Now, even in a hypothetical scenario where someone gets a proposed amendment on the ballot and that measure passes with 95% ...

As Americans watch the Brexit-related political turmoil in the United Kingdom, it is important to remember that the chaos there began in a form of direct democracy. When U.K. voters set in motion ...

The Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade has led to a push for citizens initiatives to enshrine abortion rights. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images In August 2022, a statewide referendum in ...

Arkansans who are fighting to keep the direct democracy process in place in the state are collecting signatures to put a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot. "Direct democracy" means ...

We live in dynamic times where a global crisis is slowly penetrating every sphere of our lives. In response to the contemporary state of uncertainty people are rising all across the globe demanding ...

California has a solution for America’s putrid populism and political paralysis: adopting direct democracy at the national level. Allowing Americans to vote, by referendum, on the biggest issues ...

In an age of political corruption, new political parties are pledging to vote the will of the people on each and every issue. After a couple of decades of running startups, Australian entrepreneur ...

With elections around the corner, various parties and their members will be out seeking your vote, your support, or at least your attention. “It’s the time for you to have a say in how the country is ...

The powers of direct democracy — initiative, referendum and recall — are powerful tools to control slow-moving or corrupt politicians. These powers are enshrined in the California Constitution for ...

Editor’s note: Michael Papay is CEO and co-founder, along with David Timby, of Waggl, a communication tool designed to source input and create engagement with audiences one question at a time. An ...

What is the difference between representative government and the government in ancient Athens? In a representative government ...

Come November, voters will likely decide on more than 100 ballot measures across the nation, according to a database from the National Conference of State Legislatures. These ballot measures concern ...