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On the Referendum as a Valid Tool for Democracy
More see the referendum process as a danger to good governance following the Brexit vote
German Party Collapses After Brexit Vote
Right-wing Alternative for Germany Party collapses and Merkel support rises in post-Brexit fallout
Brexit Repeal Shows How to Hijack Democracy Online
Use of democracy online gets unusual boost from campaign to rejoin EU post-Brexit voting
Is this the End of the EU, Following the Brexit Vote?
It is a good sign that people are paying attention to what is going on with their countries and how foreign entities are affecting their daily lives and their role in the world given Europe’s history and its turbulent past
Study Questions Use of Large Scale Referendums
Large scale referendums like the Brexit vote may not be reflecting the correct decision
Popular Autobiography Brings Malala Yousafzai Financial Success
Memoir “I Am Malala” has brought women’s education advocate Malala Yousafzai financial success
VIDEO: Samantha Bee on Brexit and Trump Parallels
Late night comedian Samantha Bee gives her take on the similarities between Brexit voters and Trump
Canada Election Reforms On Hold After Brexit
Canada election reforms towards a ranked voting system are delayed by Brexit uncertainty
First They Came For Assange…
Amy Goodman of Democracy Now hosted “First They Came For Assange…”, on Wednesday at Thoughtworks NYC, one of the many events around the globe signifying the 4 years Julian Assange has been in political asylum at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London