Citizens in half the states have the power to place initiatives or referendums on the ballot. That process is under threat, ...

As Americans face the reality of President Donald Trump's second term and the mass firings, takeover of federal agencies by ...

The amendment would undo many of the anti-democracy measures passed by legislators in recent years and prevent them from ...

The company's proposed headquarters and associated mixed-use development are the target of a referendum attempt, trying to ...

Two bills to place greater state regulations on direct democracy campaigns passed the Arkansas House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Investigate the role of direct democracy in Germany as the AfD emerges as a significant political force post-elections.

The League of Women Voters of Arkansas is proposing an amendment to the state constitution to overhaul the direct democracy process.

Commitment to democracy under the structure of a republic creates rights and duties for elected representatives. Some are not ...

A Senate bill moving forward would put more barriers in the way of residents wanting to bypass the Legislature with an initiative petition ...

Those seeking to dial back direct democracy point to cautionary tales such as Marsy’s Law, a 2016 victims’ rights measure passed in South Dakota as a constitutional amendment as part of a ...