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How the pandemic has expanded the role of postal voting worldwide

Bild einer Auslieferung von Briefwahlunterlagen.

This content was published on Nov 4, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted voters around the world to cast their election ballots remotely, including in the US.

Trump, the Republicans, and the Swiss People’s Party – what similarities?

This content was published on Nov 3, 2020 Where is populism currently flourishing, and civility waning? A new study tries to answer this burning question.

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‘There are so many issues at stake in this election’

This content was published on Oct 29, 2020 An American researcher at ETH Zurich outlines his journey to political involvement ahead of the upcoming US presidential election.

US vote 2020: the most global local election ever?

This content was published on Oct 28, 2020 The race to choose the next US president is in fact a worldwide mega-vote, supported by a web of participatory structures.

Chile’s constitutional vote offers window to democratic future

This content was published on Oct 25, 2020 Chile wants to finally lay to rest the ghost of former dictator Pinochet. Citizens with Swiss ancestry are also taking part in the democratic process.

Opinion

Is the time ripe for national referendums in the US?

This content was published on Oct 24, 2020 With the US presidential elections less than two weeks away, journalist Joe Mathews argues for a Swiss-style direct democracy system in the US.

Democracy newsletter: the growing case for federal referendums in the US?

This content was published on Oct 21, 2020 This week: US elections, postal voting, and debates around more opportunities for participation.

Sun goes down on opponents of Daylight Saving Time

This content was published on Oct 21, 2020 Latest plans for a vote on abolishing Daylight Saving Time in Switzerland have failed at an early stage.

Should the United States establish a nationwide initiative and referendum process?

In the US, citizens can vote in referendums and initiatives at local levels, but not the national. Would it be a good idea to change this?

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How do you get Swiss youngsters to vote?

This content was published on Oct 20, 2020 Only a third of young Swiss vote regularly. Countries like Austria and Australia do much better. What’s their secret?

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