The COVID pandemic has put Latin American communities and governments under immense strain, putting democracy to the test.
Benin’s Star Slips As Beacon Of Democracy
Benin, once West Africa’s poster child for democracy, is under fire after two opposition leaders were sentenced to harsh prison terms.
Biden’s democracy summit must deliver on its aims to beat authoritarianism
Last week’s Summit for Democracy was significant but it means nothing if participants do not move past talk to a clear action plan.
Chinese President Xi, Russia’s Putin, Hold Video Meeting
Putin and Xi met by video conference Wednesday, emphasizing close alliance despite both countries’ poor relations with the West.
South African High Court Orders Zuma Back to Jail
South Africa’s High Court has ordered former President Jacob Zuma back to jail calling the decision to grant him medical parole irrational.
Democratic state officials call on Biden to boost election funding
Top election officials in 14 states Monday asked Biden to boost election funding, citing financial strain of Covid-19, shift to mail voting.
Black leaders to push Biden White House for more voting rights muscle
Black leaders plan to warn White House officials that it is past time for President Joe Biden to fully support voting rights legislation.
Trump loses bid to block his tax returns from Congress
Donald Trump’s lawsuit to prevent House legislators from obtaining his tax returns was dismissed Tuesday by a federal judge.
Far too little vote fraud to tip election to Trump, AP finds
A new AP review of voter fraud in six battleground states in 2020 shows the number of cases would not have changed the outcome.
Combating College Voter Suppression
Significant barriers and inconvenient aspects of voter registration and voting at college prevent students from going to the polls.