Good news for Quebec’s sovereigntists
By: Alex B. Rivard and Benjamin Ferland. (Version française disponible ici)Following the last Quebec election in October 2022, many analysts once again …
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A look at the evidence for proportional representation – Fair Vote Canada
Comparing Winner-Take-All to Proportional Systems Substantial comparative research has been conducted on the impact of winner-take-all systems vs …
Algorithms Are Coming for Democracy—but It’s Not All Bad
Beyond the deepfakes and disinformation, the potential for AI to make politics more accessible and equitable cannot be ignored. In 2025, AI is poised …
D.C. approves Initiative 83 for ranked-choice voting
D.C. has approved Initiative 83, according to the AP, so expect two big changes to local elections: ranked-choice voting and allowing independents to …
Arizona joins half a dozen states rejecting ranked choice voting
(The Center Square) – Prop. 140 will not pass in Arizona. At 94% of precincts reporting, 59% of Arizonans voted against the measure, joining half a …
Activists march against two-party system
Local activist groups marched through Cedar-Riverside Wednesday night to protest Tuesday’s election results, which resulted in the re-election of …
How to Fix Democracy | Ralph Nader
Consumer advocate, lawyer, and former U.S. presidential candidate Ralph Nader believes that democracy is about civic organization, not just public opinion. In his assessment, the American people have lost perspective and ceded control of politics to “big money.” But they should understand that there is broad popular support for many of the things they want,…
Countries practising Direct Democracy
Direct democracy, where citizens directly participate in decision-making, has become a growing trend worldwide. While often viewed as a utopian ideal, its practical implementation varies significantly across different countries. This article examines the successes and challenges of direct democracy through case studies of Switzerland, Taiwan, Mexico, and Uruguay, highlighting the diverse ways this system operates in practice
Days of Democracy are over (unless we do something)
Even though we’ve never had proper democracy, the reality is that even the form of democracy we do have is under threat. Democracy is a logical concept that puts us all on an equal footing, but what’s happening in the UK does not bode well for New Zealand. Neil Oliver is a reknowned voice from…
Voting Process Discussion Paper
This research report delves into the intersection of AI technologies and governance, advocating
for a shift towards human-centered, decentralized systems that reflect the diversity of human values. As AI
reshapes societal and economic structures, it offers an opportunity to reimagine governance in a way that
enhances personal responsibility, creativity, and human fulfillment. The report critiques historical trends of
“self-domestication,” where individuals have been confined to passive roles in rigid economic and political
systems, and explores how AI and alternative currencies can reverse this trend by fostering more flexible,
decentralized forms of governance.
Central to the report is the call for governance models that allow for experimentation, creativity,
and voluntary participation rather than imposing one-size-fits-all solutions. The rise of AI presents the
chance to alleviate labor burdens and create systems that balance global competition with protections for
those left behind. It also emphasizes the need for resilience through diversity, arguing that centralized
systems have reduced resilience and are prone to collapse.