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Lucrative gambling business comes under public scrutiny

This content was published on Apr 24, 2018 The stakes are high as Swiss voters contemplate a new gambling law, including a ban on using the websites of foreign casinos.

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Public broadcaster deemed key for Swiss cohesion

This content was published on Apr 19, 2018 Concern about the cohesion of Switzerland was the main reason for voters rejecting a proposal to do away with the public broadcasting licence fees.

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The Swiss village that’s home to an imaginary state

This content was published on Apr 13, 2018 It has its own currency and rejects the democratic state of Switzerland: an imaginary republic in Müllheim, canton Thurgau.

New Old Wisdoms mural at the Honolulu Convention Center

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Where the American dream remains democratic

This content was published on Apr 12, 2018 The 1.5 million people of Hawaii have a community-based vision of democracy with open government and citizen participation.

A woman casting her vote at a ballot station in Moutier

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Fictitious moves revive tensions over historic Moutier vote

This content was published on Apr 5, 2018 Several citizens moved their addresses temporarily to the town of Moutier to be able to take part in the historic vote last year.

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Bringing everyone to the table

This content was published on Mar 30, 2018 When politics polarise, solutions become difficult and blockades form. How to cope? Get people together and let them speak freely.

Downtown Seoul: People crossing a small river over stepping stones

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South Korea’s Democracy at the Crossroads

This content was published on Mar 29, 2018 After its recent successful democratic revolution, South Korea has come a long way. But it will require new feats of leadership and people power.

A picture taken on a communal roof terrace

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Nine out of ten Swiss rent in major cities

This content was published on Mar 28, 2018 Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne are the Swiss cities with the highest proportion of people living in rented accommodation.

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Animal protection or religious freedom?

This content was published on Mar 28, 2018 In Switzerland, animal welfare groups are launching an initiative to ban the import of animal products obtained via cruel methods.

woman places vote in ballot box from her car

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Swiss direct democracy follows in Oregon’s footsteps

This content was published on Mar 28, 2018 How do you make Switzerland even more democratic? By involving randomly chosen citizens in the deliberation process ahead of popular votes.

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