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Chileans still want a new constitution — now they must decide who will write it | Foreign Affairs

Will Fuller March 27, 2023
The people of Chile must now prepare for yet another pivotal election which will play a key role in determining the fate of the nation's fundamental law.
Boston University students and staff gathered for a virtual event Tuesday evening to reflect on last week’s presidential election. JANE AVERY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU professors share insights on 2020 presidential election, political future

Jane Avery November 11, 2020
One week after Election Day and a few days after the announcement that President-elect Joe Biden won the 2020 election, BU students, faculty and staff gathered virtually to reflect on the election Tuesday night.
Jun Li/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: A precedented election

Lincoln Son Currie November 3, 2020
No matter who the president-elect is, he will have followed a precedent. I hope and expect 2020 will follow the precedent set in 1932, not 1948, by sending a Democrat to the White House following an economic disaster that began under a Republican president.
Kara Chen/DFP STAFF

Diamonds and Rust: America’s current vs. ideal voting system

Joel Herbert November 3, 2020
The truth is this: any form of voting, like any form of government, is imperfect. Our current voting institution harbors many issues, but even if we were to implement a new and improved system, some issues would remain and others would arise.
Boston University professors Shawn Lynch and Daniela Melo hosted “My Vote, My Voice: The Mechanics of U.S. and Other Elections” on Wednesday to discuss the Nov. 3 election and the impact of voting. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU political scientists say upcoming election will rely on youth turnout

Rachel Do October 26, 2020
Since 2016, just a fraction of the country has participated in general elections. With the 2020 presidential election right around the corner, BU professors discuss the importance of voting and how the system fails.
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