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Podcast: This Day (An America 250 History Show)
Episode: Referendum Week: Direct Democracy In Action (1778) w/ Joshua Graham Lynn
Description: In the run-up to the November election, we’re doing a number of episodes that may help you track and process the current news. This week, it’s Referendum Week, looking at the world of referendums, ballot initiatives, and more.
In 1778, Massachussets voters took part in the first referendum in US history, voting on whether to approve a state constitution. We discuss how that very first vote contained many of hte hallmarks of direct democracy initiative — and look at America’s appetite for direct democracy through the years.
Our guest is Joshua Graham Lynn, CEO of the g...