Matt Ryan
@mattryanaust.bsky.social
Politics and public engagement. Executive Director, Democracy2036.org. Senior Fellow @TheGovLab & @BurnesCenter, Northeastern University.
We've just launched Democracy2036.org - a 10 year mission to renew democracy in South Australia. First up - supporting an OECD delegation to help exchange international best practices. www.linkedin.com/posts/democr...
#civicspace #democraticrenewal #democracy2036 #oecd #southaustralia #civicengagement #democraticinnovation #publicparticipation | Democracy2036
We were thrilled to support the Australian Department of Home Affairs and the Australian Public Service Commission in hosting an OECD delegation on strengthening civic space in Adelaide this week.
As...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
We've just launched Democracy2036.org - a 10 year mission to renew democracy in South Australia. First up - supporting an OECD delegation to help exchange international best practices. www.linkedin.com/posts/democr...
Alas, no sausages or other food at Illingworth Masonic Hall
15 Hampton St S, GOODWOOD, SA 5034 @democracysausage.org
15 Hampton St S, GOODWOOD, SA 5034 @democracysausage.org
May 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Alas, no sausages or other food at Illingworth Masonic Hall
15 Hampton St S, GOODWOOD, SA 5034 @democracysausage.org
15 Hampton St S, GOODWOOD, SA 5034 @democracysausage.org
Fantastic service from @democracysausage.org . I’ll duly report in on what we find at a Goodwood (SA) polling booth.
Hey Australia, guess what? We have reports of Election Day sausage sizzles on every continent. Yes, even Antarctica! #AusVotes #DemocracySausage
May 3, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Fantastic service from @democracysausage.org . I’ll duly report in on what we find at a Goodwood (SA) polling booth.
What a constructive, progressive, human thing to do. Kudos to @innovateus.bsky.social
Federal worker impacted by recent layoffs? We’re here to help. We’ve partnered with @thegovlab.org and @poweratwork.bsky.social to provide free upskilling resources for individuals preparing to re-enter the job market. Learn more here lnkd.in/e4xav4S7
March 12, 2025 at 3:56 AM
What a constructive, progressive, human thing to do. Kudos to @innovateus.bsky.social
Also loving @policycommons.bsky.social own Project 2025 that seeks to "rescue content from government departments and agencies experiencing the removal of data and public information"
Dean of University Library, USA . . .
. . . after a brief introduction about our mission to index, preserve and make discoverable and persistent born-digital grey literature and new media, he replied "Oh cool - so the only stuff that anybody actually cares about and wants to use" 😊
. . . after a brief introduction about our mission to index, preserve and make discoverable and persistent born-digital grey literature and new media, he replied "Oh cool - so the only stuff that anybody actually cares about and wants to use" 😊
March 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Also loving @policycommons.bsky.social own Project 2025 that seeks to "rescue content from government departments and agencies experiencing the removal of data and public information"
Reposted by Matt Ryan
The chair of the House GOP's campaign arm told Repub lawmakers to stop holding in-person town halls. As @americalabs.org sardonically notes: The best way to solve citizen complaints is always to stop listening.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
No more in-person town halls, NRCC chief tells House Republicans
Rep. Richard Hudson issued the edict after a spate of testy episodes.
www.politico.com
March 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The chair of the House GOP's campaign arm told Repub lawmakers to stop holding in-person town halls. As @americalabs.org sardonically notes: The best way to solve citizen complaints is always to stop listening.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Reposted by Matt Ryan
Follow me and the Reboot Democracy in the Age of AI blog at: @bethnoveck.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Follow me and the Reboot Democracy in the Age of AI blog at: @bethnoveck.bsky.social
It's not enough to teach about democracy—we need to give people opportunities to practice it. Some thoughts on transforming #CivicsEducation. #Democracy #Education
#CitizenEngagement
#CitizenEngagement
Matt Ryan on LinkedIn: Civics call to go from classroom to community - News | InDaily, Inside…
It's not enough to teach about democracy—we need to give people opportunities to practice it. Some thoughts with Sarah Moulds & Helen Connolly on transforming…
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February 27, 2025 at 4:37 AM
It's not enough to teach about democracy—we need to give people opportunities to practice it. Some thoughts on transforming #CivicsEducation. #Democracy #Education
#CitizenEngagement
#CitizenEngagement
"where they burn books, they will ultimately burn people also” - Heinrich Heine. So it's good to see this decision by Cumberland City Council in Sydney is under pressure. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Sydney council’s ‘ridiculous’ same-sex parents book ban could be overturned as backlash grows
NSW premier condemns western Sydney council’s ban on Holly Duhig’s children’s book as motion to rescind it lodged
www.theguardian.com
May 10, 2024 at 1:27 AM
"where they burn books, they will ultimately burn people also” - Heinrich Heine. So it's good to see this decision by Cumberland City Council in Sydney is under pressure. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I wrote something about why I think we get it wrong when we talk to politicians about #democratic innovations: apolitical.co/solution-art...
Re-making democracy in 2024 and beyond
How to strengthen democracy in 2024 by engaging citizens in decision-making and building sustainable political support for democratic innovations.
apolitical.co
March 19, 2024 at 3:03 AM
I wrote something about why I think we get it wrong when we talk to politicians about #democratic innovations: apolitical.co/solution-art...