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Direct democracy can force governments to better represent the people -- but it doesn't always work out

  • Written by Susan Stokes, Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
Direct democracy can force governments to better represent the people -- but it doesn't always work outThe Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade has led to a push for citizens initiatives to enshrine abortion rights.Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images

In August 2022, a statewide referendum in Kansas saw citizens overwhelmingly reject a plan to insert anti-abortion language into the state’s constitution. It comes as a slew of similar votes...

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