Should Voting Be Compelled?
The debate over compulsory versus voluntary voting systems is central to discourse on democratic governance, voter turnout, and representation. Both systems carry distinct implications on political e…
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How Income Affects Voter Turnout in the US
A report by a non-profit group Washington Center for Equitable Growth has suggested a causal link between income and voter turnout in the United States, shedding light on how the longstanding income …
US voters risk being left behind by today’s voting systems
It’s not a surprise to say that the majority of America’s existing voting machines are dangerously outdated. The nation is approaching the most important election in history and unfortunately the vo…
Internet voting improving voter turnout and securing the system
The Internet is used for just about every aspect of everyday life and it has become an integral part of the modern lifestyle. Friends communicate online through e-mail, social media and instant mess…
Mandatory voting should come with more voting options
In Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, he spoke about the importance of having a government “of the people, by the people [and] for the people.” That second aspect is positively crucial…
The voter turnout conundrum in America
Voter turnout is one of the main concerns of every electoral body when it comes to its democratic exercises. As stated in FairVote.org , a high voter turnout is an indicator of a healthy democracy, w…
Promoting inclusion and participation with e-voting
One of the numerous advantages of a properly implemented e-voting system is that it promotes inclusion and broadens the range of citizens that can partake in Democracy, since its technical character…
