Theory, vision & strategy for a Participatory Polity, also called Parpolity, which is a proposed model for a type of direct democracy using a system of nested councils, based on self-management, equity, solidarity, diversity, & sustainability.
Something is breaking apart in the democratic world beyond the usual scandals of corruption or periodic rise of demagogues. We are witnessing…
Consider the potential of certain progressives winning high office in the U.S. Beyond their being much better than who they defeat, would…
Chapter 24 of RPS/2044
Chapter Three Self Management Implies Parpolity This is the chapter three of Occupy Vision, which is the second volume of the three volume…
JCDA as a Framework for Visionary Thinking The JCDA framework as a point of departure for developing a polity model to accommodate…
Stephen R. Shalom is a professor of political science at William Paterson University in New Jersey. His books include Which Side Are…
[Contribution to the Reimagining Society Project hosted by ZCommunications] Over the years, I have intimated to many of my anarchist friends…
[Contribution to the Reimagining Society Project hosted by ZCommunications] International law in a new society wouldn’t exist. Allow…
Stephen, I have always enjoyed your work on parpolity and I would like to get your feedback on this. Whereas your post seems…
[Contribution to the Reimagining Society Project hosted by ZCommunications] What sorts of decision-making institutions and practices would be appropriate…
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