Politics & Public Life

Policy, power, and the everyday experience of civic life.

Inside the Dáil - The Irish Parliament Chamber

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What Changes Under Proportional Representation?

How votes become seats shapes the choices parties offer and the coalitions they need.

2 min read · Evolving Humanities

Polling place in Tully, Queensland, 2025

Analysis

Compulsory Voting: What Participation Can Tell Us

Australia offers a useful case for examining turnout, civic obligation, and the limits of a participation statistic.

2 min read · Evolving Humanities

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