There is a new Government of National Unity (GNU) in Libya. The stakes are human rights, and free and fair elections in December 2021.
China Erasing H&M From Internet Amid Xinjiang Backlash
China is erasing H&M from the internet as part of its backlash against any businesses or individuals critiquing its actions in Xinjiang.
Hundreds arrested in Belarus ‘Freedom Day’ protest
Belarus ‘Freedom Day’ protests were repressed as the Lukashenko regime enforces crackdown on the country’s pro-democracy swell.
Democrats Launch Senate Battle Over Massive Election Changes
The largest overhaul in U.S. elections in a generation pushed by Dems sets up a fight with the GOP set to exacerbate partisan tensions.
Would Canadian Citizenship Free Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi?
If dissident Saudi blogger Raif Badawi is granted Canadian citizenship it would offer him new legal rights in his home country.
Georgia Bans Giving Water To Voters Under Sweeping Restrictions
Opponents of the measure decried it as among the country’s most damaging attempts to limit access to the ballot box.
Dissident Navalny Says He Is Being ‘Tortured’ In Russian Prison
A lawyer for Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, said the imprisoned Kremlin critic told her that he had been tortured in prison.
Indiana Bill Would Forbid Internet-Connected Voting Machines
HB 1365 under consideration in Indiana’s Senate would make it illegal for voting machines in the state to be connected to the Internet.
Georgia Bill Could Shift Power Over Elections To GOP Appointees
A new Georgia bill being considered by state-lawmakers would shift power over elections in the state to GOP-appointed officials
Civics Education Failing to Boost Youth Voting Or Volunteerism
States that have civics education do not always have higher test scores, more youth voting, or more young people volunteering.