Half of Americans don’t vote, and the reasons aren’t what you think. Here is research on turnout, barriers, and democratic ...

Since 1906, Montana has been able to make laws two ways — through our elected representatives and through direct democracy (or the peoples’ vote — ballot issues). Initially, ballot issues were ...

Protesters hold signs in the Missouri State Capitol rotunda on Jan. 21 in Jefferson City. Dominick Williams [email protected] The people of Missouri have enjoyed direct democracy for nearly 120 ...

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 ...

What is the difference between representative government and the government in ancient Athens? In a representative government, there is no institutional role for the assembled people. However: ...

Effective as of January 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized permanent changes to the definition of physician direct supervision under Medicare. These changes were ...

In a recent editorial, John Hall suggests that religion is an obstacle to American democracy — a relic of “magical thinking” that breeds conflict, division, and impedes progress, driven by modern ...

SAN DIEGO — Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) thinks Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) ambitious plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is a lesson in political greed.

April Reisma, Arkansas Education Association president, speaks against bills to alter the petition-gathering process for ballot initiatives during a press conference at the Capitol on Feb. 17, 2025.