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Ordinary people, not just technical experts, need to set the moral standards for regulation of AI.
This year’s G20 president, South Africa, hosts the G20 summit from 22 November in Johannesburg. But has civil society really been included in the talks?
A new South African high court ruling will make electricity price increases more transparent, and force municipalities to consult the public about price hikes.
The Supreme Court will consider how far outward federal agencies should look when they analyze how a proposed action could affect the environment.
The new cabinet needs to transform the status quo.
Citizens willingly pay taxes in return for government using these resources to provide services such as education and health.
People love to hate bureaucracy, but regulatory agencies play key roles in modern society. Conservatives want to cut back their power, but a political scientist proposes a different option.
Mini-publics, a type of participatory process, can help revitalize democracy in democratic member-based organizations.
Most Americans support clean energy in principle, but what will they do when wind turbines or high-voltage transmission lines come to town?
In recent years, a growing body of academic research has emerged that outlines how emojis can be used in all forms of communication.
Public participation increased the quality and quantity of some public services, though not in all sectors, and some services were affected more than others.
Republicans in Congress are working to kill an Obama administration rule that broadens public input into federal land use planning. Hunters, fishermen, hikers and environmental groups are opposed.
Indonesia is pushing for more infrastructure development projects. But the people relocated to make way for these projects have very little power to ensure their livelihoods are secure.
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