Roughly 45% of the world’s population lives in some kind of democracy. But do you know what a democracy is or where that word ...

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Learn how Missouri Amendment 4 could change the state's direct democracy process. Understand the implications of proposed ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- The drive for a new direct democracy amendment to the state constitution began Friday, as soon as starting was possible, organizers said. "We wanted to announce last week, but had to ...