US voter suppression can be traced back to the country’s early years. An interesting new article looks at this timeline from the Civil War to today.
Belarus Removes Theater Director for Supporting Protests
Belarus has witnessed pro-democracy protests directed at its dictator, Alexander Lukashenko. Theater director Pavel Latushko was dismissed in repression.
Voting rights advocates sue Postal Service
Postmaster’s recent changes in the USPS raised voter suppression concerns. Rights advocates are suing the service on these grounds.
Postal union leaders doubt recent changes will be fully restored, despite USPS announcement
Postal services union leaders expressed scepticism Postmaster’s announcement that mail-processing equipment will stay in place will restore capacity.
Centennial of women voting rights: what women say today
It’s been a century since women obtained the right to vote. There has however been little focus on understanding their perspectives on this achievement.
Coup in Mali: disgruntled Malian army carries out popular instruction to remove President
A disgruntled Malian army has carried out popular instruction for it to oust President Boubackar Keita. The transition is a unique opportunity for progress.
Amid mail-in voting firestorm, postmaster general agrees to testify before House
Ordered by Trump to overhaul the US Postal Service ahead of polls, Louis Dejoy has set out on these changes. Democrats have invited him to testify on them.
Postal Crisis Has States Looking for Alternatives to Mail-In Ballots
The US Postal Service is vital for successful mail-in voting but is in crisis. This has led states to looking for alternatives to mail-in-ballots.
Averting a Mushroom Cloud of Impunity in Lebanon
On August 4, 2020, a blast destroyed much of Lebanon’s Beirut port and half the city. The corrupt nature of the country means impunity needs to be averted.
Evictions Across US Raise Concerns About Voting Process
US elections are around the corner. Evictions across the country raise concerns about the process, particularly worries of disenfranchisement.