A debate has emerged among political activists whether the District’s electoral system should be changed to ranked-choice voting.
Older People Not Spared in Latest Tajikistan Crackdown
For simple acts, the Tajikistan police detained Nabiev on August 27, 2020 and accused him of illegal activities.
Mass Protests Swell Across Russia
Tens of thousands of Russians took to the streets in protest to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Uganda’s Bobi Wine Accuses President of Staging Vote ‘Coup’
Ugandan presidential challenger Bobi Wine accused the country’s longtime president of staging a “coup” in last week’s election.
How Dark Money Helped Joe Biden Win the Presidency
President Joe Biden benefited from a record-breaking amount of donations from anonymous donors backing him.
Crackdown on Dissidents Ahead of Vietnam Party Congress
The Vietnamese government’s crackdown on dissidents has been unrelenting prior to the major Communist Party Congress.
Elaborate Details of Putin’s Rumored Secret Palace Revealed
Russian environmental activist has offered elaborate details about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rumored palace by the Black Sea.
A Welcome End to Trump’s Census Policy
One of President Biden’s first executive actions has reversed former President Donald Trump’s unprecedented policy of altering a key census count.
Finding Patterns in Violent Threats Used by Autocrats in Media
When do autocrats employ propaganda to threaten citizens with repression? Do threats of repression condition citizen behavior?
To Limit Corporate Power, Fix Campaign Finance Laws
Although not all campaign spending is disclosed, we know that PACs, third-party groups, and other big donors dominate candidates’ funding.