Nicaragua’s President, Daniel Ortega, has spent the last week repressing his political opponents through the police and the courts.
Do Celebrity Idols Bear Political Responsibility?
Political responsibility is not equated with entertainment. Fame may boost celebrity profile but it does not help with state duties.
A Case For Continued Election Observation In Africa
Observer report recommendations, which serve as the foundation for post-election reforms, are the core value of election observation.
Pakistan Pursuing An Unrelenting Assault On Journalism
Journalists in Pakistan are fired, harassed, and assaulted for critical reporting. Instead of empathy and support, they are mocked.
Algeria Election Sees Slow Turnout Amid Boycott
Parliamentary elections have taken place in Algeria, the first since Bouteflika’s removal. The turnout was slow amid a boycott.
South Africa Needs New Thinking For Its Democracy
Claims of racial bias against black pupils at private schools are commonplace in South Africa, also a reminder of the country’s realities.
7 States Still Have Bans On Atheists Holding Office
Seven states, in violation of the freedom of creed in the US Constitution, nevertheless prohibit atheists from entering public office.
Exodus Of Election Officials Raises Concerns Of Partisanship
Baseless claims of massive fraud by Republicans are why the once quiet job of election official is becoming a political minefield.
Democratizing Power of the Social-Media Stock Market
BitClout reduces everything—art, humor, and personhood—to monetary value, revealing who and what we are prepared to pay for.
Understanding Democracy Through Filipino Cinema
Democracy through Filipino cinema: five film critics weigh in on which Filipino film comes to mind when thinking of democracy.