The feud between the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister in Tunisia has devolved into a constitutional impasse.
Widening US Political Rift May Threaten Science And Medicine
The aversion or inclination to participate that underpins approach to medical research in the US is driven in part by political ideology.
Can #FreeHaiti Movement Bring Democracy To Struggling People?
Plagued by government mistrust, corruption, foul play, the hashtag #freeHaiti has permeated social. But can it bring democracy to Haiti?
Vermont Lawmakers Considering Universal Vote-by-Mail Proposal
The bill will provide a procedure for voters to correct errors in their cast ballots. It would also create a nationwide vote-by-mail scheme.
New York’s New Definition of “Political Party” is a Disaster
The Socialist Party would not have achieved eligibility in 1900 if New York’s novel concept of “political party” had been in place then.
Lawmakers Move To Expose Foreign Money In US Think Tanks
Three Republican members of Congress proposed law to raise threshold for openness in think tanks receiving international funding.
Facebook Didn’t Stop 10 Billion Views of Election Disinformation
If Facebook had taken steps earlier last year, it might have avoided 10 billion views of deceptive election-related material in the U.S.
New Book Considers Democracy’s Future, Improving Governance
A key researcher sees democracy as springboard to better governance rather than an idealized end point on the democratic path.
26th Amendment Anniversary, Reminder of Value of Youth Vote
The 26th Amendment anniversary is a reminder of the value of youth vote. Youth were very involved in advocacy leading to the law.
The Tyranny Of Public Ratings In Our Hyper-Democracy
Ratings are common today. Even items like toothpaste are ranked. The age of collective opinion, and its hyper-democracy, is here.