It might seem like an odd idea, but recent proposals, changes, and questionable intentions make this question worth answering.
Bill Quigley | Posted 03.24.2012
If those in government and those in power do not help the people do what is right, people seeking change must together exercise our human rights and bring about these changes directly.
Roslyn Fuller | Posted 03.14.2012
Nine out of ten times the first objection that people make to direct democracy is the possibility of ending up with demagogues whipping their fellow c...
Charles Landow | Posted 05.25.2011
Democratically elected governments often do things that many of their people oppose. However, in some states that situation is reversed: citizens are taking steps opposed by their elected leaders.
Chris Cassidy | Posted 05.25.2011
Governance is a contact sport that shouldn't allow for having your ideas voted on while you cower from public scrutiny. Voters who passed the Public Records Act understood that; the Supreme Court's respect for that judgment should be applauded.
Brian Normoyle | Posted 05.25.2011
The voters of California sent another message that they want their leaders and legislators to do their jobs. The problem is the very system used to send this message is at least partially to blame for the state's problems.
Bennet Kelley | Posted 05.25.2011
Let Prop. 8 be the impetus by which Californians reestablish some sanity to the initiative process.
Paul Ruth | Posted 05.02.2012