The 2020 elections exposed America as a democracy perhaps more dangerously divided than any other wealthy democratic state.
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The Doom Spiral of Pernicious Polarization
Dark Money Gets Darker With Less Disclosure In The 2022 Elections
There is a need to enforce more stringent rules on the disclosure if the problem of dark
Our System of Primary Elections Could Destroy Democracy
With the plurality system, if the winner has only one-third of the votes, that means two-thirds were on the losing side of the vote, expert.
Redistricting Likely to Undercut Strides Made by Women
Since 2018 the number of women in Congress has steadily risen with the 2020 election bringing that number to an historic high.
Voting is Surging In Georgia Despite Controversial Election Law
In April 2021, Georgia passed a law significantly restricting voter access. Nevertheless, voting has surged in the state since then.
Where Megadonors Are Spending Big to Shape The Democratic Party
Even though Democrats are practically certain to lose their majority in the House, their primaries are attracting record sums of money.
Democrats’ Hopes In House Hurt By New District Maps
The courts released a new slate of congressional districts Monday, which might help Republicans gain ground in this year’s midterms.
Election Officials Steel Themselves for Threats in Midterms
A number of election administrators claim threats and harassment have formed a consistent undertone to their work since 2020.
The Little Boxes Making A Mockery Of Campaign Finance Laws
Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon, facing challenge, wanted to send an urgent message to allies ahead of the primaries: It was time to fight.
- Supreme Court Loosens Rules On Personal Campaign Loans
- Election Denial In The Race For Pennsylvania Governor
- Moneyed Interests, Information Provision, and Congress
- Missouri Lawmakers Approve A Photo ID Requirement For Voters
- Missouri Passes New Congressional Map, Ending Stalemate
- Polarization And State Legislative Elections
- Ohio’s Redistricting Mess Threatens A Smooth Election In November
- Why We Need Term Limits For Supreme Court Justices
- NY Redistricting Master Holds Key to Congressional Power
- Idaho GOP riven by primary civil war
WORLDWIDE
‘Orbanization’? How To Capture A Democracy
Last month, Viktor Orban won a 4th term as Prime Minister of Hungary. A new EU report points to an electoral autocracy in the country.
Eurovision Vote Hacking Attempt Foiled, Police Say
According to Italian authorities, hackers who are loyal to Russia attempted to sabotage voting for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Prominent Hong Kong Democracy Advocates Arrested
China has made new arrests in its crackdown against democracy in Hong Kong. Among the five arrested is retired Cardinal Joseph Zen.
After Lebanon’s Collapse, Can an Election Fix The Country?
Lebanon has been facing political upheavals in recent years. The question is whether elections can fix and stabilize its politics.
Guinea Junta Bans Political Protests
The military junta ruling Guinea has banned political protests after announcing a three-year transition period before civilian rule is restored.
New Cuba Penal Code Tougher On Dissent
Officials in Cuba say the new penal code is modernizes the country’s laws but human rights groups, say it tightens restrictions on dissent.
Somalia Lawmakers Meet To Choose President In Delayed Vote
Lawmakers have finally chosen a new president. Current President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed was hoping to stay in power.
Youth Suffrage Proposal Rejected By Voters In Zurich
Proponents of the right to vote for youth as young as 16 in Switzerland suffered another setback following a vote in canton Zurich.
The Macbethian Tragedy Of Indonesian Democracy
In Indonesia, youth are mourning the demise of democracy. Their vigil was a colorful gathering that devolved into violence on April 11th.
- The Macbethian Tragedy Of Indonesian Democracy
- What’s Happened To Scotland’s Local Democracy?
- The Nigerian State Is The Greatest Threat To Nigerian Democracy
- Why The Marcos Family Is So Infamous In The Philippines
- Concerns Remain As Egypt Frees Activists And Critics
- VPN Use Skyrockets In Russia During Ukraine Invasion
- The Philippines’ ‘Strongman’ Problem
- How China Is Stepping Up Harassment Of Foreign Correspondents
- Journalists Assaulted Amid Political Transition In Pakistan
- Sri Lanka: The Divisions Behind The Country’s United Protests