American Muslims attempt to re-brand the phrase jihad for the modern world
2012 World Democracy Rankings Released to Public
Democracy continues to push forward despite difficulty in Central America, Europe: 2012 World Democracy Ranking reveal central features in democracy decline
Arab Spring Democracies Struggle With Dictatorship’s Leftovers
Violence and persistent divisiveness in Arab Spring democracies threaten to scuttle transition. Democracy must come from negotiation and compromise
Egypt Approaches Referendum With High Polarization
Egypt’s democracy transition is having a difficult time building any unity in Arab giant
Senate to Hold Key Talks on Election Reform
Election reform flows through the Congress and Senate hearing could expose Senate opinion
NJ Governor: I’m Not Too Fat to be President!
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has never been shameful about his weight: Governor claims that he doesn’t need to be skinny to win race for president. Is he too fat to be President?
Pennsylvania’s Fattah Fights Against Voter Suppression
Dangerously prevalent in election as poor and minorities targeted, Congressman fights against voter suppression that continues to present a danger to rights
Kenya Graffiti Artist Fights for Democracy, Against Corruption
Kenya graffiti artists fights corruption through his art, driving voters to the ballot booth: Kenya’s cultural diversity remains great strength for country
Disputed Egypt Referendum to Test Fragile Democracy
Democracy to be tested by disputed Egypt referendum that could lead to further instability: Egypt democracy stands at crossroads with young election system
Fiscal Cliff Talks Stalled, Political Battles Ahead
As fiscal cliff talks stalled, crisis hurting country as political incompetence stands center stage