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Why Turkey Voted Against Authoritarianism

Posted June 11th, 2015 at 9:18 am (UTC-4)
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In a turnout of more than 86 percent, voters denied President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the majority he wanted to rewrite the constitution and give himself more executive authority. The result affirmed the stabilizing power of democracy and the wisdom of an informed electorate.

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