To succeed, citizen assemblies can’t settle for a few days of harmonious dialogue among well-intentioned strangers. They need ...

An assembly in 2022 in Petaluma, California ... a sunlight-drenched space with panoramic woodland views. It feels almost like a spa. As the Bend assembly gets started, black tablecloths at ...

Looking for ways to get social, spark joy and celebrate the start of 2025? Check out the Chronicle’s guide to the hottest gatherings for the 21-and-older crowd in the Bay Area. Misfit Cabaret Presents ...