Start or empower a group
Whether you’re forming something new or improving what already exists, Democratic Neutrality helps groups hold fair, open, and inclusive discussions.
Your organization doesn’t have to give up its mission — it just needs to ensure every idea has an equal chance to be heard.
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By staying neutral in structure and open in spirit, you empower citizens — not factions — to find the best solutions together.
Why start a group?
Local assemblies are where Democratic Neutrality comes to life.
They bring together people with different views to discuss real issues — openly, respectfully, and without partisan labels.
It’s not about winning an argument. It’s about learning, refining, and finding what’s fair.
Start small — five to ten people is enough.
Invite neighbors, colleagues, or local leaders who want honest conversation, not political alignment.
Create a neutral environment
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Everyone is equal — no titles, no parties, no hierarchy.
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Deliberate neutrality — integrate rituals to encourage members to leave biases at the door.
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Debate ideas, not individuals or groups.
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Leave biases at the door. Listen first, then challenge thoughtfully.
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No political recommendations or endorsements are made as an organization.
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Members are always free to form and express their own informed opinions to representatives or others.
Use the Neutral Discussion Format
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A topic — local, state, or national.
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A moderator — ensures fairness and time balance.
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A discussion segment — equal time for multiple perspectives.
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A reflection segment — participants share what they learned or reconsidered.
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A summary — key insights are recorded for future review.
Grow and connect: link with other Assemblies
Each neutral group is independent but aligned in principle.
You can connect with other assemblies through House of Concord, share outcomes, and learn from each other.
Together, these discussions form a network of fair-minded citizens building democracy from the ground up.
Be the space democracy needs
You don’t need a party to represent reason.
You just need to invite it into the room.
