Instead of simple 'yes no' voting, the Borda Count and Condorcet allow much greater precision in drawing out the best possible outcome of a vote. For the first time ever, the Borda Count has now been used to make a democratic decision - the naming of a new bridge in Dublin.
Peter Emerson is director of the de Borda Institute in Belfast that works on improving voting systems. How for example could decision-making in Poland's parliament be organised, as an alternative to the absolute power that even the tiniest majority currently wields? Interview.
Peter Emerson is director of the de Borda Institute in Belfast that works on improving voting systems. How for example could decision-making in Poland's parliament be organised, as an alternative to the absolute power that even the tiniest majority currently wields? Interview.
In order to vote for peace, we must first vote for voting systems which are 'peace-ful'. Peter Emerson argues for consensus voting which allows for differences but mutual respect, is inclusive, accurate, and very democratic
When do we want it? Now - The Guardian - 18th June, 2009
Dear Mr. Wills,
You say, "Plebiscites... offer the wealthy and powerful an opportunity to manipulate outcomes&
Given the furore over mps' expenses, many people are calling for changes to our system of governance: inter alia, some want a referendum on electoral reform. The question, then,
The majority vote is over 2,500 years old. It is the most ancient and most inaccurate measure of collective opinion ever invented...although, to be fair, it was only
