Better public decisions start with the public.
We design and facilitate civic assemblies, deliberative town halls, and public processes where everyday people learn about the issues, deliberate across differences, and hand decision-makers recommendations they can act on.
PHOTO — TWO RESIDENTS MID-CONVERSATION AT AN ASSEMBLY TABLE
Democracy is a group project • Everyday people, real say • Come as you are • Neighbors, not opponents
citizen assemblies worldwide have driven real government action
Raleigh’s council vote to accept its assembly’s recommendations
the National Civic League has advanced inclusive civic engagement
Processes that turn public opinion into public decisions.
Civic assemblies
A randomly selected, representative group comes together across ideological and demographic differences to learn about, deliberate on, and recommend solutions to key public policy questions.
Reimagined town halls
Residents discuss an issue in small groups and give feedback on policy ideas — both with each other and with their member of Congress. Participants are selected by lottery.
Trainings & workshops
Civic Genius teaches the skills you need to create a stronger civic culture — for governments, campuses, companies, and community organizations. Fun, fulfilling, and always nonpartisan.
Recent work
PHOTO — RALEIGH ASSEMBLY ROOM, PARTICIPANTS AT ROUND TABLES
City Council unanimously accepted its first civic assembly’s recommendations
PHOTO — SMALL GROUP REVIEWING PRINTED BRIEFING MATERIALS
A civic assembly on how county government should use AI
PHOTO — MEMBER OF CONGRESS LISTENING AT A SMALL TABLE
Rep. Joe Morelle deliberates with constituents
Bring deliberative democracy to your community
Tell us about the decision in front of you, and we’ll design a process the public can trust.