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One citizen-organized vote could change everything. Democracy: from demokratia ▫️demos=people ▫️kratos=rule Let the People Rule! So you want to Remove the Regime? What if we could FIRE any of them via a RECALL election as part of a DD National INITIATIVE?

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Fairness Project @fairnessproject.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Is direct democracy under attack in your state? We can help you find out. 🧵
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
How much would you allocate to the Department of WAR? We need to start governing ourselves. #DirectDemocracy
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Do you ever get the feeling that our so-called representative democracy is rigged? Listen to this clip about #ControlledOpposition during the Habsburg empire. It’s a trick empires have used to control the masses for centuries. You don’t have to have X to listen. x.com/DirectDemTod...
Gregory Simon Oath of Allegiance: 

"I seek to reveal how the illusion of democracy—and the mechanisms of controlled opposition—functioned during the Habsburg Empire, with the Habsburgs as the arch enemies of the Swiss, who later developed the world’s only true direct democracy. The purpose of this passage is to help readers recognize how the illusion of democracy operates, and how controlled opposition continues to conceal the fact that seemingly opposing forces often work toward the same goal: keeping power concentrated in the hands of a select few. These two excerpts come from a manuscript the story’s hero, British startup advisor Thomas Mercer discovers in the archives at Einsiedeln abbey in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland."

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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Weird democracy.
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
How much would you allocate to the Department of WAR? We need to start governing ourselves. #DirectDemocracy
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UncleRicoReturns @unclericotnt.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
#resistors
#BOOST
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Legitimate authorities do not pass human trafficking laws in the middle of the night through “vote-a-ramas”. With a direct democracy, we would veto harmful laws like this straight away. In fact, we typically wouldn’t have to because veto power also serves as a deterrent. The Social Contract:
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Real Progressives @realprogressives.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
How do we vote away oligarchy and vote in direct democracy? Will Scotland even be able to vote their way to independence? Let alone vote their way to direct democracy? You see what we mean?
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
What’s a referendum? In the US, citizens have the power of initiative and referendum in 26 states — but only at the state and local level. We have never had NATIONAL REFERENDUM, making the US an anti-democratic outlier. #Referendum #DirectDemocracy
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Happy Earth Day. Your fake representatives partnered you in ecocide in Palestine against your will. #EcoGenocide
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Happy Earth Day. We need a new system because your fake representatives funnel most of your tax dollars to fund “Earth’s Greatest Enemy” against your will (please see reply). Trailer for documentary by @abbymartin.bsky.social
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Green Party US @greenpartyus.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The time is NOW to use our collective power to challenge empire, take collective action, participate in general strikes, stop work and labor, Boycott and divest, and make our voices heard in EVERY way we possibly can. www.gp.org/earth_in_cri...
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Earth in Crisis on Earth Day 🔥🌍🔥
ON this Earth Day, Greens recommit to our core EcoSocialist values to put people, planet and peace over profit. The time is NOW to use our collective power to challenge empire, take collective action, participate in general strikes, stop work and labor, Boycott and divest, and make our voices heard in EVERY way we possibly can.
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
3/3 "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government."
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
My understanding is that it is not explicitly precluded. But what I'm talking about is a constitutional amendment that would grant us the right of recall. Either that or throwing the whole thing out and constructing a Direct Democracy, perhaps similar to the Swiss system. Either way we ... 1/3
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
2/3 ... would have recall elections, initiatives, referenda, and many other mechanisms of participatory democracy. We have the right to self determination! We are beyond "destructive of these ends."
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
This is a terrific plan for Direct Democracy in Scotland written by @TartanTuesday on Twitter. It discusses and critiques the DDs of several nations and even addresses issues faced in California. (You might need to open it on a computer.) #DirectDemocracy docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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POWER TO THE PEOPLE A Vision for Direct Democracy in an Independent Scotland
POWER TO THE PEOPLE A Vision for Direct Democracy in an Independent Scotland YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE, YOUR SCOTLAND Imagine a Scotland where you don't just vote every few years and hope for the best. Pi...
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Real Progressives @realprogressives.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
To address issues like the climate crisis and economic inequality, we need a real democracy. One which we do not have. How do we vote our way out of oligarchy? Link to full ep ft Jim Byrne of MMT101.org in comment below.👇 #ClimateCrisis #EconomicInequality
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
If "managerial" means fake, I agree!
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Rousseau and political authority — legitimate ONLY when it arises from the consent of the governed. “Power is a contract — one that can be granted and one that can be withdrawn.” “Democracy Swiss Style” Gregory Simon #DirectDemocracy 🧵
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Eleven Demands from the Sabby Sabs team seems like something most Americans could get behind and build from there. 💡What about Eleven Demands + Direct Democracy? 🙌 elevendemands.org/demands elevendemands.substack.com
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Eleven Demands for Real Democracy
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Political Reform and Civic Engagement @politicalreform.newamerica.org · 20/04/2026
What can 4/20 teach us about direct democracy? @maresastrano.bsky.social and @mschmitt9.bsky.social examine how citizen-led ballot initiatives have advanced policies that elected officials have avoided for @newamerica.org: www.newamerica.org/insights/420...
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4/20 Is More than a Holiday—It’s a Case for Direct Democracy
4/20 isn’t just about cannabis—it’s a reminder that when lawmakers stall, voters can lead. Ballot initiatives change everything.
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Yes to Recall Election! But not just for the president. ANY US “representative” or appointee.
Recall election aka Recall Referendum
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California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
America must add an amendment to our Constitution giving citizens the power to remove a President when Congress refuses to do their sworn duty… Good idea, huh?! 🤚
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Mike Gravel on how to end the Iraq war in a week (2008).
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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
A Recall Election could be a Possibility…. America must add an amendment to our Constitution giving citizens the power to remove a President when Congress refuses to do their sworn duty
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ESPOL-Lab @espol-lab.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
How is #direct #democracy 🗳️ operated in practice? How are its #political dynamics and outcomes shaped by different institutional configurations 🏛️? Kim Graves gives her #PhD closing lecture this Thursday at ESPOL! 📅Thu, 2 April 2026 🕤14:00-16:00 📍LW 204 Register here 👉 espol.school/evenement/co...
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
"Olúfémi O. Táíwò is
a thinker on fire."
Robin D. G. Kelley
Elite
Capture
How the Powerful
Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else)
Olúfemi O. Taíwò
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
There could and should be national referenda on UN votes in our name. Shameful. The ruling class is the worst of us. Let the people rule! #DirectDemocracy
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1 Telegram: QudsNEN
For sixth time
US vetoes new Gaza ceasefire resolution
The Cradle
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UNITED STATES
ALGERIAUN General Assembly vote demanding an end to the - US embargo against Cuba
(2024 October 30)
For (187)
Against (2)
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& ISRAEL VS. THE WORLDUN vote to make food a right
The right to adequate food is realized when every man, woman and child, alone or in community with others, has physical and economic access at all times to adequate food or means for its procurement.
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Rousseau and political authority — legitimate ONLY when it arises from the consent of the governed. “Power is a contract — one that can be granted and one that can be withdrawn.” “Democracy Swiss Style” Gregory Simon #DirectDemocracy 🧵
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
What’s a referendum? In the US, citizens have the power of initiative and referendum in 26 states — but only at the state and local level. We have never had NATIONAL REFERENDUM, making the US an anti-democratic outlier. #Referendum #DirectDemocracy
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
There is a lack of confidence in our voting system. In many countries citizens vote as we do BUT SIMULTANEOUSLY cast paper ballots counted by hand. Should we do the same?
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Clara Mattei: “How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the way to Fascism” #Fascism #Austerity
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
DD in Missouri under attack! substack.com/@peoplenotpo... From @peoplenotpolsmo.bsky.social
By unwisely dismissing the case on standing, Judge Stumpe is out of alignment with 100 years of judicial precedent, common sense, and his own language in the ballot summary case.
"This is not the final word. More than 305,000 Missourians have already demanded a vote, the Constitution is on the side of voters, and no single ruling can override the right of the people to decide their own representation, said Richard von Glahn, Executive Director of People Not Politicians Missouri. "This fight is far from over, and voters will ultimately have the final say."
The Secretary of State's own data confirms that the referendum has met the required
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Switzerland is proof that Direct Democracy is a superior form of governance.
Direct Democracy
Direct democracy is one of the special features of the Swiss political system. It allows the electorate to express their opinion on decisions taken by the Swiss Parliament and to propose amendments to the Federal Constitution. It is underpinned by two instruments: initiatives and referendums.In Switzerland the people play a large part in the decision-making process at all political levels. All Swiss citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in elections and on specific
issues. The Swiss electorate are called on approximately four times a year to vote on an average of fifteen such issues. In recent decades, voter turnout has been a little over 40% on
average.
Citizens are also able to propose votes on specific issues themselves.
This can be done via an initiative, an optional referendum, or a mandatory referendum. These three instruments form the core of direct democracy.Popular initiative
The popular initiative allows citizens to propose an amendment or addition to the Constitution. It acts to drive or relaunch political debate on a specific issue. For such an initiative to come about, the signatures of 100,000 voters who support the proposal must be collected within 18 months. The authorities sometimes respond to an initiative with a direct counter-proposal in the hope that a majority of the people and the cantons support that instead.Optional referendum
Federal acts and other enactments of the Federal Assembly are subject to optional referendums. These allow citizens to demand that approved bills are put to a nationwide vote. In order to bring about a national referendum, 50,000 valid signatures must be collected within 100 days of publication of the new legislation.
Mandatory referendum
All constitutional amendments approved by Parliament are subject to a mandatory referendum, i.e. they must be put to a nationwide popular vote. The electorate are also required to approve Swiss membership of specific international organisations.
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UncleRicoReturns @unclericotnt.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Does your so-called representative government represent you? A look at the state of our “democracy.” Note that the data used in this study predates #citizensunited.
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
This Matters Beyond France The “debate is part of a global awakening. From Taiwan to Iceland, from citizens' assemblies in Ireland to participatory budgeting in Brazil, people everywhere are demanding more than the right to choose their rulers, they want the right to shape the rules themselves.”
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UncleRicoReturns @unclericotnt.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Win a #revolution install a #DirectDemocracy return power to all people. Let us decide we don't need lobbies or political parties to "represent" us either. We can do it and we can way better than the greedy can. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_...
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Direct democracy - Wikipedia
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Direct Democracy vs. “Representative Democracy” by Sim Kern on IG. 1/2 #DirectDemocracy #EliteCapture
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Why aren’t Dems fighting back? What is AUSTERITY? Clara Mattei: “LIBERALS AND FASCISTS ARE BEST FRIENDS” when the people rise up against the system. The extreme inequality, climate catastrophe, constant wars, and genocide ARE the system. youtu.be/9M_dq_0ljsc #Fascism #Austerity #Capitalism
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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
can I interest anyone in direct democracy? so we both get out of this and so we don't end up back in it in another 8 years or whatever hammerandhope.org/article/dire...
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The Potential Benefits of Direct Democracy and Voting for Policies, Not Personalities
What if we could represent ourselves?
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FREE @freefreeforum.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Hundreds of billions circulate into U.S. weapons contracts, budgets for public needs are slashed, and the link between militarism, capitalism, and austerity is treated like a taboo. Watch the full video: Clara Mattei on the war economy youtu.be/oKP2WZN1lac
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
“Representative Democracy” is a con.
10% OF VOTERS WANTED A BIGGER MILITARY BUDGET,
75% OF CONGRESS VOTED FOR ONE
As Trump escalated aggressions against Venezuela and launched illegal, murderous boat strikes in international waters, The Senate and House ignored voter attitudes and approved a nearly TRILLION dolla military bill.
Dems feign outrage atter handing over a trillion dollars
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion
Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel 80 killed in illegal kidnapping of Venezuelan President
CENTCOM oversees continuation of Israel's US-funded holocaust
Congress
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Americans
Source: Stephen Semler
December 19
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profhuq.bsky.social @profhuq.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
I'm thrilled to announce @cunylaw.bsky.social CUNY Law Review upcoming two-day symposium "The City is Ours: Law, Direct Democracy, and Radical Municipalism in NYC RSVP here and check it out! lnkd.in/ejVP6Dnq
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Alex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 23/03/2026
There's a reason why Republicans (and some Democrats, like Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens) are working overtime to crush direct democracy at the state and local level:
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
This Matters Beyond France The “debate is part of a global awakening. From Taiwan to Iceland, from citizens' assemblies in Ireland to participatory budgeting in Brazil, people everywhere are demanding more than the right to choose their rulers, they want the right to shape the rules themselves.”
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Direct Democracy US @directdemocracyus.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
How to recall a politician. We don’t have this in the United States on the national level. This needs to change. The right to recall (fire) politicians MUST be part of any movement toward national direct democracy. Accountability. Recall Election aka Recall Referendum #DirectDemocracy
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#DirectDemocracy and the legal right of ordinary citizens to call for a RECALL.
In a functioning democracy, the availability of tools like recall elections or to recall politicians gone rogue, serves a deeper purpose than simply enabling the public to remove elected officials at ...
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