Iranian security forces have arrested popular football player Voria Ghafouri on charges of “tarnishing the reputation of the national team”.
China Protests Call For Xi To Step Down Over Covid Policies
Protesters pushed to the brink by China’s strict COVID measures in Shanghai called for the removal of the country’s all-powerful leader.
Electoral Officials All Over The World Face Aggression And Harassment
Disinformation and…aggression targeting electoral officials in the information environment is a global problem and threat to democracy.
5 Professions That Need Extra Liability Insurance
Many professions come with liabilities that can be incredibly costly. If an accident or mistake damages property, impacts someone’s health
Thousands Protest Mexican President’s Electoral Reform Plan
Mexico’s electorate is rejecting President Obrador’s plans for reforming the election commission, suspecting a power grab.
Under Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua Has Become A One-Party State
In sham elections on November 6th the ruling party Sandinista National Liberation Front won 153 out of 153 municipalities.
Women Will Make Up Majority In Colorado Legislature
Colorado is set to become second state to elect majority female legislature, it will increase in the number of female state lawmakers nationwide.
Arizona Ballot Measure To Require Disclosure For Political Spending Wins
Voters pulled back the curtain on unknown campaign spending, approved ballot that requires public exposure of big-dollar donors.
Egypt: Detentions, Repression Follow Protest Calls
Egyptian authorities reportedly detained hundreds of people in a nationwide crackdown following calls for anti-government protests.
Could Iran Protests Prompt Another ‘Arab Spring’?
It’s often forgotten that Iran’s Green protest movement of 2009 was the precursor to the so-called “Arab Spring,” one observer notes.