Fairness Project @fairnessproject.bsky.social · 28/09/2026'Direct democracy' gets name-dropped every now and then in the news cycle, but what does that actually mean? Instead of representative democracy—where voters select representatives who go on to make policy—direct democracy means voters themselves make decisions on policy. 001
Fairness Project @fairnessproject.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Sick of waiting around for politicians to make the changes your community desperately needs? That's exactly what ballot measures are for. #BallotMeasures #DirectDemocracy #RaiseTheWage #HealthCare 001
Fairness Project @fairnessproject.bsky.social · 17/04/2026We are excited to see Kate Zernike uplifting the important issue of legislators' recent attacks on direct democracy for @nytimes.com , and we are happy to have had the opportunity to speak with her about it. 100
Fairness Project @fairnessproject.bsky.social · 15/04/2026This weekend marked Virginia's largest-ever turnout for the first day of Saturday early voting in a statewide contest. With election day just one week away, organizers with @fairelectionsva.bsky.social are working hard to make sure Virginia voters get the final say on elections — not politicians. 010
Fairness Project @fairnessproject.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Direct democracy is a threat to authoritarianism — which is why it’s so important we protect access to the ballot measure process. #BallotMeasures #BallotInitiatives #DirectDemocracy #VoterRights 032
Fairness Project @fairnessproject.bsky.social · 21/01/2026You might think you don't have to worry about voting rights until November, but legislative sessions are starting across the country - and so are attacks on ballot measures. Learn more about our work to protect direct democracy at thefairnessproject.org 011
Fairness Project @fairnessproject.bsky.social · 08/08/2025We’re witnessing a disturbing trend of legislators around the country attempting to silence the voice of the people by taking away or diminishing direct democracy. We are fighting back. 000