Sortition was crucial to Ancient Athens’ democracy, but stayed largely unknown in recent history until the recent surge in interest.
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.
Ranked Voting Proposed For Puerto Rico Self-Determination
A new bill aims to allow Puerto Ricans to choose their political future through a democratic process that includes ranked choice voting.
States Are Moving To End Public Referendum Voting
At least 123 legislative proposals concerning ballot initiatives, veto referendums, referrals, local ballot measures, and recall were introduced.
The Solution to Labor Exploitation Is Workplace Democracy
Even if voluntary, “human rentiership” is innately similar to slavery. Workplace democracy is the secret to finding a solution, David Ellerman.
Share Your Opinions At The Workplace – For The Sake Of Democracy
Some studies, particularly in the U.S., have confirmed the correlation between workplace participation and democratic participation.
Two Ways Politicians Are Making It Harder To Pass Ballot Initiatives
Politicians are making it more difficult to vote. 24 states have adopted legislation to make it more harder to pass ballot initiatives.
Secretive Out-of-State Group Pushes Utah Bill To End Voter Initiatives
Supporters of a bill tightening the rules for ballot measures said the law would shield Utah from outside control this legislative session.
Vermont Town Looks to Expand Direct Democracy and Add Recalls
Recall petitions not provided for in Burlington’s municipal charter are available in over twenty Vermont cities and towns.
Idaho Senate OKs Bill To Make Ballot Initiatives Tougher
In a measure with urban vs. rural overtones Idaho’s Senate passed a bill Monday toughening getting initiatives or referendums on ballots.
French Citizens’ Convention ‘Direct Democracy’ Designed to Fail
The “gilets jaunes”, like Brexiteers and Trump supporters, are pushing for direct democracy which they argue should be eased by tech.