NYC Mayor’s online program for tallying resident’s favorite pizza topping is a way for him to show how ranked-choice voting works.
Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Released From Jail
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow has been released from jail. She could soon be back in custody under Beijing’s new security law.
How Peru’s Electoral Drama Is Damaging Democracy
Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s presidential candidate, wants to use legal means to prevent defeat, reminiscing Trump’s unpleasant techniques.
The Need To Fix Jamaica’s Democracy
We’re not sure if Jamaica has two major parties. There’s the ruling party and the collapsing Opposition, to be sure (whichever you pick).
Death Threats Are Terrorizing Election Workers
Interviews and documents show that, election officials and their families face threats such as hanging, firing squads, bomb blasts.
Ivy League Dominance Presents A Threat To Democracy
Experts say that the growing concentration of wealth and influence at Ivy League colleges poses a “fundamental threat to our democracy.”
No More Spying on Journalists
The DOJ is highly tempted by revealing data held by telephone and email companies despite state spying threatening press freedom.
Consolidating Indonesia’s Deteriorating Democracy
There are fears Indonesia’s democracy will slump further following a global trend of regimes restricting freedoms during the pandemic.
What’s Happening To Democracy In Latin America?
In Latin America, political upheavals are taking place as the region deals with one of the world’s worst outbreaks of Covid-19 and recession.
The Oligarchs Who Help Turn Democracy Into Autocracy
Rulers — and the oligarchs who support them — have found out how to establish a one-party state without resorting to coups.