Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling the popular music.
Governor Vetoes North Carolina Photo ID Bill
North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed a Republican-authored bill requiring voters to present photo identification.
Authorities Escalating Crackdown on Iran Human Rights Lawyers
Iranian authorities recently sentenced at least three lawyers to long prison terms for human rights activism and security forces have arrested another one.
Brazil Should End Use of Criminal Defamation to Persecute Journalists
Brazilian authorities should cease prosecuting journalists for defamation and repeal the country’s outdated criminal defamation laws.
Turkish Doctor Sentenced to Jail on Trumped-Up Charges
PHR condemns sentencing in absentia of Dr. Gençay, founder and former president of the Turkish Medical Association by Istanbul 37th Penal Court in Turkey.
Report Outlines Journalists Intimidation and Prison in Violent 2018
A multi pronged crackdown on the press continued throughout 2018, the Committee to Protect Journalists concludes in a report published Thursday.
The ACE Electoral Knowledge Network Launches A New Website
This year, the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network celebrates 20 years as the world’s largest online source of electoral knowledge.
Michigan Ballot Selfie Legalization Clears Hurdle
Taking “ballot selfies” would be legal in future Michigan elections under bipartisan legislation approved Wednesday by the House Elections Committee.
Jose Canseco Makes Pitch for Chief of Staff Job in Tweet to Trump
Jose Canseco has made his pitch for a big job at the White House, tweeting to President Donald Trump: “u need a bash brother for Chief if [sic] Staff.”
Cost of Implementing Nevada’s Motor Voter System Set at $5M
There’s no clear timeline on when Nevada’s newly minted automatic voter registration will be implemented, election officials told state lawmakers Tuesday.