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What Could Citizens' Assemblies Do for American Politics?

Citizens' assemblies enable ordinary people to directly influence policies, promoting effective solutions to complex issues like youth homelessness.

Reading for the New Year

The New Yorker highlights key literature as a balm for winter reading, blending new releases with timeless classics.
Citizens' assemblies can empower communities to address pressing issues like youth homelessness creatively and inclusively.

What Could Citizens' Assemblies Do for American Politics?

Citizens' assemblies enable ordinary people to directly influence policies, promoting effective solutions to complex issues like youth homelessness.

Reading for the New Year

The New Yorker highlights key literature as a balm for winter reading, blending new releases with timeless classics.
Citizens' assemblies can empower communities to address pressing issues like youth homelessness creatively and inclusively.
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#switzerland

Swiss voters reject biodiversity proposal in blow to conservation campaigners

Voters in Switzerland rejected a biodiversity initiative aimed at enhancing protections for natural habitats.

'Four referendums?': What happens next after Swiss and EU strike deal?

The new Switzerland-EU deal is a positive step, but formal ratification hinges on public approval through referendums.

Swiss voters reject biodiversity proposal in blow to conservation campaigners

Voters in Switzerland rejected a biodiversity initiative aimed at enhancing protections for natural habitats.

'Four referendums?': What happens next after Swiss and EU strike deal?

The new Switzerland-EU deal is a positive step, but formal ratification hinges on public approval through referendums.
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The Guardian view on Italy's divided opposition: a Five Star revolution can help unite the left | Editorial

M5S's internal conflict shows a shift towards progressive left, undermining Grillo's original populist vision.
The decline in M5S poll ratings reflects broader challenges for populist movements in contemporary politics.
#california

What to Know About the 10 Ballot Measures in California

California's ballot includes complex measures on sentencing, minimum wage, and healthcare that could confuse even experienced voters.

California propositions: Proponents and opponents have spent over $300 million this year

California ballot measures see over $300 million spending frenzy, primarily from opposition to Proposition 33 on rent caps.

What to Know About the 10 Ballot Measures in California

California's ballot includes complex measures on sentencing, minimum wage, and healthcare that could confuse even experienced voters.

California propositions: Proponents and opponents have spent over $300 million this year

California ballot measures see over $300 million spending frenzy, primarily from opposition to Proposition 33 on rent caps.
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An expert Q&A on the history, power, and pitfalls of recall campaigns

Oakland's recall elections signal a resurgence of direct democracy in local politics, aimed at holding elected officials accountable.

Ron DeSantis' "Voting Police" Are Targeting Abortion Rights Petitioners

Direct democracy is being both a tool for abortion protection and a target for attacks on voting rights in red states.

Direct democracy is in California's political DNA. How to be informed this election

California's political system empowers voters through direct democracy, allowing them to legislate and amend the constitution.
Public support for initiatives reflects widespread approval of direct democracy in California despite high costs associated with the process.

Mathews: Why the California ballot should have counterproposals

Counterproposals can provide clarity and benefit voters in decision-making processes.

What Does Richard Nixon's Prophet Tell Us About 2024?

Kevin Phillips was an underrated theorist of American populism, advocating for a more direct democracy and neomercantilist policies.

California voters lose a shot at checking state and local tax hikes at the polls

The California Supreme Court removed a tax increase restriction measure from the November ballot, preserving government functioning and existing tax approvals.
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