Legislative tracking platform FastDemocracy is taking their federal and state oriented service and diving into the maelstrom of city government, starting in St. Louis. After that, they'll start rolling out one city after another – based on a few criteria.
Paul Riat is just this guy, trying to figure things out. A fan of Max Weber, he generally gets a kick out of the triangle between economy, society and liberty. His focus on technology startups and venture capital fits because early stage tech startups are the most dynamic and impactful elements of local economies -- improving liberty and society like a rising tide.
