The EU’s tool for citizen participation has never managed to gain traction, especially compared to the rights on offer in Switzerland.

Digital platforms are nurturing a modern form of direct democracy that could reshape how European citizens engage with ...

Progressive issues are winning at the ballot level in states controlled by conservatives. And it’s been happening steadily since 2016. In response, conservative legislators have significantly ...

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 ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Susan Stokes, University of Chicago (THE CONVERSATION) In August 2022, a statewide ...

Map of the United States. The northwestern corner displays an American flag. The lower half of the map displays the U.S. Constitution showing the words, "We the People." John P. Pelissero is director ...

Two direct democracy campaigns are set to join the League of Women Voters of Arkansas' lawsuit challenging whether a slate of recently passed laws regulating petitioning hold up to constitutional ...

Attorney General Tim Griffin: While generally not a fan of direct democracy, on Wednesday he ran out of reasons to reject a proposed amendment from the League of Women Voters. Credit: Brian Chilson ...