Shauna Reilly

Direct Democracy: A Double-Edged Sword Shauna Reilly

Direct democracy is lauded for putting power in the hands of the people. But is it really as democratic as it seems? To what extent is it less about citizen power and more about external influences seeking to manipulate outcomes? Shauna Reilly draws on case studies of referendums, recall elections, and initiatives around the world to investigate the complex realities of direct democracy in action.