An interesting new study has found out that people may identify an unfamiliar politician as an autocrat or a democratically elected leader.
From a success story, Montenegro’s Democracy Is In Danger
In the turbulent Balkan region, Montenegro was considered to be a success story. But now, Montenegro’s democracy is in danger.
Pandemic Snarls Redistricting – And 2022 Election Plans
The pandemic coincided with the census which decides each state’s share of the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Why Union Protections Are Critical To A Strong Democracy
Labor’s influence has declined. In 1983, 20% of employees had union protections. Today, it’s just half that, and unions are under siege.
A New Era Of Scrutiny For Corporate Political Activity
Companies are being scrutinized more and more for their political practices in this age of extreme political division in America.
Texas Local and State Governments Clash Over Voter Law Changes
Texas local and state governments clash over voter law changes with Gov. Greg Abbott claiming local actors acting in breach of the law.
Afghanistan Plan To Ban Girls’ Singing Dropped After Outrage
Afghanistan’s Education Ministry is stepping back from a decision that would apparently have banned girls older than 12 from singing in public.
Rights Groups’ Open Letter Claims Bahrain Formula 1 Abuses
Rights groups call on Formula 1 to investigate human rights violations in Bahrain and the company’s role in whitewashing the country’s rights record.
5-Year-Old Among Almost 100 Killed in Myanmar Protests
This is just the latest example of the military authorities’ determination to kill their way out of nationwide resistance to the coup.
American Tradition of Widows Following Their Husbands To Congress
A new report shows that 48 widows have either been appointed of elected to Congress to fill vacancies left by passing husbands.