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Compulsory Voting Can Reduce Political Polarization in the U.S., According to UB Study

Introducing compulsory voting in the United States and other majoritarian democracies, with meaningful and enforceable penalties for abstention, has the potential to reduce political polarization and protect democratic institutions from anti-democratic threats, according to a groundbreaking paper published by a University at Buffalo political philosopher.

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Voting Laws Roundup: October 2023

So far this year, at least 14 states have enacted laws making it harder to vote, while 23 states have enacted laws making it easier.