Thirty million dollars and counting has poured into the campaign for a swing seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, with TV ads swamping the airwaves.
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Costly Court Race Points To Future For Judicial Elections
Tech Lobbyists Fight States Over Privacy Violations
Senator Whitney Westerfield has re-introduced a data privacy bill to give consumers more control over personal information online in Kentucky.
A Campaign Aide Didn’t Write That Email. A.I. Did.
Fake A.I. images of Donald J. Trump getting arrested in New York spread faster than they could be fact-checked last week.
How Big Should The House Of Representatives Be?
We all know that democracy is about words and law, oratory and policy. But democracy is also about math. This is one of its most interesting features.
Federalist Society Isn’t Quite Sure About Democracy Anymore
The Texas sun was just beginning to rise over central Austin as groups of neatly-dressed law students arrived at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center.
An Attack on Arkansas Public Referendums
Republican politicians in Arkansas were seething three years ago over progressive initiatives that legalized medical marijuana and increased minimum wage.
How Did State Supreme Court Races Get So Expensive?
Politicos have increasingly realized that state supreme court elections can be just as important as executive or legislative elections.
Cryptocurrency Industry Lobbying Skyrocketed In 2022
The cryptocurrency industry’s political influence expanded significantly as they spent $21.6 million on federal lobbying in 2022.
New Mexico Is Making It Easier To Vote
New Mexico’s legislature has restored voting rights to those on probation, improve access for Native voters, and automate registration.
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- Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year
- A Police Stop Is Enough To Make Someone Less Likely To Vote
- FEC Hikes Contribution Limits Ahead Of 2024 Election Cycle
- Philadelphia To Use Electronic Poll Books In This Year’s Election
- Properly Funded NY Public Campaign Financing Can Make a Difference
- A 10-Step Guide To Saving American Democracy
WORLDWIDE
Zimbabwe: Young Voters Register For Elections
Zimbabwe’s merged president and parliamentary elections are five months away. Ongoing registration is giving first-time voters, a chance to pick a leader.
Exile Or Prison: Egypt’s Offer To Critics Abroad
Egyptian authorities are refusing to provide identity documents, including passports, birth certificates, and national IDs to critics living abroad.
Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads
Proposed EU regulation will increase public scrutiny of paid political messaging, restrict distribution of political ads based on individual sensitivities.
Democracy Is In The Streets
Muck around with the belief of citizens in a democracy that their governments are actually democratic, and you’re asking for trouble.
Sudan Junta And Democracy Forces Agree On New Government
A new civilian-led transitional government will be established in Sudan on April 11 after an agreement by the military leaders and pro-democracy forces.
Study: Africa’s Discontent With Quality Of Democracy Growing
Africans have consistently shown strong desire for democratic, accountable governance, but not satisfied with the quality of democracy in their countries.
World’s Biggest Democracy Is Jettisoning Freedom And Tolerance
India’s global recognition is at risk as its growing disregard for basic freedoms draws criticism despite its contributions to global issues.
How Mexico And Belgium Cope With Online Campaign Finance
Online campaign costs have risen in Mexico and Belgium, despite their apparent differences, both face comparable difficulties.
Defending Democracy Against A Rapidly Evolving Internet
2022 saw significant online ecosystem changes that have the potential to further erode global democratic systems and values.
- Defending Democracy Against A Rapidly Evolving Internet
- Nigeria’s Flawed Election Risks A Democratic Backslide
- Peru’s Democracy Is Under Threat
- Confronting An Assault On Democracy In Tunisia
- Who Was Freed In Nicaragua’s Surprise Political Prisoners Release?
- Democracy Is Reviving In Asia
- Georgian Government Faces Backlash Over Proposed “Foreign Agents” Bill
- Thailand’s Crackdown on Free Speech with Satirical Calendars
- Number Of Nigerian Women Lawmakers Shrinks By Nearly Half
- Economy As The ‘Next Trigger’ For Iran Protests