Postal Ballots in Switzerland - How it works #DirectDemocracy
From SwissInfo - link at the end of the article Switzerland, where citizens vote four times a year, has a longstanding tradition of...
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Direct Democracy TODAY
by Simon Gregory
5thavenueartist
May 71 min read
Pothole-ology
Something needs fixing! Definition: "Picture a town where the streets are riddled with potholes, each one a small but persistent nuisance...
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5thavenueartist
May 72 min read
Is a Multi-Party System the Key to Strengthening Democracy? Policies over Parties.
Switzerland’s Federal Council is comprised of seven ministers representing distinct & separate political parties. This unique set up...
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5thavenueartist
May 74 min read
The Swiss Model of Decentralized Power: Understanding Bottom-Up Governance
This is an invite for you to shift your perspective on governance and its dynamics. Reflect on the Swiss model of Direct Democracy, where...
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5thavenueartist
May 33 min read
Switzerland's Low Crime Rate and its Unique Approach to Crime Prevention:
A Model of Direct Democracy and Decentralized Policing (Chart below compares Switzerland and the UK - source given) Switzerland's...
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5thavenueartist
May 31 min read
"How Can We keep our Power Intact" A Poem - by Simon Gregory
In the land of politics, a tale is spun, Of Direct Democracy, oh what fun! But politicians in their suits so neat, Find it quite a...
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5thavenueartist
May 35 min read
Switzerland's impressive GDP per capita – is it linked to its system of Direct Democracy?
What is GDP per capita? Imagine you have a big pie that represents all the money made in a country. Now, imagine you cut that pie into...
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5thavenueartist
May 31 min read
Comparison between countries - number of referendums held in each country's history
From Epic Maps - The number of referendums held in each country’s history Check out Switzerland #DirectDemocracy Is DD why it ranks as...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 301 min read
The Swiss Healthcare System - a short video
Some great points and some that might appear negative. But in the end people see it as being "part of the greater good" How Switzerland...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 301 min read
Localism - A podcast on how it works in Switzerland from the New Zealand Initiative
In this episode, Oliver Hartwich has a conversation with a special guest the Swiss ambassador to New Zealand. They have a wide-ranging...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 303 min read
Looking to adopt Referendums as Part of your Political System
Where Does Change Begin: The Imperative of Government Transparency and Accountability What would be an important Referendum to kick off...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 303 min read
What methods does Switzerland employ to retain local currency circulation, and is there any correlation with Direct Democracy in this approach?
In Switzerland people buy locally. However, take note, "the choice in supermarkets is far less than in other countries" and most of it is...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 271 min read
Public Trust in Government
Switzerland appears at the very top of this statistical chart about Public Trust in Government. That’s wonderful. However, the chart I...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 272 min read
Flourtopia Transitions to Direct Democracy
In the picturesque land of Flourtopia, democracy was as cherished as freshly baked bread. For generations, Flourtopia had prided itself...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 271 min read
AUGUST 1st Every Swiss Citizen Rejoices
Once upon a time in the Swiss Alps, amidst the cowbells and chocolate factories, there brewed a legendary pact known as the Swiss Oath,...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 273 min read
Fiscal Competition in Switzerland's Direct Democracy: A Powerful Pillar of Democratic Innovation and a Recipe for Transforming Society Introduction:
Switzerland is renowned for its unique system of direct democracy, where citizens actively participate in decision-making processes at...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 254 min read
PART I - 24th April 2024 - 16 Points about why Direct Democracy works in Switzerland - key elements:
1) SOCIAL CONTRACT Swiss Direct democracy reinforces the social contract, underpinning the legitimacy of political authority, by allowing...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 232 min read
Switzerland's Municipalities: A Deeper Look at Subsidiarity in Action
Definitions:: A canton in Switzerland is a larger administrative region, akin to a state, while a municipality is a smaller local...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 235 min read
The Pitfalls of Shared Responsibility in Localism: A Warning Against Inefficiency and Moral Hazard
This post is a bit lengthier than my usual ones, but I believe it's important to delve into this topic as part of a brief series on...
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5thavenueartist
Apr 193 min read
Title: "Localism in Practice: Achieving Equitable Prosperity through Decentralization" "Lessons from Swiss Federalism and the Challenge of Balancing Fiscal Competition with Social Solidarity"
Switzerland is akin to a stunning park to live in, offering a blend of economic prosperity, low crime rates, and exceptional quality of...
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