referendum

June 08, 2016

Leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party, Nigel Farage talks to supporters and market traders in Birmingham Rag Market during campaigning for votes to leave the European Union in the referendum. — Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Business people see the pros and cons of Britain quitting the EU.

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2 Greek women, far apart on the bailout issue

July 13, 2015

Crowds gather in the squares of Athens waiting for the results of a referendum vote that asked Greek citizens whether the country should accept a bailout deal from its creditors. — Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

We revisit a telecom engineer and a psychologist to get their latest opinions.

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Greece calling for referendum on bailout

By Kai Ryssdal

June 26, 2015

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says he'll hold a referendum on a bailout. — Milos Bicanski/Getty Images

The people will decide.

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Scotland says no to independence. Now what?

By Kai Ryssdal

September 19, 2014

The "no's" have it: the United Kingdom is still united as a kingdom.

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Will the Scottish referendum come down to 'Braveheart' or cool head ?

September 17, 2014

Mel Gibson in "Braveheart": Supporters say the referendum isn't about the movie, it's about economics.

Opponents of Scottish independence say emotion is getting the better of independence supporters.

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Scotland's currency dilemma

September 15, 2014

Is Scotland trying to have its cake and eat it too?  Leave the UK, but keep the currency?

Graham Savage of the Cuckoo's Bakery and Coffee Shop shows off his "Referendum Cupcakes". — Stephen Beard/Marketplace

UK politicians say if Scotland becomes independent, it can no longer use the pound.

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What's the future of the referendum industry after Prop 8?

By Gigi Douban

June 27, 2013

Buttons opposing Proposition 8 are displayed during a rally to celebrate the ruling to overturn Proposition 8 August 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California. — Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

After yesterday's Supreme Court decision, the same sex marriage ban in California, Prop 8, is effectively no more. So what's the future of referenda in the wake of the high court decision?

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