"Democracy's Moment is a tremendously important contribution to a moment in our nation's history-Democracy's Moment, hopefully-when we can make major progress toward reforming our democratic processes and practices to make them as vibrant, inclusive, and fully participatory as we possibly can. The book contains a terrific assortment of historical analysis, current trends, and particular policy proposals aimed at making democracy truly work."
--Miles S. Rapoport, President of Demos (from the foreword)

"Listening to most academics and pundits, you would not necessarily believe it: but this IS democracy's moment. Ronald Hayduk and Kevin Mattson are to be congratulated for bringing together a wise group of essayists who combine a detailed knowledge of the electoral system with a democratic imagination grounded in the best of American historical traditions. This is the rare book that could produce a genuinely better civic life."
--Robert D. Johnston, Yale University

"Bringing together a rich and thoughtful collection of essays written by democratic theorists, researchers, and practitioners, Democracy's Moment provides a thoughtful and compelling argument for the need to rediscover our tradition of democratic reform, and a pragmatic blueprint for how to do so. This book should be read by anyone interested in the theory and practice of participatory democracy."
--Michael X. Delli Carpini, Director, Public Policy Program, The Pew Charitable Trusts