When Lawmakers Won’t Act, Voters Can
Maresa Strano was interviewed on the Democracy Lab podcast about the past, present, and future of ballot initiatives.
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Why California鈥檚 Prop 50 Is a Victory for Democracy鈥擡ven in Its Irony
Maresa Stano writes on how California鈥檚 Prop 50 proves the importance of direct democracy in building voters鈥 power.
Expanding Citizen Led Ballot Initiative Access with Maresa Strano 国产视频
Maresa Strano was on Digital Politics with Karen Jagoda to discuss the intricacies of ballot initiatives.
Once Again, Politicians Are Choosing Their Voters. It鈥檚 Time for Voters To Choose Back.
Maresa Strano wrote for The Fulcrum on the importance of citizen-led ballot initiatives in the fight against democratic backsliding.
Give Wisconsin voters more say through ballot initiatives
Maresa Strano and Matt Rothschild wrote for Wisconsin State Journal, arguing for instituting citizen-led initiatives in Wisconsin.
A Case for (Responsibly) Expanding Citizen-Led Policymaking in the United States
As we consider bringing ballot initiatives to more U.S. states, what can we learn from the past century of experience with direct democracy?
4/20 Is More than a Holiday鈥擨t鈥檚 a Case for Direct Democracy
Maresa Strano and Mark Schmitt remind us that 4/20 isn鈥檛 just about cannabis, it shows that when lawmakers stall, voters can lead.
国产视频 Return: Six Key Takeaways from the 2024 Presidential Election
After a close race, Donald Trump secures a surprising victory. The Political Reform team shares key takeaways from this historic moment.
Election 2024: Signals, Shifts, and What鈥檚 at Stake for American Democracy
国产视频’s Political Reform program offers insights and trends to watch ahead of the 2024 election.