After being found guilty of corruption Friday, Suu Kyi was given a seven-year prison term in addition to her previous sentence of 26 years.
Shielded By Russia And China, Myanmar Junta Turn More Brutal
The authoritarian excesses of Myanmar’s junta, which now include the death penalty, are enabled by protection from China and Russia.
Iran Urged To Free Baha’i Poet Wrongfully Imprisoned
The award-winning author was accused of placing Iranian national security at risk, although there is no evidence to back up this claim.
COVID-19 And Voter Turnout In The 2020 Election
COVID-death rates depressed turnout somewhat from 2016 levels, contributed to increased use of mail and early-in-person voting.
All Candidates For Office Should Disclose Their Tax Returns
The release of Donald Trump’s tax returns, is at the very least, a significant step toward greater political transparency.
Russia Is Europe’s Most Dangerous Country For Journalists
2022 witnessed an increase in violence against journalists, especially in Russia, with many losing their lives for doing their job.
Happy New Year 2023
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Big Cities In Swing States Saw Declines In Midterm Voting
Big cities faltered this year in producing the large vote totals that Democrats have traditionally relied on for election wins in many states.
Voter ID, Partisan Gerrymandering Struck Down In NC Rulings
The North Carolina Supreme Court issued two important rulings in voting rights cases Friday, on gerrymandering and voter ID.
Georgia’s Racial Turnout Gap Grew In 2022
Despite high voter turnout in last month’s election, the racial turnout gap was larger than any point in the past decade.