One year after a failed attempt to reject the will of the voters, states, local governments, and Congress must act to secure elections.
Internet Censorship Cost Global Economy $5.5 Billion in 2021
Internet blackouts, social media shutdowns, and bandwidth-throttling by governments cost the global economy $5.5 billion in 2021.
Detained Ugandan Satirical Novelist Displays Signs Of Torture
Novelist and winner of the prestigious 2021 PEN Pinter Prize Kakwenza Rukirabashaija is the latest torture victim of the Ugandan regime.
Iranian Poet Dies In Prison After Being Detained
Iranian poet Baktash Abtin died after being arbitrarily detained. He is the latest victim of Iran’s repression of the freedom of expression
Belarus Jailing People For Praising Kazakhstan Protesters
After Russia sending troops to Kazakhstan to help quell dissent, Belarus is jailing its own citizens for supporting the protests.
They Helped Save Democracy and Are Being Tormented for It
These frontline election workers made sure the votes were counted in 2020. They got death threats. Their torturers stormed the Capitol.
San Francisco Tech Workers Take To Local Politics
Interest in San Francisco politics has piqued the interest of more tech sector employees, founders, investors who once shrugged it aside.
Mothers Demand Release Of Cuba Minors Jailed For Protests
The mothers say their children were detained and interrogated without the presence of adults, while prosecutors want 23 year sentences.
Press Freedom Has Crumbled Since Taliban Takeover
The Taliban overran and took over Afghanistan following US pull-out. Freedoms rapidly declined thereafter, including press freedoms.
New Law Allows Noncitizens To Vote In NYC
800,000+ noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City will now be allowed to vote after the city’s mayor allowed new legislation Sunday.