Direct democracy through state ballot initiatives, initiated by both citizens and legislatures, holds potential for policy change relating to a large array of important social issues, including ...

First of all, direct democracy, the democratic regime I’m thinking about, is not paradise on earth. It’s not the perfect regime, and I don’t know what perfect regime means. Cornelius Castoriadis [1] ...

Supporters of an Ohio constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion access cheer its passage at a watch party in Columbus on Nov. 7, 2023. The state’s voters also defeated a legislatively initiated ...

Free and fair elections are a critical element of a healthy democratic system. And in many of the 24 countries surveyed, reforming how elections and the electoral system work is a key priority. People ...

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 ...

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