.
Caldwell emphasizes that the People's Movement Assembly process offers a profound opportunity to construct a form of democracy that is yet to be fully realized. Public assemblies facilitate a participatory experience where individuals can collaboratively address and solve pressing community issues, fostering a sense of belonging and investment in democracy.
The participatory nature of public assemblies empowers community members to engage deeply with each other as well as with democracy itself. This process generates spaces for dialogue, problem-solving, and direct action, vital in combating the rise of authoritarianism and fostering solidarity among marginalized groups.
Collection
[
|
...
]