Deliberative Democracy Lab

Stanford University

The Deliberative Democracy Lab (formerly the Center for Deliberative Democracy), housed within the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at Stanford University, is devoted to research about democracy and public opinion obtained through Deliberative Polling®.

Featured News and Projects

America in One Room: Democratic Reform

Registration Now Open for Online Deliberative Polling Exercise at the Nobel Prize Summit

California Considers: Policy Deliberations for our Long-term Success

How to tackle political polarization — the researchers trying to bridge divides

Reforming Our Public Dialogue: New Deliberative Democracy Lab Joins CDDRL

America in One Room Climate and Energy: Discussion Results from a National Deliberative Poll

America in One Room: Climate and Energy

America in One Room (A1R)

America in One Room

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National Deliberative Poll In Chile

The Deliberative Poll has been used for policy making purposes by administrative bodies in America and Europe as a way to hear well informed citizens’ opinions, something that conventional polls cannot achieve. The Kanagawa deliberation on Federalism reform is Japan’s first attempt.

Courses on Deliberative Democracy

Learn about the opportunities to study Deliberative Democracy.

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Stanford Online Deliberation Platform

A video discussion platform designed for small group discussions.

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