In a measure with urban vs. rural overtones Idaho’s Senate passed a bill Monday toughening getting initiatives or referendums on ballots.
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.
French Citizens’ Convention ‘Direct Democracy’ Designed to Fail
The “gilets jaunes”, like Brexiteers and Trump supporters, are pushing for direct democracy which they argue should be eased by tech.
Wyoming Rejects Move to Direct Democracy Taxing Authority
Wyoming’s legislature rejected a resolution to amend the Constitution such that voters would have to approve any new taxes or tax hikes.
Are California’s Governor Recall Elections a Needed Check on Power?
Gavin Newson recall has pundits arguing voters should only boot a sitting politician for grievous misbehavior such as crimes and malfeasance.
Anarchism In Practice Is Often Radically Boring Democracy
Anarchy may very well be considered as something that is different from the violent, lawless chaos many people picture it to be.
PODCAST: A Look at Direct Democracy’s Dark Side
Democracy Works Podcast provides a different take on the story we’re often told about direct democracy and civic engagement.
Boulder Colorado Begins Direct Democracy Online Project
Boulder began a preview of new software that allows online signature gathering for initiative petitions, recalls and referendums.
In Big US Cities, 80% of Referendums Were Approved Last Year
There were 314 local measures in 26 different states and D.C., on the ballot for voters in the top 100 largest cities.
Swiss Preschoolers Learn Democracy in ‘Citizenship Project’
Swiss preschoolers line up to cast their ballots in a vote that will shape lives in the make-believe village where they call the shots.
Innovative New Book is a User’s Guide to Democracy
Providing solutions to the real problems facing humanity in the world today – solutions that are so practical that they have been tried and tested.