Deliberative Democracy
Clubs

Exploring how deliberative practices can strengthen our communities and democratic institutions.

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Background of Deliberative Polling™

Pioneered by James Fishkin at Stanford University's Deliberative Democracy Lab, Deliberative Polling™ attempts to answer the question: What would a representative sample of the public think about policy issues if it were more informed? And if they could weigh the pros and cons of different policy options under good conditions for thinking about them?

Deliberative Democracy Clubs aim to unlock the potential of Deliberative Polls.

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What We Do

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National Deliberations

Chapters will participate in a nationwide online deliberation through the Stanford Deliberation Platform on the first Saturday of each month.

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Community Outreach

Club members and leads are encouraged to reach out to local community members to publicize upcoming deliberations.

Club Meetings

Chapters will use weekly club meeting times to review briefing materials before deliberations, understand deliberation structure, and brainstorm future topics.

Misc. Activities

Outside of monthly national deliberations, clubs have the freedom to run their own deliberations tailored to local communities as long as briefing materials are approved beforehand.

Our Values

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Inclusive Dialogue

We create welcoming spaces where all voices are heard and respected, regardless of background or perspective.

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Evidence-Based Thinking

Our discussions are grounded in research, facts, and careful analysis of complex issues.

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Collaborative Solutions

We work together to find common ground and develop solutions that benefit the broader community.

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Civic Impact

We aim to make a real difference in our communities through informed civic engagement and democratic participation.

Our Clubs

Find a Deliberative Democracy Club near you

Palo Alto High School

Palo Alto, CA

Leading discussions on campus policy and community engagement.

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Ben Barber Innovation Academy

Mansfield, TX

Focusing on innovation in democratic processes and civic engagement.

Chapter President:

Columbus School for Girls

Columbus, OH

Engaging with local government and community issues.

Chapter President:

Carlmont High School

Belmont, CA

Addressing local policy and community issues through deliberation.

Chapter President:

Flower Mound High School

Flower Mound, TX

Building bridges across political divides in the community.

Chapter President:

Marcus High School

Flower Mound, TX

Connecting students with local civic organizations and community leaders.

Chapter President:

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Highlights & Stories

Celebrating our impact and community achievements

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Funding Success

DDC Wins First Place at MyImpact Texas Civic Challenge

Our lead Shriya Sreeju presented the Deliberative Democracy Clubs project at the MyImpact Texas Civic Fair, showcasing our mission to foster civil discourse and democratic engagement among high school students. The presentation was well-received, and we were able to secure $250 in seed funding to support our growing network of clubs.

2025 MyImpact Texas Civic Fair

About Us

Building a more deliberative democracy, one conversation at a time

Our Story

The Deliberative Democracy Clubs movement began in July 2025 when a group of students recognized the growing polarization and lack of civil discourse among our communities. We noticed that meaningful dialogue was becoming increasingly rare, and we knew something needed to change.

What started as a small team coming together to address this challenge has grown into a network of high school chapters, each committed to fostering deliberative democracy in their communities. We believe that democracy works best when citizens are informed, engaged, and able to work together across differences to find common solutions.

Today, our network spans multiple high schools and continues to grow. We're proud to be part of a broader movement toward more deliberative, participatory democracy that values both individual rights and collective responsibility.

Expected Impact

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Research Contribution

Contributing valuable data to academic research on youth civic engagement and deliberative democracy.

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Informed Civic Development

Developing students' ability to engage thoughtfully with complex policy issues and diverse viewpoints.

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Student Engagement

Creating meaningful opportunities for students to participate in democratic processes and civic life.

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Expanding Networks

Building connections between students, educators, and researchers committed to democratic innovation.

Our Team

Faculty Advisor

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Dr. Alice Siu

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Alice Siu is dedicated to using deliberation to inform and strengthen the ways we engage with each other and our institutions in our society. At the Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab, she serves as the Associate Director and pioneers the groundbreaking method of Deliberative Polling®.

Leads

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Evelyn Tsoi

Lead

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Shriya Sreeju

Lead

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Amira Hutcherson

Lead

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Steering Committee

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Addya Agarwal

Steering Committee Member

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Majdi Alameddine

Steering Committee Member

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Aman Solanki

Steering Committee Member

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Amy Tang

Steering Committee Member

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Aria Das

Steering Committee Member

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Dhruv Gupta

Steering Committee Member

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Ethan Ram

Steering Committee Member

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Kensie Pao

Steering Committee Member

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Rishi Gupta

Steering Committee Member

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Saina Priyadarshi

Steering Committee Member

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Sam Sikri

Steering Committee Member

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Sophia Bergmann

Steering Committee Member

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Sophia Guneri

Steering Committee Member

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