Millions of Americans will get the chance to vote this November on proposals that could weaken their ability to change state laws or constitutions, as conservative state legislatures look to block advocacy campaigns on issues such as abortion rights, recreational marijuana and redistricting.
North Dakota voters are being asked to increase the number of signatures—to 5% from 4% of the state population—needed to get a petition on the ballot. An Arizona measure would require initiative proponents to get the same number of signatures in every state legislative district, instead of just meeting a statewide threshold. And a court battle is ...