In a measure with urban vs. rural overtones Idaho’s Senate passed a bill Monday toughening getting initiatives or referendums on ballots.
Belarus Journalist Katsiaryna Barysevich Sentenced To 6 Months In Jail
Belarusian journalist Katsiaryna Barysevich has been jailed to six months and a fine over her coverage of protests in the country
India Fake News Problem Fueled By Digital Illiteracy
For more than 90% of India’s population, digital literacy is almost non-existent. This situation is fuelling the fake news problem in India.
Democratic Voting Bill Would Make Biggest Changes In Decades
House Resolution 1 led by the Democrats, aims to strike down hurdles to voting, partisan gerrymandering and big money in politics.
Threatened By Libertarians, Iowa GOP Moves Election Goal Posts
The Republican party in Iowa is agitated by competition from Libertarian which is causing it legislate barriers for alternative candidates.
Political Finance Reform As Tool To Promote Gender Inclusive Democracy
The lack of access to sufficient funding from their parties and external networks is a major obstacle to women participation in politics.
Worrying Rise in Online Violent Threats Against Women Journalists
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations but for female journalists the odds are much worse.
Thai Marchers Link Their Democracy Cause to Myanmar Protests
A new faction of Thai protestors is linking their cause to what is happening in Myanmar where protestors want the end of the coup regime.
French Citizens’ Convention ‘Direct Democracy’ Designed to Fail
The “gilets jaunes”, like Brexiteers and Trump supporters, are pushing for direct democracy which they argue should be eased by tech.
St. Louis Approval Voting System To Face First Real World Test
As St Louisans head to the polls today they will experiment approval voting system that allows them to vote not for one candidate but many.