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Direct Democracy and Ballot Initiatives articles on Democracy Chronicles

This section has the latest DC news on direct democracy, something akin to a pure democracy, a form of democracy whereby people decide policy initiatives directly as opposed to a representative democracy. Cooperatives (Co-ops), Democratic Workplaces, Collectives, Communes, Intentional Communities, Referendums and Ballot Initiatives are also featured right here until we build more content for this neglected area of democratic experimentation. Also see our section on American democracy and get more info at Voting Methods Central.

Harnessing The Power Of “We The People” On Independence Day

by Jenna Spinelle - July 3, 2022

Democracy does not have a singular definition, which is one of the things that makes it so interesting to me — and undoubtedly to many of you.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Journalism and Free Speech

Upcoming Conference On Global Digital Democracy

by DC Editors - March 14, 2022

A vibrant landscape of eDemocracy solutions already exists, from Participatory Budgeting to Citizen Consultation, and from Online Ideation to Voting.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

Boulder Looking To Allow Both Paper And Online Signatures For Voting

by DC Editors - March 10, 2022

Boulder Looking To Allow Both Paper And Online Signatures For Voting

Boulder is looking for community feedback on proposal to repeal rule that requires campaigns using its new online petitioning system.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

My Interview With An Expert On Ancient Athenian Democracy

by Adrian Tawfik - March 9, 2022

Ancient Athenian Democracy

Roslyn Fuller, a leading expert in the study of the Athenian political system, speaks with me about her work and the direct democracy of ancient Athens.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election History, Election Methods, Europe, Greece, Internet and Democracy, Money Politics

Let The Californian People Solve The Homelessness Crisis

by Joe Mathews - February 27, 2022

The answer lies in a tool of popular democracy that is little known in California, but has become a common method for addressing desperate problems.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Socialism and Labor

Ireland’s Example Guides Europe’s Deliberative Democracy

by DC Editors - February 22, 2022

Ireland’s Example Guides Europe’s Deliberative Democracy

In the last decade, Ireland has led by example, improving democracy through citizens’ assemblies. Europe could take some lessons.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Europe

The Revival Of Participatory Budgeting In Argentina

by DC Editors - February 20, 2022

The Revival Of Participatory Budgeting In Argentina

Argentina’s National University of Rosario (NUR) has an innovative participatory budgeting initiative that gives people power over money.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, South America

A French Citizens’ Initiative Aims To Fix Democracy

by DC Editors - January 27, 2022

A French Citizens’ Initiative Aims To Fix Democracy

The Primaire Populaire is a citizens’ initiative with an ambitious objective: to unite France’s leftist parties behind a single candidate.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election Methods, Europe, France

Mississippi Governor Supports Restored Initiative Process

by DC Editors - January 3, 2022

Mississippi Governor Supports Restored Initiative Process

Mississippi Gov Tate Reeves said he would back a restart of the initiative process, months after the state Supreme Court ruled against it.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Direct Democracy and Referendums

What Switzerland Can Offer The Summit For Democracy

by DC Editors - December 10, 2021

What Switzerland Can Offer The Summit For Democracy

Switzerland wants to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the Summit for Democracy build a name for itself internationally.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Europe, Switzerland

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