The Renovator
by Danielle AllenThe Renovator
About the Substack
The Renovator is a Substack for everyone who wants to help renovate our democracy.
Free Subscription Benefits
- Frequent essays, articles, round-ups, and more to keep you connected to the Democracy Renovation movement
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- Support the Renovator's mission so that we can all work together to Renovate Democracy
- Join the Subscriber chat with Danielle & the Renovator Editorial Board; new thread topics for community discussion every week!
- Connect with other Renovators around America & cultivate a community of practice at our monthly Renovator Assemblies
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About Danielle Allen
The founder of The Renovator, Danielle Allen, is a Harvard prof and democracy advocate working on democracy renovation 24-7.
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