The vulnerability in SolarWinds resulted in an “apparent compromise” of “highly sensitive non-public documents,” such as sealed filings.
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SolarWinds Hack May be Big Setback to Judicial Transparency
Ex-Felon Lawmakers Backing Washington Felon Voting Reforms
Several formerly incarcerated Washington state residents last voiced support for voting rights for people convicted of felonies.
Legislature Moves Forward With Wyoming Voter ID Requirement
The bill would, among other things, mandate that “acceptable identification” be presented by anyone voting in person.
New York Absentee Ballot Voting could be Expanded
Reforms include a timeframe for processing absentee ballots and applications, earlier absentee ballot applications and ballot drop boxes.
Pay-to-Play Politics is the Norm According to Microsoft President
Microsoft CEO Brad Smith offered his employees a candid take this week on why the company gives money to politicians.
Can Proportional Representation in Congress Save the Country?
Election expert argues that change to some form of moderate proportional representation in Congress is absolutely essential.
How Blockchain Technology Could Support Democracy
In the wake of a bitter US election, the technology behind Bitcoin could offer a more secure and open democratic process.
D.C. Residents Ponder Ranked-Choice Voting
A debate has emerged among political activists whether the District’s electoral system should be changed to ranked-choice voting.
How Dark Money Helped Joe Biden Win the Presidency
President Joe Biden benefited from a record-breaking amount of donations from anonymous donors backing him.
A Welcome End to Trump’s Census Policy
One of President Biden’s first executive actions has reversed former President Donald Trump’s unprecedented policy of altering a key census count.
- To Limit Corporate Power, Fix Campaign Finance Laws
- GOP Lawmakers Backing Move to Ranked Voting in Utah
- Gerrymandering Remains Potent Threat to Democracy
- Queens Set to Hold NYC’s First Ranked-Choice Election
- Trump Has Discussed Starting a New Political Party
- Blind Massachusetts Voters Worry About Mail Voting Barriers
- First Bill of New Democratic Senate to be Election Reforms
- Why Arizona is Working to Ban Voting With a Sharpie Marker
- Fierce Debate Over Legality of Ranked Voting in Austin, Texas
- Innovative New Book is a User’s Guide to Democracy
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How AI Can Help Consumers Identify Fake News
New research shows that AI can help form accurate news assessments – but only when a news story is first emerging.
Where’s the Accountability for the Beirut Blast?
A domestic investigation riddled with due process violations and allegations of political interference suffers delay after delay.
Russian Activist Shevchenko Spends 2 Years Under House Arrest
Human Rights Watch writes that January 23 marks two years of a strict system of house arrest for Russian activist Anastasiya Shevchenko.
Targeted Killings of Afghan Journalists Threaten Free Media
A recent string of targeted killings in Afghanistan has created an atmosphere of fear among Afghan journalists.
A Review of World of Constitution Building in 2020
New constitutions were born, significant amendments were approved and reform processes were initiated across the four corners of the globe.
Kazakh Authorities Target Rights Groups in Coordinated Attack
Crackdown on local human rights groups casts serious doubt that Kazakhstan’s leadership is genuinely interested in reforms
Targeting of Egypt’s Human Rights Defenders Must Stop
UN expert deplored today the arrest and prolonged pre-trial detention of human rights defenders and bloggers
Thai Woman Gets 43 Years Jail For Insulting Politicians Online
65-year-old woman sentenced to more than 43 years in jail for sharing online posts criticising the royal family
Criminal Groups Increasingly Target Colombian Social Leaders
Illegally-armed groups and criminal organizations in Colombia are determined to drive out State institutions.
Older People Not Spared in Latest Tajikistan Crackdown
For simple acts, the Tajikistan police detained Nabiev on August 27, 2020 and accused him of illegal activities.
- Older People Not Spared in Latest Tajikistan Crackdown
- Mass Protests Swell Across Russia
- Uganda’s Bobi Wine Accuses President of Staging Vote ‘Coup’
- Crackdown on Dissidents Ahead of Vietnam Party Congress
- Elaborate Details of Putin’s Rumored Secret Palace Revealed
- Finding Patterns in Violent Threats Used by Autocrats in Media
- Navalny Releases Major Investigation Into Putin’s Wealth
- A Spectre of Violent Repression Looming Over Haiti
- Libyan Sides Agree to Hold Constitutional Referendum This Year
- Digital Interference in Elections Is Widespread Worldwide