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Why Not a National Direct-Initiative Election?

In checking out the midterm fate of Oregon’s four ballot initiatives —healthcare access, repeal of slavery/ involuntary servitude, banning legislators’ re-election for unexcused absenteeism, banning ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds—I wa…

In checking out the midterm fate of Oregon’s four ballot initiatives —healthcare access, repeal of slavery/ involuntary servitude, banning legislators’ re-election for unexcused absenteeism, banning ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds—I was pleased to see they all passed by at least 51 percent. The largest yes-vote (1,215,366) involved absenteeism, a citizens’ smackdown for legislative More

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