Following the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade most Americans want a reform of the Supreme Court with the adoption of term limits.
Most See Their Own Party’s Falsehoods As More Acceptable
The study on partisan biases has significance for understanding the hyperpolarized political environment in the United States today.
Philippines To Swear In New Leader As Duterte Leaves
With his inauguration, the Marcos political dynasty, overthrown in 1986 as a result of a public uprising, makes an astounding comeback.
Russia Tightens Legislation On ‘Foreign Agents’
The State Duma enacted a new law Wednesday that will make it simpler for the government to designate dissidents as “foreign agents.”
Supreme Court Expands State Power Over Native American Tribes
The Supreme Court Wednesday dramatically increased state power over Native American tribes and undercut its own 2020 ruling.
US State Institutions and Democratic Opportunity
State-level institutions offer democratic opportunity than federal ones. They readily give majorities a chance to rule on equal terms.
Negative Partisanship Works In American Elections
The vocabulary of American politics is vehement, with characters on the right and left demonizing those on the other side as extremists.
New York City’s Noncitizen Voting Law Is Struck Down
In January 2022 New York City passed laws allowing non-citizen residents to cast ballots. A judge has now invalidated that law.
India Arrest Of Fact-Checker Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom
A persistent tendency has emerged in the erosion of Indian democracy. The nation’s journalistic liberties are deteriorating alarmingly.
Navalny Appeal Rejected; Another Kremlin Critic Jailed
In his appeal, Navalny said prison officials forbade his attorneys from bringing necessary equipment to a court hearing inside a prison.