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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.
How You Can Make Laws With Citizen Action
Many states allow groups and individual citizen action to directly propose new laws
Radical Democracy Seeks Rewrite of Government
Radical democracy is the idea that democracy is an unfinished product where bold ideas are welcome
Voting in Organizations, Clubs, Meetings, and Families
Recommendations for using the appropriate voting systems in small groups including voting in organizations, clubs, committees, meetings, and even families.
California Moves to Limit Public Referendums
Bill introduction would lead to new limitations that would limit public referendums in California’s massive system
Direct Democracy or Representative Democracy: Which is Best?
Is This What Democracy Looks Like? The oft-ignored consequences of direct democracy: The absolute power is already in the hands of the voters.
How to Move Society Towards Direct Democracy
Direct democracy is possible if the American people engage the tough issues and build consensus that deliberation and debate are central to everything we do
On Citizen Competence and Democratic Institutions
Direct democracy has been a dream for millennium but are democratic institution in the United States ready?
Michigan Considering Dramatic Changes to Ballot Initiatives
Changes to Ballot Initiatives: Ballot initiatives are unique form of direct democracy that spread recently
Ballot Initiatives Across Country Have Unknown Impact
California’s Latest Ballot Initiatives Widely Criticized as Similar Problems Occur in Other States