Senate Republicans on Tuesday defeated a massive Democratic package that would overhaul America’s democratic architecture.
Alaska Holds Mock Ranked Choice Election With Fish
The modest pollock was on top for a few glory hours. In an online mock election for favorite Alaska seafood, it came out on top.
Gandhi’s Unique Vision Of Democratic Decentralisation
While centralization cannot be sustained or resisted without force, Gandhi saw decentralization as a corollary to nonviolence.
Rodrigo Duterte Undoes Democracy In Philippines
Although President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines treats all problems as nails and has only one tool, a hammer, he still has supporters.
Cambodia Charges Environmentalists With Insulting King
Activists Sun Ratha, Ly Chandaravuth, and Yim Leanghy, were arrested last week for photographing rubbish flow into a municipal river.
Thailand Democracy Protesters Plan Return To Streets
Thailand’s protesters intend to return to the streets Thursday, restarting a pro-democracy movement slowed down by Covid-19 breakouts.
Rival Protests In Peru As Tensions Rise Over Vote
In Peru, supporters of Pedro Castillo want the election results upheld, while supporters of Keiko Fujimori want the vote invalidated.
Jordan’s Palace Drama Moves To The Courtroom
On Monday, a former top adviser to King Abdullah II and a royal relative pleaded not guilty to accusations of sedition and incitement.
How A Congressional Voting Bill Would Impact Higher Ed
If Congress passes the Democratic-led For the People Act voting rights bill, college students across America will almost certainly be affected.
The Two-Party System Is Creating Polarization
America’s de facto two-party system has great advantages for stability. However, recent events show that it is also a recipe for polarization.