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"We won the election" & other myths about democracy

"We won the election" & other myths about democracy

An antidote to Yariv Levin-style populism

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Aug 07, 2024
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House of Lords reform plan urges cutting numbers by quarter

[Image: The unelected House of Lords. To what extent is a democracy defined by its elections?]

Democracy is conducting elections, right? Oh dear, oh dear. With no further ado, let’s start with democratic myth number 1. It’s the big one.

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