Conceived a century ago as a check on government power and corporate cronyism, initiatives and referenda have more often than not been co-opted by those in power. It's also an easy out for elected...
Doris Totten Chase. Circles II [video still]. 1972. Single-channel video (color, with sound). Duration: 7:43 minutes. Image courtesy of Randall J. Chase
Congressional and presidential campaigns, for obvious political reasons, would rather not talk about such ominous things until after the election. Meanwhile, it's simple slogans time.