As we all know, today even Greece has given up the direct democracy its ancestors invented. In fact the ancient Athens’ Ecclesia-style democracy can’t be found anywhere in the world.

But the Swiss use a system called ‘direct democracy’, which gives people the right to vote on key policy issues in open referendums, often up to four times a year. “You’re asked to vote about anything ...

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The study highlights the significant role of direct popular voting, which stands out as the most effective democratic ...

Republican ideals have evolved over millennia, shaping governance across the globe. Modern republics continue to adapt, but ...

But the push to bring direct democracy back to Washington after a long hiatus had already scored three big wins before a single ballot was cast. Heywood’s group Let’s Go Washington began most ...

Machine politics vs. direct democracy That climate regime might fall in November, or it might not, and the same is true for all of the other initiatives. Early polling had Washington voters ...

“Heartbreaking,” Kimsey said. “It’s a direct attack on democracy.” The office will be increasing how frequently it collects ballots and changing collection times to the evening, Kimsey ...