Freedom House no longer gives Benin high marks as “free” country and this is attributed to the actions of the current president.
Court Convicts 7 Prominent Hong Kong Democracy Activists
A judge in Hong Kong on Thursday convicted seven pro-democracy protest leaders including Jimmy Lai.
Is Cameroon’s Dictator Paul Biya Preparing Son To Rule Next?
There is growing speculation about Cameroon’s Paul Biya preparing son to rule next. Biya, 88, in office since 1982, ends latest term in 2025.
Share Your Opinions At The Workplace – For The Sake Of Democracy
Some studies, particularly in the U.S., have confirmed the correlation between workplace participation and democratic participation.
Bill Introduced To Make Voting Easier For People In Public Housing
To ease voting residents in federally subsidized housing will be able to register to vote when they fill out their lease and check their wages.
Court Win Is Good News For Michigan’s Independent Candidates
The Sixth Circuit ruled on March 29 that Michigan’s petition provision for statewide independent candidates is unconstitutional.
A Brief History of Presidential Campaigns by Vice Presidents
When it came to announcing their presidential campaigns, the vast majority of current or former vice presidents followed a similar schedule.
New Book Features Personal Accounts Of Exiled African Journalists
Personal accounts of African journalists forced into exile are featured in a new book published by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS).
Groundbreaking Study on Election Tech Industry and Voting Machines
A new study looks at voting machine purchases in 791 jurisdictions throughout the country. It establishes the supremacy of three vendors.
Kentucky Advances Bipartisan Early Vote Expansion
Kentucky’s legislature passed bipartisan voting rights legislation 91-3 on Monday, which makes early voting permanent in the state.