Populist parties are on the rise in most European countries. But the citizens that back them also support more direct democracy. Do they deliver it?
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.
Thoughts on Eliminating Political Parties
The danger is not in partisanship, it is in allowing partisans to control government. The question is how do we accommodate partisanship in our political infrastructure, without allowing parties to control the process?
Participative Democracy is Best Approach For Poverty Eradication in India
Participative democracy could make policies more efficient for poverty eradication in India, but only when there is no asymmetry of information.
Reflections From Around the World on Participatory Budgeting
The International Observatory on Participatory Democracy conference was in Barcelona where PB was explored, how it can be used and what its limitations are.
Scream of Rage: Desperate Peruvians Vote on Corruption Curbs
Peruvians vote a referendum aimed at curbing corruption as the South American nation tries to put an end to a scourge top authorities that behind bars.
Year-Long Global Initiative to Reimagine Democracy Releases Report
Report includes insights gleaned from almost 100 interviews, 54 essays and 26 ‘democracy dialogues’ from across the world to discuss the state of democracy.
Fargo, ND Becomes First US City to Adopt Approval Voting
Voters overwhelmingly made their city the first in the US to adopt approval voting, an alternative voting method in which voters can vote for as many candidates as they approve of.
Referendum Trend Continues With Dozens Of 2018 Ballot Measures
Voters participating in U.S midterm will be choosing more than candidates, they’ll also be weighing in on 155 statewide measures across 37 states.
US States Split On Allowing Citizen Ballot Initiatives
US States split on allowing citizen ballot initiatives which in every two years place eye catching measures on ballots posing questions to voters.
Citizens to Vote on Religiously-Themed Alabama Constitution Changes
The colorful amendments presented to citizens in this year’s midterm elections in Alabama are again showing why they have come to influence how Alabamians are known across the country.