“People power, which democratized countries from South Korea and Poland in the 1980s to Georgia and Ukraine in the 2000s and Tunisia in 2010, has been on a losing streak”, perspective.
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.
Conde Seeks Controversial Third Term in Guinea Elections
To address the political crisis after Lansana Conté, Guine adopted presidential term limits. Yet President Condé sought a third term in Sunday’s polls.
The Politics of COVID: socialized medicine for all, not only presidents
Trump insults universal healthcare but accessed socialized medicine at the taxpayer’s expense. All Americans, not only presidents, should enjoy this basic right.
Is Direct Democracy the Cure for What Ails the Nation?
Allowing Americans to vote, by referendum, on the biggest issues wouldn’t be legally challenging or risky.
China Deep Dive: Western democracies ‘blind’ to Beijing’s global ambition
China is taking a deep dive to global domination. However, its ideological rivals, the Western democracies, are somewhat blind to Beijing’s global ambition.
From democratic regression to ‘third reverse wave’
The first and second waves of democracy reversed. Thought to be a more permanent wave, the third wave seems to be regressing too – a third reverse wave.
Your Passport Is A Beer Coaster Now
Americans and other citizens of rich democracies have long taken our travel advantages as rights for granted. The pandemic changes this perspective.
West rebukes China at U.N. rights forum
China has ramped up repression of democracy protests in Hong Kong and of ethnic Uighurs. Western powers Friday called on China to stop these policies.
Is religion an antidote to populism or does it facilitate illiberal politics?
The relationship between state (meaning politics) and religion has long interested scholars. Renewed interest questions its impact of religion on populism.
Transition time: From democratic decay & breakdown to innovation & renewal?
The recent reversals in democratic values are a wakeup call. It is becoming more and more urgent to prevent further democratic decay and push for renewal.