This July 1, 2025 panel discussion on The Future of Democracy was hosted by Vermont Congresswoman Becca Balint. Slow Democracy coauthor Susan Clark joins Vermont leaders in addressing the state of U.S. democracy and the theme, “Where Do We Go From Here?”
Slow Democracy is a site dedicated to local decision making that is inclusive, deliberative, and citizen-powered. It is based on the book Slow Democracy: Rediscovering Community, Bringing Decision Making Back Home by Susan Clark and Woden Teachout.
"This is a truly important book--it explains, with copious example and lots of common sense, why democracy works better close to home.."
Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future; and The End of Nature
"Slow Democracy just may be the best thing happening in America today. .. Read this book and consider how this movement can revitalize the communities you care about!"
Joan Blades, Co-founder, MoveOn.org
Slow Democracy was originally published by Chelsea Green Publishing in 2012. It is now available to read and/or download here and also on Internet Archive.