Nguyen Phu Trong, the leader of the Communist Party in Vietnam, has compared his anti-corruption effort to a “blazing furnace.”
Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Assaults Rights
Indonesia’s new criminal code puts at risk the basic rights of millions. LGBT people, and religious minorities will be particularly affected.
Officials Urged To Modernize New York’s Election Systems
One of the initiatives New York officials are concentrating on is making it simpler to register to cast an absentee ballot.
Oregon Teen’s Activism Could Lead To Lower Voting Age
A 15-year-old’s political activism could result in Oregon legislators considering giving 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote.
Study Examines Influence Of Secret Donors In US Politics
How dark money is influencing who controls Washington is one of the controversial issues raised by the rise in dark money.
Ohio Voters Will Need Photo ID For In-Person Voting
Ohio – Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday signed a bill that will require Ohio voters to show a photo ID when voting in person…
118th Congress Hardly Reflects Modern American Religion
Religiously speaking, the incoming 118th Congress looks like America — that is, the America of decades past, rather than today.
Iran’s Protest Supporters Face Arrests, Working Bans
Alavi was reporting on victims of most recent protests… The countrywide protests erupted in autumn after Jina dead in police custody.
Benin Holds Parliamentary Election Set To Test Democracy
Voters in Benin went out on Sunday for legislative poll seen as a test of democracy as opposition parties are back on ballot.
The Year Of Living Dangerously For Indonesian Democracy
As a young and rapidly developing nation, Indonesia naturally faces numerous challenges among which is the preservation of democracy.