Billions of voices heard: a year of elections

In some places, votes resulted in political chaos; in others they showed a promising shift away from identity politics. Our deputy editor looks back on 2024’s pile of polls. Looking ahead, we examine the Chinese cities (www.economist....) that will come into their own in 2025 (11:36). And the changing economics (www.economist....) of Poland’s traditional “milk bars” (16:29).
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[@valeryralphvaliere607]

Heard?😂 Let's say "raised" instead. Because there is no guarantee AT ALL, that those voices are heard. Elections don't imply that politicians will do as you are demanding.

[@88bombshell1]

Thank you for your insight. Let's not be afraid to speak as educated adults: it's a new form of indentured servitude. This is why historical context is important. This colonist model still exists.

[@brianburgess3231]

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