Democracy Chronicles

Former US Senators Sign Letter Warning of Dangers to Democracy

A group of former U.S. Senate members from both the Democratic and Republican parties is urging current members to be “guardians of our democracy”.

Could Half of Oklahoma End Up Under Native American Jurisdiction?

Attorneys outlined “seismic” results if the ruling stands: Tribe members would be exempt from state taxes and could impose taxes on non-Native business.

Thousands of Florida Mailed Ballots Were Not Counted

Florida officials say thousands of mailed ballots were not counted because they were delivered too late to state election offices.

Why Voters Can Look Forward to Crowded Chicago Mayoral Election

Candidates for mayor need at least 12,500 signatures from registered voters and it’s a tradition for candidates to challenge their opponents’ petitions.

Both Political Parties Use Ballot Harvesting, But What is It?

Investigation into illegally collected and possibly stolen absentee ballots in an undecided congressional race highlights the term ballot harvesting.

Buffalo Billions Scandal Lays Bare NY State’s Corruption

Charges against Joseph Gerardi speak a culture of corruption in Albany and need for a serious assessment of NY State’s ethics laws. Citizens Union reacted.

Demanding Election Integrity in North Carolina’s District 9

Reports provide alarming evidence of an ongoing effort to illegally harvest ballots, buy votes, dispose of ballots, and alter voters’ intended choices.

Demos Condemns Multi-State Power Grab by Republican Leaders

Republican lawmakers are undermining the will of the people with flagrant measures to curb the authority of incoming elected officials and voters.

D.C. Council Passes Sweeping Anti-Corruption Reform Legislation

Pay-to-play and ethics reform legislation passed by the D.C Council last night will strengthen small-donor public financing of D.C. elections and others.

Billionaires Eyeing White House Visit Early Voting States

Billionaires eyeing White House visit early voting states where they all said they would do everything for a successful 2020 Presidential race.

Comparative Perspectives on Political Finance Regulations

Money is a necessary component of the democratic process, enabling the expression of political support as well as competition in elections.

Top Candidate Absent From Nigerian Election Accord Ceremony

Nigeria’s opposition candidate absent at the signing of an election agreement stating a commitment to hold peaceful election early next year.

Thai Government Lifts Politics Bans Ahead of Polls

Thai government on Tuesday lifted ban on political activities imposed when it seized power in a coup, action taken in preparation for 2019 polls.

Reflections From Around the World on Participatory Budgeting

The International Observatory on Participatory Democracy conference was in Barcelona where PB was explored, how it can be used and what its limitations are.

Thailand Must Lift Draconian Speech Restrictions

Thailand’s junta should immediately end restrictions on the right to free expression so that credible national elections can be held on February 24, 2019.

Putin Defends Jailing of 77-Year-old Activist

Putin on Tuesday defended jailing of 77 year old activist over calls to protest, stressing he wants to prevent events like France’s “yellow vest” revolt.

Thailand to Hold Parliamentary Elections in February

Thailand to hold parliamentary elections February 24, an announcement which coincided with that of the ruling junta lifting a ban on political campaigning.

Documentary: Women, Social Media And The Revolution

Social media can drive social change or even spark revolutions. Women around the world use the Internet as a weapon in their struggle for equal rights.

Egypt Restricts Yellow Vests Sales to Avoid Copycat Protests

Egypt restricts yellow vests sales to avoid copycat protests during next month’s anniversary of 2011 popular uprising that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak.

Thailand Urged Not to Return Cambodian Dissident

Thailand should not do Cambodia’s bidding by forcibly returning an outspoken activist who exposed police failures to stop abuses and child sex trafficking.

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