Open Democracy: Low Turnout is Worsening Inequality. The Solution is Compulsory Voting.

A new op-ed from Open Democracy by David Klemperer highlights how low voter turnout is worsening inequality, resulting in a less representative government.

“The result of these disparities is that our elections are now decided by an unrepresentative electorate – one that is richer, older, whiter, and more secure than the general public.”

Klemperer makes the case for one reform known for drastically increasing voter turnout: compulsory voting.

Read the full article here.