Missouri voters passed Amendment 6, locking in new safeguards for voter-led ballot measures and direct democracy.

Switzerland’s value-added tax rates are markedly lower than those in other European countries, in part because voters must approve every increase, SRF reports. Hans Gersbach, a professor of macroeconomics at ETH Zurich, says the rates are less than half those in the country’s European neighbours.…

Millions of Americans in 39 states will vote on 145 ballot measures this November, addressing issues from election laws to transgender rights, taxes, and abortion. These initiatives offer a direct path for citizens to influence state laws and constitutions, with some states considering measures on noncitizen voting and voter identification. The outcomes will shape state governance and reflect ongoing national debates on election integrity.

The Missouri Chamber Amendment 6 push shows a business lobby siding with politicians over voters. It’s one more reason our board won’t join the Chamber.

The Missouri Chamber Amendment 6 push shows a business lobby siding with politicians over voters. It’s one more reason our board won’t join the Chamber.

Fights over the rules of U.S. democracy are often waged in courtrooms, state legislatures, and elections offices. But with midterm voting already underway, they’re also playing out at the ballot box. ...

I believe the Western world should switch to a democratic system of government. That way, we ordinary people will get to both hold power & take responsibility. Today, politics is dominated by donors...