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Direct Democracy and Ballot Initiatives articles on Democracy Chronicles

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

Let The Kids Rule School Boards

November 17, 2023 by Joe Mathews 1 Comment

Remember that grown-ups like to say that you kids need to learn civics, even though no one provides much in the way of civics classes.

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

Ohio Abortion Ban Relights Battle Over Direct Democracy

June 8, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Today, voters in Ohio will go to the polls to deliberate on a change to the state’s referendum law.

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

Did Pirates Pioneer Democracy?

April 13, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Fencing booty is the most underappreciated problem of historical pirate logistics. Myths and stories about “going on the account”.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election History

In California Politics, You Must Find Your Inner Terminator

March 23, 2023 by Joe Mathews 1 Comment

In California politics, you must find your inner terminator

To protect ballot initiatives from continuous opposition, one needs robust endurance and tenacity akin to Schwarzenegger’s.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Celebrity Politics, Democrats, Direct Democracy and Referendums

An Attack on Arkansas Public Referendums

March 21, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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?

February 8, 2023 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

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

February 4, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 26, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

November 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

November 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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