DemocracyLab

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DemocracyLab.org -- An interactive online think tank, an "experiment in direct democracy, powered by open source software, and built on the idea that technology can empower us to harness freedom of speech and the power of the vote."
DemocracyLab.com -- A remnant of a now defunct organization that had been based in Marlboro Vermont.

Debatepedia -- part of the International Debate Education Association (sponsored in part by Soros’ Open Society Institute, which has expressed a desire for collaboration.
Essembly -- which asks users to vote on Resolutions and appears to have good community participation.
Debatemapper -- which creates a logic structure for in depth analysis of topics
Dotmocracy -- which is a facilitation method for collecting and prioritizing ideas among a large number of people.
ConvinceMe -- a fun interface for those who like debating and convincing others of their point of view.
GlobalAssembly -- which has a methodology somewhat similar to dLab.
ReframeIt -- which has an interesting tool for annotating web pages.
The Open Lobby -- An effort to use wiki technology to (a) develop information resource about government functions, etc.; and (b) develop policy proposals, form broad consensus, and deliver to them to legislative bodies. Core values are transparency and open participation.