Baha'i Elections on Interfaith Voices
2008
Want to Improve Elections? Watch the Baha'is
If it seems like there ought to be a more civil way to run democratic elections, members of the Baha’i Faith say, that’s because there is. The Baha’i election process involves no campaigning, no baby-kissing, and most surprising of all—no money. This year Baha'is held their 100th National Convention in suburban Chicago, and Jennifer Brandel was there to watch the action.
This piece originally aired on NPR affiliate Chicago Public Radio
The comments this piece garnered on the Chicago Public Radio site from around the world were rather astounding. Apparently word got out - here's hoping it helps.
If it seems like there ought to be a more civil way to run democratic elections, members of the Baha’i Faith say, that’s because there is. The Baha’i election process involves no campaigning, no baby-kissing, and most surprising of all—no money. This year Baha'is held their 100th National Convention in suburban Chicago, and Jennifer Brandel was there to watch the action.
This piece originally aired on NPR affiliate Chicago Public Radio
The comments this piece garnered on the Chicago Public Radio site from around the world were rather astounding. Apparently word got out - here's hoping it helps.
