Sierra Leone has set laws to increase number of women in decision-making in private and public sectors, five months before presidential polls.
European Parliament Head Plans Firewalls Against Corruption
To stop instances of corruption, the European Parliament is planning to put in place “firewalls” as well as “sound alarm bells early.”
Slovakia Tries The Swiss Path Of Popular Initiatives
Three decades after independence, Slovakia is trailing Switzerland on the path of decision-making via direct democratic popular rights.
Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina
The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.
Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories
Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.
Czech Billionaire Fights Fraud Trial Alongside Presidential Contest
Czech former PM returned to court…to fight fraud accusations over a 2 million euro subsidy, days before a presidential election.
Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy?
Experts draw attention to the role played by social media in the violence committed by Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday in Brazil.
Supreme Court May Mull New Change To The Voting Rights Act
If those seeking a narrowing of the VRA are successful, it would significantly diminish the use of the law to challenge ballot regulations.
Report: Enhancing Security Through Rethinking Election Funding
Elections cost American taxpayers approximately $2 billion per year—a figure that may grow to $5 billion in the near future.
Momentum Gathers To Improve 2030 Census
The Census Bureau has begun to prepare for next decennial count. As part of preparations, the bureau invited public comments.