JP Morgan wants the Securities and Exchange Commission to help it keep political spending information from activist investors.
Reforming New York’s Local and State Boards of Elections
New York’s poorly run elections are a perennial issue across the state. Therefore, there is a need for reform of election boards in the state.
China Must End Reprisal Against Li Qiaochu for Exposing Torture
Chinese Human Rights Defenders has called on the Chinese government to immediately end its detention of human rights defender Li Qiaochu.
Hacking Group is Targeting Vietnam’s Democracy Activists
A new report reveals that a hacking group close to the Vietnamese government is involved in hacking attacks against activists and NGOs.
10 Years Since Arab Spring, Repression Fails To Stop New Activism
Although the Arab Spring largely failed with dictatorships still dominant in the Arab world new activism has not been stopped by repression.
Famous Egyptian Political Cartoonist Still Missing, Assumed Detained
Egyptian cartoonist and animator Ashraf Hamdi was arrested January 25 for republishing a January 2011 tribute and is still missing.
Full Horror Of Central African Republic Election Violence Revealed
Elections in Central African Republic in December 2020 were marred by violence. New report reveals shocking extent of the violence.
We Need an Independent Ethics Enforcement Body For Senators
Senate’s failure to hold Trump accountable for Jan 6 insurrection justifies establishment of an independent ethics enforcement for senators.
Extreme Voting Bills Would Be Devastating for Voting Rights in Georgia
Georgia’s reaction to 2020 election marred by Trump’s false fraud claims has been to tighten voting rights but this is not good for Georgia.
Washington to Restore Voting Rights to People on Probation and Parole
Washington State House voted to restore voting rights to thousands with past criminal convictions who are on probation and parole.