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November 5, 2012

Humans Aren't the Only Animals to Hold Elections

Rob Dunn, Slate


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It is hard to escape the sensation that our electoral process is broken. Too much money. Too much bull****. Perhaps we should turn to nature for insight, remedy, or just salve. The Book of Proverbs implored believers to go to the ant and consider her ways when it came to wisdom and industriousness. Can we also turn to the ant for lessons on democracy?  

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