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Insightful Reads for Informed Voting

From Voter Apathy to Voter Action Decoding Election Apathy for Better Civic Engagement

“Voter Apathy was and will remain the greatest threat to democracy” -Hazen Pingree Election Apathy or Voter Apathy refers to a lack of interest in participating in elections by certain groups of voters, even when elections are a chance for them to have a say in how they should be governed and who should hold political power. It’s a plaguing […]

The Voter in You – All Excuses Not Accepted

I am in my world, who comes into power or goes out of it is none of my business for it does not shape things for me nor will it (or any one) change something I will have to continue doing what I am up to – So tell me why should I vote? Isn’t this pretty much what we […]

Reservation for Women in Politics and Why it should be Encouraged

Leadership in the higher echelons of a government is a reflection of the state of its citizens with regards to gender composition, justice, broad-mindedness, and impartiality in various government institutions. Equal number of women in politics can bring fresh perspectives on how to eliminate gender-based violence, improve childcare, pensions, gender-equality laws, and electoral reforms. Making it easier for more women […]