Poll shows that most Americans believe there should be a third party because Democrats and Republicans have failed to represent Americans.
Towards the development of a pedagogy for democracy
Mainstream science education generally does not, but should, educate students against fascist views such as racism, sexism, homophobia.
Afghanistan: 65 media workers, rights defenders killed since 2018
In Afghanistan, at least 65 workers, rights defenders have been killed since 2018. It is a trend that creates fear in the population.
Pakistan: Professor Muhammad Ismail denied bail
CIVICUS called for the release of Pakistani human rights defender Prof. Muhammad Ismail following refusal of bail today by a Peshawar anti-terrorism court.
Hong Kong: Two activists plead guilty to illegal assembly
Two Hong Kong pro-democracy activists pleaded guilty on Tuesday to organizing or participating in an illegal assembly in 2019.
Belarus: Police raid homes of journalists, activists
Police in Belarus have ramped up raids on the homes and offices of pro-democracy activists, journalists, union members, to silence dissent.
The politics of synonyms
Researchers found people are more successful at identifying language associated with Republican speech than Democratic speech patterns.
Texas: Election integrity or suppression?
Concerns over voting rights in Texas as governor takes direct aim at elections citing “integrity” despite no evidence for fraud in last election.
Republican Efforts to Restrict Voting Risk Backfiring on Party
Republican lawmakers in battleground states are rushing to enact stricter voting laws but the moves could end up backfiring.
China Urged to Release 7 Journalists Who Reported on COVID-19
Reporters without Borders called on Chinese authorities to release seven journalists arrested for reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan a year ago.