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Re:Vote.org is a non-profit that wants to get the U.S. to 10... by labster on Tuesday May 17, 2016 @04:38PM (#11717210)
I haven't read the book in question, but I wonder which causes which: does being more informed cause one to be a likely voter, or does choosing to vote cause one to become more informed?
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Re:Vote.org is a non-profit that wants to get the U.S. to 10... by nickff on Tuesday May 17, 2016 @04:42PM (#11717240)
It seems to be a "dreaded third thing". Wealth and education seem to be highly correlated with electoral participation, and both wealth and education are indicators of knowledgability and rationality.
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