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30.01.2012 Film about Egypt Revolution
In January 2011 the brave protesters of Egypt have overthrown the regime of Husni Mubarak. A new documentary about the journalist Heba Afify shows her struggle for democarcy.
17.01.2012 From Crisis to Direct Democracy? - The Case of Iceland
"Let the banks fail." This a a conclusion one might have looking at the development in Iceland. But does a closer look change this impression? Read the report by Carsten Berg.
02.12.2011 Statute online
Since 2002 people from all over the world work together to promote the idea of more direct democracy and citizens' participation. In 2011 we decided to found an association which has been registered now. The statute is now online.
23.11.2011 Direct Demoracy in California
It’s all about the money!? South Dakota 1897, Oregon 1902, California 1911, Arizona 1912 - direct democracy has a long history in some of the American states, and it’s actively used. To date, citizens’ initiatives have led to around 350 referendums each in California and Oregon....
02.11.2011 Direct Democracy in Greece & the 2011 Referendum
In July 2011 Antonios Bouchagiar and Mihalis Gousgounis have published an report on the situation in Greece. They explain the history of referendums in Greece since 1945, the situation on local direct democracy and comment the announcement of the government: it declared its will...
