Dispatches from Taiwan

A small Varsity team went to Taiwan for the Presidential and Legislative Yuan elections earlier this month. They came back with these stories looking at different aspects of the election.

The force awakened – the rise of small parties in Taiwan’s politics.

Vote as a “Taiwanese”- Even if they are permanent residents, most foreigners in Taiwan cannot vote, regardless of how long they have lived on the island.

Voting for equality in love and the law – What does the election of the first president who publicly supports same-sex marriage mean for LGBT rights in Taiwan?