TAKING THE REINS. Democracy shouldn’t be limited to casting a ballot and waiting passively for four years. In this episode of “Unrigged,” we explore participatory models of democracy between elections, highlighting the continuous importance of citizens' voices. There's a growing demand, particularly from younger generations, for greater influence outside election cycles. Despite political promises to return power to the people, true change requires altering the decision-making process. To boost participation and combat apathy, we must move beyond slogans to clear, empowering proposals.