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Digital Democracy and e-Governance
Digitalisation Can Divide Us or Empower Democracy — We Decide
Town halls are moving online, we are able to sign petitions from the comfort of our own homes, and collective action can suddenly start with a simple hashtag. Whether it is better connectivity, the ability to strengthen networks...
IDC Theme of the Month
Digital Democracy & e-Governance: How Digital Tools are Reshaping Citizen Participation in the 21st Century
On the International Democracy Community (IDC) platform, we're introducing monthly themes inspired by the ideas and interests you shared in our recent survey. We're kicking things off with the theme Digital Democracy and e-...
Australia
Australia To Start Direct Democratic Experience on September 12
Australia is set to become the second nation in the world to hold a popular vote on same-sex marriage in the...
Sweden
Towards International Democracy Day: Welcome to Falun
Ten years ago, the United Nations established a global annual opportunity to celebrate this planets most...
European Union
Towards A Hot Autumn Of Popular Voting
Hundreds of millions of people around the world will be called to make mayor decisions at the ballot box this...
USA
Voting Rights For Non-Citizens Isn't a Radical Idea
As President wildly goes against democratic rights in the United States, Joe Mathews proposes to transform...
European Union
Window Of Opportunity For Transnational Direct Democracy
It is a critical moment for modern democracy. In the months to come, the fate of the European Citizens ...
European Union
Window Of Opportunity For Direct Democracy
It is a critical moment for modern democracy. In the months to come, the fate of the European Citizens’...
European Union
Stop Glyphosate - fourth successful ECI
On 3rd July the organisers of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) “Stop Glyphosate” submitted more than...
USA
At "Constitution Cafés", We, the People, Try to Form a More...
Are Americans finally ready to un-rig their Constitutional system? The answer is yes, suggests Christopher...
European Union
Direct Democracy Instead of Civil War
A conflict full of explosives: religion, language and a social divide. Yet, for once, bloodshed could be...
Global
Democratic Shake Up: The Return Of Engaged Citizens
Since the premature announcement of 'the end of history' after the collapse of the Soviet Union, democratic...