Democracy game theory describes functioning of Pakistan’s democracy. The stakes are higher than representative democracy.
Defense Contractor PAC Donations Dry Up After 2020 Election
After the Capitol protests of Jan. 6, top defense contractors are avoiding making PAC donations, a major change in their political giving.
Two Ways Politicians Are Making It Harder To Pass Ballot Initiatives
Politicians are making it more difficult to vote. 24 states have adopted legislation to make it more harder to pass ballot initiatives.
Big Tech Lobbying and Campaign Spending Soars
Big Tech has surpassed Big Oil, Big Tobacco, with Amazon and Facebook spending almost twice as much as Exxon, Philip Morris in 2020.
Reimagining Protection for Human Rights Defenders
The world revolves around human rights defenders. They’re the driving forces behind progress; their liberty foreshadows greater liberty.
How A Lack Of Term Limits in Africa Weakens its Democracy
African Presidents give spurious reasons for wanting third terms. But the lack of term limits in Africa weakens the continent’s democracy.
It’s Time For Corporate America To Defend Democracy
There is a quick and efficient way to increase support for H.R. 1, the franchise expansion bill even as the Senate minority tries to kill it.
How Tanzania’s John Magufuli Hid His Tyranny
Tanzania went from being a country where free expression was accepted to absolute tyranny during John Magufuli’s six-year rule.
Report: US Democracy Has Declined Significantly in the Past Decade
Racial inequality, special-interest control, and party division should all be addressed as top priorities in the United States.
Why Gen Z Voting Rights Depend On State Legislatures
What is particularly remarkable about the 2020 election turnout is how many more young people came out, in various ways, to make their voices heard.