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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.

An Attack on Arkansas Public Referendums

by DC Editors - March 21, 2023

An Attack on Arkansas Public Referendums

Republican politicians in Arkansas were seething three years ago over progressive initiatives that legalized medical marijuana and increased minimum wage.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Republicans

What Will It Take To Make Democracy More Representative?

by Jenna Spinelle - February 8, 2023

What Will It Take To Make Democracy More Representative?

Multiple dimensions of identity simultaneously shape pathways to candidacy and representation for all groups seeking a seat.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Minority Voting Rights, Women and Democracy

Trump Calls For Election Of Principals By School Parents

by DC Editors - February 4, 2023

Trump Calls For Election Of Principals By School Parents

Former President Donald Trump launched a fired-up culture war… at American classrooms, calling… for certification of “patriotic teachers.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Education, Election Methods, Republicans

Slovakia Tries The Swiss Path Of Popular Initiatives

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

Slovakia Tries The Swiss Path Of Popular Initiatives

Three decades after independence, Slovakia is trailing Switzerland on the path of decision-making via direct democratic popular rights.

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

The Swiss Answer For US Congressional Gridlock

by DC Editors - November 8, 2022

The Swiss Answer For US Congressional Gridlock

It is difficult to have laws passed in the US, a systemic gridlock that could be addressed using the Swiss “people power” model.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Switzerland

How Participatory Budgeting Gives Citizens A Say In Financial Matters

by DC Editors - November 8, 2022

How Participatory Budgeting Gives Citizens A Say In Financial Matters

Switzerland is the only country in the world where the participatory method is applied as a binding rule, according to the Italian research group Politis.

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

Los Angeles Doesn’t Need A City Council

by Joe Mathews - October 20, 2022

The people of L.A. will have the opportunity to live a dream and fire their failed politicians, so they can take up the work of local democracy.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Direct Democracy and Referendums

On Gerrymandering And Judicial Democracy

by Andrew Straw - October 12, 2022

Voter ID, Partisan Gerrymandering Struck Down In NC Rulings 

I am against gerrymandering and want to see every instance of it abolished so Americans have more equality and power when they vote.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Judicial Elections, Redistricting, Supreme Court

Republican Assault On Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives

by DC Editors - September 8, 2022

Republican assault on Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives

America has used ballot initiatives to implement direct democracy. However, it is increasingly under attack from Republicans nationwide.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Republicans

Chilean Constitution: A Rejection In The Name Of Democracy

by DC Editors - September 8, 2022

Chilean Constitution: A Rejection In The Name Of Democracy

On Sunday, over 60% of Chileans rejected a directly elected convention’s draft new national constitution. They had good and bad reasons.

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

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