This document summarizes the key points from a report about rethinking democracy and putting citizens at the center. It discusses why increasing citizen participation can lead to greater legitimacy, better decisions, and more transparency. It then defines digital democracy as using digital tools and technologies to practice democracy. A typology of digital democracy tools is presented, including crowdsourcing ideas, participatory budgeting, and collaborating on legislation. Finally, six lessons are outlined for effective digital democracy initiatives, such as getting decision-maker buy-in, not cutting corners, and designing tools for users.