What is the difference between representative government and the government in ancient Athens? In a representative government ...

Legislative leaders say making voter-approved initiatives permanent would be dangerous and turn Utah from a republic to a ...

(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 ...

Local governments often engage in performative democracy, offering residents access to decision-making without granting them ...

Two ballot campaigns with similar measures could be vying for signatures, funding and attention this summer and fall. The League of Women Voters of Arkansas and Protect AR Rights have similar goals -- ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — There are two ballot initiatives to strengthen direct democracy in Arkansas, both facing a more difficult road to the ballot this year because of new state laws that aim to crack ...