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Dictatorship Accused of Vietnam Activist Clampdown
Renewed series of arrests and general repression during new widespread Vietnam activist clampdown
Ohio Reconsiders Election System for Judges
Ohio election system for judges has become increasingly partisan and new solutions are considered
High-Speed Financial Traders’ Campaign Contributions
Activists worry of explosion of high-speed financial traders’ campaign contributions in politics
Latin America Pot Legalization Considered
Latin America pot legalization include derivatives would be revolutionary for continent and beyond
VIDEO: Shields and Brooks on IRS Scandal
Famous PBS Newshour commentators Shields and Brooks on IRS scandal and money politics
Burma Frees Another Batch of Political Prisoners
Reforms continue apace as Burma frees another batch of prisoners and looks for American support
Citizens United Has Led to Tax Code Abuse
Money in elections case Citizens United brought tax code abuse that is driving regulators crazy
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Across the world, international civic engagement in government being transformed by social media