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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.

Mexico Referendum On Accountability Of Ex-Presidents

by DC Editors - August 3, 2021

Mexico Referendum On Accountability Of Ex-Presidents

Should ex-officials be tried for criminal conduct, a countrywide referendum held in Mexico on Sunday asked. Voter turnout was low.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Mexico

Why America Needs Direct Democracy

by DC Editors - July 28, 2021

Why America Needs Direct Democracy

A predicted demand for greater direct democracy would be the inevitable reaction to an overtly ideological and more dictatorial edifice.

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

Direct Democracy Options For Malaysia

by DC Editors - July 7, 2021

Direct Democracy Options For Malaysia

A new perspective explores three direct democracy options for Malaysia: referendums, recall elections, and participatory budgeting.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Malaysia

Grass-Roots Tradition of US Direct Democracy Is Dying

by DC Editors - May 24, 2021

Grass-Roots Tradition of US Direct Democracy Is Dying

Republicans want to make it harder to use, or even eliminate ballot initiatives key to America’s grassroots tradition of direct democracy.

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

Swiss Public Petitions: Seemingly Toothless Yet Fundamental

by DC Editors - May 21, 2021

Swiss Public Petitions: Seemingly Toothless Yet Fundamental

The oldest democratic tradition in Switzerland is petitioning. Every year, petitions with tens of thousands of signatures are sent to parliament.

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

Japan Bill To Amend Constitutional Referendum Law Proceeds

by DC Editors - May 10, 2021

Japan Bill To Amend Constitutional Referendum Law Proceeds

Japan’s Diet is expected to pass a new piece of legislation that amends the national referendum law on constitutional reform.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Japan

Small Scale Use Of Sortition In Governments Picks Up Steam

by DC Editors - April 17, 2021

Small Scale Use Of Sortition In Governments Picks Up Steam

Sortition was crucial to Ancient Athens’ democracy, but stayed largely unknown in recent history until the recent surge in interest.

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

Ranked Voting Proposed For Puerto Rico Self-Determination

by DC Editors - April 16, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Caribbean, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election Methods, Puerto Rico

States Are Moving To End Public Referendum Voting

by DC Editors - April 14, 2021

At least 123 legislative proposals concerning ballot initiatives, veto referendums, referrals, local ballot measures, and recall were introduced.

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

The Solution to Labor Exploitation Is Workplace Democracy

by DC Editors - April 6, 2021

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. 

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Socialism and Labor, Worldwide

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