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| Established | 2003 |
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Director | James S. Fishkin |
| Location | Stanford, California, United States |
| Website | deliberation.stanford.edu |
The Deliberative Democracy Lab (DDL) is a research center at Stanford University dedicated to the study and practical application of deliberative democracy. Founded as the Center for Deliberative Democracy (CDD) in 2003 by political scientist James S. Fishkin, it was reorganized and renamed in 2022 under the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL). Its projects have influenced deliberative democracy research worldwide and have been cited in studies of civic engagement, polarization, and participatory governance.[1]
History
editThe Center for Deliberative Democracy was founded in 2003 at Stanford University by James S. Fishkin, who developed the method of Deliberative Polling. On July 1, 2022, the center was renamed the Deliberative Democracy Lab (DDL) and formally joined the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law within the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies.[1]
Research and methods
editThe lab studies how informed public deliberation can reduce polarization and improve democratic decision-making. Its primary research tool, deliberative polling, gathers a representative sample of citizens, provides balanced briefing materials, and facilitates moderated discussions before and after opinion measurement. The results are used to assess how opinions change when participants become better informed.[2]
Notable projects
editMongolia National Deliberative Poll
editIn 2017, the lab conducted the world's first nationwide deliberative poll in Mongolia in collaboration with the Mongolian Parliament and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The project gathered a representative sample of citizens to discuss proposed constitutional amendments and provide informed recommendations to policymakers. The findings influenced subsequent parliamentary deliberations and were cited in the drafting of constitutional reforms.[3]
America in One Room
editIn 2019, the lab organized America in One Room, a large-scale national experiment that brought together over 500 voters to discuss major U.S. policy issues in a nonpartisan setting.[4]
Follow-up studies showed measurable decreases in polarization among participants and increased understanding of opposing views.[5]
Climate Leaders Fellowship
editAccording to Rustic Pathways and the Deliberative Democracy Lab, the Climate Leaders Fellowship engages secondary-school students around the world in deliberative civic action on climate issues.[6]
Impact
editThe lab’s research on deliberation has been widely cited in academic literature and covered by major media outlets, including *The New York Times*, *Politico*, and *Stanford News*.[4][5][7] The lab conducts empirical research on democratic innovation and deliberative practices.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Reforming our public dialogue: The new Deliberative Democracy Lab joins CDDRL". Stanford CDDRL. July 1, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ Fishkin, James S. (2009). When the People Speak: Deliberative Democracy and Public Consultation. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-960443-2.
- ^ "Mongolia's first national deliberative poll informs constitutional reforms". Stanford News. December 6, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Badger, Emily; Quealy, Kevin (October 2, 2019). "These 526 Voters Represent All of America. And They Spent a Weekend Together". The New York Times. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ a b "In Pennsylvania, a bold experiment tests whether Americans can still talk to each other". Politico. July 2, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "Climate Leaders Fellowship". Rustic Pathways. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "Stanford scholars use deliberation to bridge divides". Stanford News. July 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
External links
editCategory:Research institutes established in 2003 Category:Stanford University centers and institutes Category:Deliberative democracy Category:Political science research institutes Category:2003 establishments in California
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