Citizens form new political movements to join the national conversation
Part of a continuing series, Lighthouse: Dispatches on Taiwanese Democracy, where we explore how democracy has deepened its roots on this island nation. Dispatch #5: Citizens form new political movements to join in the national conversation. Instead of simply adopting...
Citizens Pull Out All Stops to Monitor Elections and Ensure the Integrity of the Vote
Volunteers recorded ballots in parallel with the official vote count and then uploaded the findings to a public online database.
People Cherish the Vote, Believing that Democratic Politics Can Still Make a Difference
Rather than descending into apathy, both Taiwanese seniors and youth are motivated to show up at the ballot box.
Regular People in Taiwan Find Outlets to Participate in the Democratic Process
Campaigns in Taiwan’s elections are raucous, but highly-organized, affairs: from caravans that trawl the streets blaring slogans and music, to election tents pitched by the roadside, to massive nighttime rallies that fill public squares.