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A Celebration of Swiss Style Direct Democracy

Fritz Lang's film Metropolis & a Direct Democracy Transition

Fritz Lang's film Metropolis & a Direct Democracy Transition

Fritz Lang's film Metropolis & a Direct Democracy Transition

5thavenueartist

Jun 3, 20242 min read

George Orwell's 1984 and a Direct Democracy Transition

George Orwell's 1984 and a Direct Democracy Transition

George Orwell's 1984 and a Direct Democracy Transition

5thavenueartist

Jun 3, 20243 min read

No matter where you look free speech seems to be under attack, however did you know that Direct Democracy is one of the Strongest Guardians of Free Speech?

No matter where you look free speech seems to be under attack, however did you know that Direct Democracy is one of the Strongest Guardians of Free Speech?

No matter where you look free speech seems to be under attack, however did you know that Direct Democracy is one of the Strongest Guardians of Free Speech?

5thavenueartist

Jun 3, 20242 min read

Is it a good idea to have a constitution?

Is it a good idea to have a constitution?

Is it a good idea to have a constitution?

5thavenueartist

Jun 3, 20243 min read

Learning about Direct Democracy and Civil Responsibility in primary school!

Learning about Direct Democracy and Civil Responsibility in primary school!

Learning about Direct Democracy and Civil Responsibility in primary school!

5thavenueartist

Jun 3, 20241 min read

Albert & Charlotte visit Pierre in Switzerland and talk about Switzerland's direct democracy. How does it work? Find out in this short conversation.

Albert & Charlotte visit Pierre in Switzerland and talk about Switzerland's direct democracy. How does it work? Find out in this short conversation.

Albert & Charlotte visit Pierre in Switzerland and talk about Switzerland's direct democracy. How does it work? Find out in this short conversation.

5thavenueartist

Jun 3, 20243 min read

"The Great Swiss Gardening Adventure: Cultivating Direct Democracy and Chasing Away Political Pests!"

"The Great Swiss Gardening Adventure: Cultivating Direct Democracy and Chasing Away Political Pests!"

"The Great Swiss Gardening Adventure: Cultivating Direct Democracy and Chasing Away Political Pests!"

5thavenueartist

Jun 3, 20242 min read

Rally | Reciprocity | Reformation

Rally | Reciprocity | Reformation

Rally | Reciprocity | Reformation

5thavenueartist

May 14, 20243 min read

Does Switzerland's Direct Democracy Drive Infrastructure Excellence?

Does Switzerland's Direct Democracy Drive Infrastructure Excellence?

Does Switzerland's Direct Democracy Drive Infrastructure Excellence?

5thavenueartist

May 14, 20243 min read

What on earth is a "Collective Head of State?"

What on earth is a "Collective Head of State?"

What on earth is a "Collective Head of State?"

5thavenueartist

May 10, 20243 min read

The Intersection of Direct Democracy and Swiss Civil Service: A Model of Local Autonomy to prevent ideological and political capture of the civil service.

The Intersection of Direct Democracy and Swiss Civil Service: A Model of Local Autonomy to prevent ideological and political capture of the civil service.

The Intersection of Direct Democracy and Swiss Civil Service: A Model of Local Autonomy to prevent ideological and political capture of the civil service.

5thavenueartist

May 10, 20244 min read

Feeling Uncomfortable - Time to Fly

Feeling Uncomfortable - Time to Fly

Feeling Uncomfortable - Time to Fly

5thavenueartist

May 10, 20243 min read

I like clear and precise definitions - the simpler the explanation the better. So, let's clarify Direct Democracy and how it differs from Representative Democracy with an illustrative example:

I like clear and precise definitions - the simpler the explanation the better. So, let's clarify Direct Democracy and how it differs from Representative Democracy with an illustrative example:

I like clear and precise definitions - the simpler the explanation the better. So, let's clarify Direct Democracy and how it differs from Representative Democracy with an illustrative example:

5thavenueartist

May 10, 20241 min read

Postal Ballots in Switzerland - How it works #DirectDemocracy

Postal Ballots in Switzerland - How it works #DirectDemocracy

Postal Ballots in Switzerland - How it works #DirectDemocracy

5thavenueartist

May 7, 20246 min read

Pothole-ology

Pothole-ology

Pothole-ology

5thavenueartist

May 7, 20241 min read

Is a Multi-Party System the Key to Strengthening Democracy? Policies over Parties.

Is a Multi-Party System the Key to Strengthening Democracy? Policies over Parties.

Is a Multi-Party System the Key to Strengthening Democracy? Policies over Parties.

5thavenueartist

May 7, 20242 min read

The Swiss Model of Decentralized Power: Understanding Bottom-Up Governance

The Swiss Model of Decentralized Power: Understanding Bottom-Up Governance

The Swiss Model of Decentralized Power: Understanding Bottom-Up Governance

5thavenueartist

May 7, 20244 min read

Switzerland's Low Crime Rate and its Unique Approach to Crime Prevention:

Switzerland's Low Crime Rate and its Unique Approach to Crime Prevention:

Switzerland's Low Crime Rate and its Unique Approach to Crime Prevention:

5thavenueartist

May 3, 20243 min read

"How Can We keep our Power Intact" A Poem - by Simon Gregory

"How Can We keep our Power Intact" A Poem - by Simon Gregory

"How Can We keep our Power Intact" A Poem - by Simon Gregory

5thavenueartist

May 3, 20241 min read

Switzerland's impressive GDP per capita – is it linked to its system of Direct Democracy?

Switzerland's impressive GDP per capita – is it linked to its system of Direct Democracy?

Switzerland's impressive GDP per capita – is it linked to its system of Direct Democracy?

5thavenueartist

May 3, 20245 min read

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