As efforts to ban books…grow, so do attacks on libraries. There’s a reason…extremists keep targeting these crucial civic institutions.
Jamaica’s Long And Winding Road To Becoming A Republic
Jamaica’s Constitution Reform Committee is tasked with reviewing the 1962 Constitution to facilitate the country’s transition to a republic.
Democracy And Fate Of World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Are Intertwined
Citizens’ assemblies…of everyday folk [provide] a viable solution to issues that undermine democracy in California and elsewhere.
Poll: Most Favor Maximum Age Limits For Elected Officials
Most Americans want max age limits for elected officials, and far more think more young people in office will be positive for US politics.
William Ruto: From ‘Hustler’ To Kenya’s Newest President
Willima Ruto, the next president of Kenya, comes from a humble background and overcame obstacles to win the country’s top office.
Sweden’s Democracy In A Global Perspective
Sweden’s democracy… remain[s] among the highest performing in the world. It nonetheless faces challenges from a rising tide of populism.
How Exclusion Became The Driving Force For Democratisation
Canton Geneva has made history in Switzerland by voting to provide people with severe mental or physical disabilities full political rights.
Is Internet Voting Trustworthy?
Internet voting can’t yet be made secure by any technology. There is no way to lessen security risks linked with online, paperless voting.
Hindi Film Industry Struggles In The Face Of Mass Campaigns
Nearly all recent Bollywood films are the target of social media boycott efforts. But it’s not the only issue the industry is dealing with.
Disabled Voters Struggle As States Enforce Restrictive Voting Laws
Americans with disabilities say state efforts to tighten voting laws are making it harder for eligible voters like them to cast their ballots.