Progressives argue New Jersey’s democracy is shattered when a small number of people decide who the party-backed candidates are.
Corporations, Vocal About Racial Justice, Go Quiet on Voting Rights
Corporations were vocal about racial justice during last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests but are quite quiet on voting rights.
Political Cartoonist Says He Was Tortured In Bangladeshi Jail
Bangladeshi cartoonist Kabir Kishore arrested in May 2020 under a cyber security law was released March 4. Kishore says he was tortured.
Raised Fists, Kneeling During Anthem OK At US Olympic Trials
At upcoming Olympic trials, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will allow raised fists, kneeling during national anthem.
China Sharply Reduces Elected Seats In the Hong Kong Legislature
China has sharply reduced the number of elected seats in Hong Kong’s legislature, a setback for Hong Kong’s besieged democracy movement.
Tech Revolution Is Boost To Democracy In Africa, But Not Enough
The digital revolution sparked hopes for democratic transition in Africa starting in the mid-2000s. But things haven’t worked quite well.
Rwanda Sees More Arrests and Prosecutions over YouTube Posts
Over the last year, Rwandan authorities arrested or prosecuted at least eight people who used YouTube to report current events.
Ukraine Has A Real Chance To Challenge Its Media Oligarchs
Ukraine’s President vowed to restrict the influence of pro-Russian oligarchs in the media, but is this just talk or can he walk the walk?
Dictatorships Play Whack-A-Mole With African Digital Rights
African dictatorships are playing whack-a-mole with African digital rights, inventing restrictive policies to suppress freedom of speech.
Here’s How Canadians Can Keep Big Money Out of Politics
For campaign finance laws to be effective, they have to be able to limit donations and spending and promote transparency.