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Direct Democracy TODAY
by Simon Gregory


Title: Achieving Optimal Manageability | Political Governance | Switzerland's 26 Constitutions
In the realm of political governance, the concept of "optimal manageability" is a fundamental principle guiding the efficient and...
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Apr 7, 20244 min read


"Build Back Better" - in the World of 1984 by George Orwell
In that wonderful book “1984” by the insightful even prophetic Mr George Orwell, and in that dystopian world he created called Oceania,...
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Direct Democracy - Power Decentralized
In Switzerland, power is decentralized from the federal government to the cantons, resulting in a unique system of governance known as...
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The Debate Surrounding Supranational Organizations: Democratic Accountability
Supranational organizations, such as the United Nations, the European Union, and the World Trade Organization, have emerged as key...
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The Right to Participate in Political Decision-Making
“Direct Democracy” - Observations from the Swiss Constitution EVERY PERSON must have an Equal Opportunity to Participate in Political...
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Apr 2, 20242 min read


Direct Democracy Works: The Swiss Model "The Optional Referendum"
Switzerland, renowned for its direct democratic principles, stands as a beacon of citizen empowerment. Embedded within its political...
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Why does Switzerland have a rotational presidency?
Among the nations of the world, Switzerland stands out as a beacon of stability and innovation, particularly in its approach to executive...
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The Fall of Walls: From Suppressed Speech to Liberated Voices
In recent history few symbols stood as potent reminders of oppression and division as the Berlin Wall. Stretching across the heart of...
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ILLUSIONS & DEMOCRACY
The illusion of democracy is something that history records across many regimes. In ancient history the Roman Republic, often regarded as...
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Direct Democracy | Consensus-Building and Compromise
Switzerland seeks to balance majority rule with respect for minority rights and ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of...
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Swiss Citizens | Direct Democracy | Popular Initiatives
In Switzerland, the process of proposing a new law or a change to an existing one through popular initiative is a fundamental aspect of...
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Political Nudge
“Nudge” undermines the principle of popular sovereignty and democratic legitimacy. It is not democratic The concept of "nudge units" or...
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Politicians | Insider Trading | Ethics Training Corruption
Within the political sphere is a cancer that eats away at the very fabric of democracy. One of the most insidious forms of this...
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Independents
Can voting for independents be a way out of the Uni-Party System? The phenomenon often referred to as a "uni-party system," is a growing...
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Spring Cleaning
It's Spring - what do we need to sweep out of our political systems? We need a Spring Clean. Representative Democracy, ah, that glorious...
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ANIMAL FARM
George Orwell "Animal Farm" by George Orwell is a classic allegorical novel that explores themes of power, corruption, and the abuse of...
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GOVERNANCE: Is SMALL the new BIG?
Philosophically, the concept of "small becoming the new big" in terms of governance of the people aligns with several principles and...
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Government & Big Business
Government ties with big business can foster bigger and more intrusive government through several mechanisms. Firstly, when governments...
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Political Lobbying
"What are the Issues with Political Lobbying?" Political lobbying by corporations has become a prominent aspect of modern political...
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How Swiss Direct Democracy Works
In just 17 minutes learn how Swiss Direct Democracy works #DirectDemocracy Switzerland is one of the most exceptional, dazzling and...
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