In his memo on the For the People Act, Joe Manchin proposed as policy: “Ban partisan gerrymandering and use computer models.”
Journalists Fleeing Home Countries Find Few Safe Options
Governments around the world should establish emergency visas for journalists that would allow them to quickly flee danger, CPJ.
Hong Kong Police Raid Major Pro-Democracy Paper
China maintains its anti-democratic crackdown in Hong Kong. 500 police officers were sent Thursday to raid a pro-democracy newspaper.
Unlocking Global Democracy With Blockchain Technology
Democracy is still not entirely possible in some areas, emphasizing the need for decentralized solutions capable of empowering individuals.
Testing Times For Democracy In Nepal
In the past, the decision to dissolve parliament was met with widespread opposition from Nepalese society and opposition parties.
100 Political Scientists Publish Warning On US Democracy
Public trust in American democracy is dwindling. Over 100 political scientists recently issued a warning aptly titled “Statement of Concern.”
Does The Filibuster Help Or Hinder Democracy?
Key experts argue that the filibuster’s arcane workings pose a threat because it increasingly is being used to block majority rule.
A Political Storm Will Follow the Arizona “Recount”
The insurgency is ongoing, and the next violent inflection will occur in the weeks after the release of the Arizona “audit” results.
Founders Would Support Sweeping National Vote Reforms
The framers would have backed sweeping national election reforms. Madison argued Congress should check states on voting laws.
Coronavirus Pandemic Worsened Corruption In EU
During the pandemic, 29%of EU residents sought healthcare from well-connected friends or family, Transparency International survey.