Though a landmark legislation, the American with Disabilities Act has not offered the disabled their full rights as they still face discrimination.
Malawi President Vows to Close in on Corrupt Officials
Malawi’s Chakwera has vowed a crackdown on the last administration’s corruption. President Chakwera made controversial appointments when he took power.
National Security Leaders Urge Congress to Provide Election Officials with Additional Funds
National security leaders and experts have called on Congress to provide funding to election officials for administering a safe and secure election in November, despite the coronavirus.
Bipartisan support grows for inclusion of election funding in Senate stimulus package
In stark contrast to Trump’s rants against vote-by-mail, bi-partisan support for the inclusion of election funding in Senate stimulus package is growing.
8 Big Reasons Election Day 2020 Could Be a Disaster
There is a lot of foreboding around the 2020 coronavirus pandemic elections. Politico has an article discussing 8 reasons the elections could be a disaster.
Mitch McConnell’s complicated history on the Voting Rights Act
Of long-term senators, Mitch McConnell has perhaps the most complicated history with the voting rights act, one of an ideological distance from it with time.
With November Approaching, Election Officials Still Face Safety, Security Questions
America’s November 2020 polls are already around the corner, yet election officials still face questions around safety and security.
United Nations Says Zimbabwe Using COVID-19 to Clamp Down on Freedom of Media And Assembly
Mnangagwa who came to power in Zimbabwe through coup has paid lip service to democracy. The UN is warning his regime is using COVID-19 to clamp down.
Zimbabwe Turns Over Seized Farms to War Veterans and Youth
Mugabe’s land re-distribution in Zimbabwe was a disaster because those who received land could not run farms. Mnangagwa may be replicating this disaster.
US, Britain Increasingly See Eye-to-Eye on China
US Sec. of State Mike Pompeo met with UK PM Boris Johnson in what spells a joint approach by the world’s leading democracies to growing Chinese aggression.