State and local election officials want more money, better and earlier planning from political leaders as they prepare for November elections
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The Cybersecurity 202: These are the top things officials say they need to run November’s elections
Trump tagged Supreme Court decision on his Tax Returns “not fair”
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Trump is not immune from New York State Prosecutor’s subpoena for his tax returns. Trump said it was a witch-hunt.
Election Meddling Drives DHS to Seek Help Tracking Social Media
The Homeland Security Department has appealed for expertise to help track and analyse social media disinformation by Russia, China, Iran, North Korea.
Prospect of chaos in November grows as coronavirus cases rise and Trump escalates attacks on voting
Hopes for an orderly vote in November are fading away as coronavirus cases rise and President escalates attacks on voting.
Social media platforms gird for 78 days of disinformation chaos after Election Day
It would be crucial for the November 2020 election results to be known on election day to avoid a storm of social media speculations.
November Disaster
Coronavirus came with challenges to the US election landscape. There is impending disaster if adequate measures are not taken ahead of November’s polls.
Senate Democrats urge Pompeo to ensure Americans living overseas can vote in November
With coronavirus restrictions looming over 2020 polls voting rights of Americans overseas are in the spotlight. Senate Dems urged DoS to ensure they vote.
Guardrails line the journey in the life of a mail-in ballot
Trump and his allies have consistently said mail-in voting is a recipe for fraud. But key experts describe a structure that would ensure the opposite.
States Step Up Cybersecurity Efforts Ahead of the 2020 Election
Stronger cybersecurity is crucial to 2020 polls seen interference in 2016. States are stepping up cybersecurity efforts ahead of 2020 elections.
GOP support for mail voting is growing, but hard to hear over Trump
Mail-in voting is ideal for pandemic elections. GOP initial support for the voting method was weak but more and more of its members are supporting it.
- Passage of Justice in Policing Act a Key Step to Rooting Out Systemic Racism in Law Enforcement
- Senate Republicans Kill Measure to Require Reporting of Foreign Election Assistance Offers & Back Trump’s Excuses on Russia Bounties
- NH officials prepare for socially distanced election this year
- Exclusive: Senate Democrats press AG Barr for answers about poll closures on Native American reservations
- Adam Schiff accuses social media companies of misinformation negligence
- Google removes ads with misleading voter registration info
- Cybersecurity and COVID Challenge Election Preparations
- Rights group and celebrities urge Senate to act on voting rights
- Book: What you need to know about voting – and why
- In 2013 the supreme court gutted voting rights – how has it changed the US?
WORLDWIDE
Malawi president under fire for family appointments to cabinet
The people of Malawi fought hard to oust Peter Mutharika but Lazarus Chakwera who benefited from this movement has resorted to nepotism in appointments.
Hong Kong set to become the new Tibet?
Hong Kong is heading toward the same fate as Tibet after China imposed a new security law that criminalises calls for independence.
Brazil’s President Tests Positive for COVID-19
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19. Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and his regime has largely neglected it.
Why Covid-19 is North Korea’s ‘black swan’
An embattled North Korean economy has been further weakened by coronavirus pandemic, somewhat its “black swan”, even though the regime still plays tough.
Ethiopia: At least 150 Killed in Clashes Following Death of Outspoken Singer
Riots in Ethiopia’s Oromia region over the killing of popular singer persist. 150 have since died from repression. PM Abiy Ahmed was seen as a reformer.
Britain Poised to Ban Huawei
From VOA: The British government is set to end the participation of Chinese telecom giant Huawei in
State-sponsored disinformation – the elephant in the room
Scholar Sohini Chatterjee says disinformation is not solely a foreign challenge as “democratically-elected leaders are increasingly fuelling [its spread]”.
Monitoring COVID-19´s impact on democracy & human rights
Covid-19 Global Monitor is hosting a live web event on July 7, 2020, to discuss the pandemic’s impact on human rights and democracy.
Zimbabwe Man Shot by Chinese Employer Disabled, Looking for Compensation
A Zimbabwean man shot by a Chinese national over pay dispute has asked for compensation as he fears he has become crippled for life.
Interview: what Chance for Democracy After President Pierre Nkurunziza’s Death?
Birgit Schwarz [talked to HWR]…about whether the election of a new government and Nkurunziza’s death could finally lead to democratic change in [Burundi].
- Interview: what Chance for Democracy After President Pierre Nkurunziza’s Death?
- Malawi State Official Says Mutharika Has Conceded Defeat, Moved Out of Presidential Palace
- How COVID could kill off populism
- ‘Maduro’s machinations’ consolidating control in Venezuela?
- Killing of 2 Zimbabweans by Chinese Man Rehashes China’s racial prejudice in Africa
- Political Violence Flares in Malawi Ahead of Fresh Polls
- Don’t underestimate resilience of the smart new despotisms
- Time to confront China’s global influence: Post-COVID prospects for Beijing’s sharp power
- Britain Battles over History
- Civil society sources of Ukraine’s resilience