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Faulty Georgia Voting Machines Are A Failure of Democracy
Report Outlines Tools to Protect The Vote From Cyber Attack
The Brennan Center’s “Better Safe Than Sorry” report offers tools that those in charge of elections can use to protect the vote from cybercriminals.
Polls Shows Majority Uncertain About The Fairness Of American Elections
According to the new NPR/Marist poll many American voters do not believe that elections are fair. Choices of some voters are not considered at times.
Will Bloomberg Run For President As A Democrat?
Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is actively thinking of running for president in 2020 as a Democrat.
The Under-examined Role Of Election Equipment Vendors
US elections employ a number voting materials, equipment during elections. ES&S, Hart, and Dominion are the dominant election equipment vendors.
Election Security Guide For Public Officials And Those Running For Office
The Brennan Center’s campaign on election protection is meant to assist those running for office to help make the midterm polls free from interference.
Democrats Pursue Lawsuit In Battle Over Wisconsin Gerrymandering
Wisconsin Democrats have started preparations for the 2020 elections by putting up a legitimate fight, contesting Republican gerrymandering in the state.
Mismanaged Georgia Election System May Lead to a Primary Do-Over
A stunning twist of event primaries held on the 22 of May in Georgia ended up with a Republican victory but with a total confusion over who the Republican state House victor is.
8 Ways You Can Help Protect Our Elections From Cyberattack
Impelling concerns of cyberattack ahead of November midterms have led the Brennan Center to draft a guide with 8 ways citizens can fight off the attacks.
Should Election Officials Decide Which Initiatives To Put On Ohio Ballot?
Plaintiffs in Schmitt v Husted are challenging a seemingly arrogated prerogative by Ohio election officials to decide on what initiative to put on ballot.
- Should Election Officials Decide Which Initiatives To Put On Ohio Ballot?
- Call For Massachusetts Ranked Voting System Draws Support
- The Overlooked Weak Link in Election Security: Local Voting
- Lawmakers Want US Intelligence Assessment Of Fake Videos
- Post-Trump Foreign Policy Must Embrace Democratic Values Again
- Is Facebook Better Prepared for Election Meddling Attempts?
- The Basics: The 2018 Midterm Elections in the United States
- Why the Democrat Campaign Spending Prioritizes Online Ads
- National Emergency Declared Over Foreign Election Meddling
- Federal Civil Rights Commission Finds Voting Rights Under Attack
WORLDWIDE
Mexico’s Next Anti-Money Laundering Czar Vows Tough Action
Mexico’s new financial intelligence chief feels “shameful” as little has been done on bribes that Brazilian firm Odebrecht executives claim had been paid.
Former Argentina President Indicted On Corruption Charges
Argentina’s former president C Fernandez was indicted on Monday for bribes recieved from construction companies in exchange for public works contracts.
Guatemala Defies Court Order by Stopping Anti-Graft Chief’s Return
Guatemala defies court order on return of head of the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala, or CICIG, to the country.
Peru President’s Corruption Reforms Raise Tension With Congress
Peru opposition slams high-stakes vote over President’s proposals over anti-graft reforms, a high-stakes move that could force out the Cabinet and Congress.
Equatorial Guinea Vice President Detained in Brazil With $50 Million
Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Obiang Mangue was over the weekend detained in Brazil by federal police and revenue authorities for possession of well over $50 million.
South Sudanese Peace Deal Brings Cautiously Optimism From Locals
South Sudan’s warring parties signed what is call a final peace agreement to end a civil war that killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions.
Corruption Law at Risk as Peru’s President Faces Standoff With Congress
Peru’s president wants the opposition-dominated Congress to hold a special session this week to debate his proposed anti-corruption measures.
Podcast Reviews Tunisia’s Path From Dictatorship To Democracy
Tunisia, where the Arab uprisings began seven years ago, faces many difficulties in its transition on the economic, political and security fronts.
Rwandan President Pardons Jailed Opposition Leader
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has pardoned jailed opposition leader Victoire Ingabire. A cabinet statement issued Friday evening announced the pardon.
International Day Of Democracy 15 September 2018
International Day of Democracy will mark its 10th anniversary on 15 September 2018. This day has been observed by United Nations member states since 2008.
- Anti-Putin Activist Seriously Ill in Russian Hospital, Maybe Poisoned
- Abuse of Female Journalists is Consistent Pattern Across the World
- Why Countries Need A Holistic Approach To Prevent Corruption
- Denials Will Not Erase Burma Military’s Crimes Against Humanity
- Why Ethiopia’s Fragile Reforms Need International Support
- China Claims Mass Muslim Detentions For Education, Not Mistreatment
- VIDEO: Election Interference as the New Norm Of Digital Statecraft
- Corruption Watchdog Says Anti-Foreign Bribery Laws Ignored
- Tortured Ugandan Politician Confronts Dictatorship With Allegations
- Aung San Suu Kyi Says Jailed Journalists Have Right to Appeal