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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.

Los Angeles Doesn’t Need A City Council

October 20, 2022 by Joe Mathews Leave a Comment

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

October 12, 2022 by Andrew Straw 1 Comment

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

September 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

September 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

Harnessing The Power Of “We The People” On Independence Day

July 3, 2022 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

Democracy does not have a singular definition, which is one of the things that makes it so interesting to me — and undoubtedly to many of you.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Journalism and Free Speech

Upcoming Conference On Global Digital Democracy

March 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A vibrant landscape of eDemocracy solutions already exists, from Participatory Budgeting to Citizen Consultation, and from Online Ideation to Voting.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

Boulder Looking To Allow Both Paper And Online Signatures For Voting

March 10, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Boulder Looking To Allow Both Paper And Online Signatures For Voting

Boulder is looking for community feedback on proposal to repeal rule that requires campaigns using its new online petitioning system.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

My Interview With An Expert On Ancient Athenian Democracy

March 9, 2022 by Adrian Tawfik 6 Comments

Ancient Athenian Democracy

Roslyn Fuller, a leading expert in the study of the Athenian political system, speaks with me about her work and the direct democracy of ancient Athens.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election History, Election Methods, Europe, Greece, Internet and Democracy, Money Politics

Let The Californian People Solve The Homelessness Crisis

February 27, 2022 by Joe Mathews 1 Comment

The answer lies in a tool of popular democracy that is little known in California, but has become a common method for addressing desperate problems.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Socialism and Labor

Ireland’s Example Guides Europe’s Deliberative Democracy

February 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In the last decade, Ireland has led by example, improving democracy through citizens’ assemblies. Europe could take some lessons.

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

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