New constitutions were born, significant amendments were approved and reform processes were initiated across the four corners of the globe.
New York Absentee Ballot Voting could be Expanded
Reforms include a timeframe for processing absentee ballots and applications, earlier absentee ballot applications and ballot drop boxes.
Kazakh Authorities Target Rights Groups in Coordinated Attack
Crackdown on local human rights groups casts serious doubt that Kazakhstan’s leadership is genuinely interested in reforms
Targeting of Egypt’s Human Rights Defenders Must Stop
UN expert deplored today the arrest and prolonged pre-trial detention of human rights defenders and bloggers
Pay-to-Play Politics is the Norm According to Microsoft President
Microsoft CEO Brad Smith offered his employees a candid take this week on why the company gives money to politicians.
Swiss Preschoolers Learn Democracy in ‘Citizenship Project’
Swiss preschoolers line up to cast their ballots in a vote that will shape lives in the make-believe village where they call the shots.
Can Proportional Representation in Congress Save the Country?
Election expert argues that change to some form of moderate proportional representation in Congress is absolutely essential.
Thai Woman Gets 43 Years Jail For Insulting Politicians Online
65-year-old woman sentenced to more than 43 years in jail for sharing online posts criticising the royal family
How Blockchain Technology Could Support Democracy
In the wake of a bitter US election, the technology behind Bitcoin could offer a more secure and open democratic process.
Criminal Groups Increasingly Target Colombian Social Leaders
Illegally-armed groups and criminal organizations in Colombia are determined to drive out State institutions.