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AMERICA
A 10-Step Guide To Saving American Democracy
US States See Record Diversity In Government Leadership
When the gavel came down to start this year’s session of the Michigan legislature, it was evident that those in power positions had changed.
Public Funding Can Dilute Big Money Influence On California Politics
Implementing a matching funds program or a democracy dollars program is estimated to increase the number of people who run for office.
NY Can Boost Voter Turnout With This Single Change
Current low voter turnout rates concentrate power in the hands of too few constituents, which results in less accountability.
Trump Calls For Election Of Principals By School Parents
Former President Donald Trump launched a fired-up culture war… at American classrooms, calling… for certification of “patriotic teachers.
Enfranchising Voters In Washington State Jails Face Local Pushback
Washington State…allocated $2.5 million for grants to counties wishing to ease ballot access to a group of people who are eligible to vote.
George Santos, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Citizens United
Ahead of 13th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision…, Washington was rocked by two…campaign finance scandals.
Bill Looks To Remove Straight Party Voting From Oklahoma
Senate Bill 568,…by Democratic State Senator Mary Boren looks to amend parts of Oklahoma law, removing the straight party option.
Signature Drive Begins To Rid Alaska Of Ranked Voting
Alaska Lt. Gov. certified an application for petition that, if successful, would get rid of…ranked choice voting…and non-partisan primary.
- Why We Need Civics Education
- How ChatGPT Hijacks Democracy
- How Restaurant Workers Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low
- 10 Ways Citizens United Is Damaging Our Democracy
- Risks Ahead In SCOTUS ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ Case
- Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy?
- Supreme Court May Mull New Change To The Voting Rights Act
- Report: Enhancing Security Through Rethinking Election Funding
- Momentum Gathers To Improve 2030 Census
- C-SPAN Won’t Solve Your Democracy Problem, America
WORLDWIDE
How Modern Military Technology Reduces Probability Of Democratisation
The spread of military technologies is an inhibitor to democratic reform. This raises serious questions regarding the future.
The Women Of Iran Are Not Backing Down
In a country where the Persian language prioritizes the female in its sentences women are finally demanding their rights be prioritized.
Hong Kong Tightening Its Grip On Foreign Journalists
With the arrest of Japanese photographer Michiko Kiseki Hong Kong’s media repression has been expanded to foreign journalists.
In Cameroon, Investigative Journalists Want More Protection
After the murder of their colleague Martinez Zogo, a government critic, Cameroonian journalists have said they won’t be intimidated…
Zimbabwe Opposition Warns Of Regime Election Violence
The leader of Zimbabwe’s main opposition party has warned of…repression by the ruling Zanu-PF party to ensure victory in elections.
How Online Censorship Affects Internet Freedom in China
The sheer perseverance and linguistic ingenuity of activists and dissidents are impressive, but the Chinese state’s state of online freedom is less so.
China Protesters Test Xi’s Resolve After Covid Pivot
Before…citizens started heading back to their…villages for Lunar New Year, tensions were brewing across nation over…bans on fireworks.
Sierra Leone Law To Keep 30% Posts For Women In Power
Sierra Leone has set laws to increase number of women in decision-making in private and public sectors, five months before presidential polls.
European Parliament Head Plans Firewalls Against Corruption
To stop instances of corruption, the European Parliament is planning to put in place “firewalls” as well as “sound alarm bells early.”
- European Parliament Head Plans Firewalls Against Corruption
- Slovakia Tries The Swiss Path Of Popular Initiatives
- Czech Billionaire Fights Fraud Trial Alongside Presidential Contest
- How Brazil’s Insurrection Was Fueled By Tech Platforms
- Raponda Named Gabon’s First-Ever Female VP
- The Future Of South Korean Democracy
- Haiti’s Democracy Dying As Last Senators Leave Office
- Baluchs In Eastern Iranian Province Defy Protest Crackdown
- Russia’s Ruling Party Uses AI To Purge Anti-War Voters
- Thousands Protest Against Tunisian President’s Seizure Of Power