The ability of political campaigns to sway voters is limited in partisan general elections and decreases more as election day draws near.
Outside Money Floods New York Congressional Races
Super PACs spent $9 million, more than three times in 2018, to try to sway the New York congressional primary on August 23.
Can Computer Simulations Help Fix Democracy?
A technological revolution has made it harder for politicians to get away with gerrymandering. But there could be a glitch.
Press Freedom Is Under Attack In Indonesia
While some actors, including in the judiciary, are fighting to protect journalists in Indonesia, others are actively waging a battle them.
Of Dictators And Trade Surpluses
37% of the world’s population today lives under 59 fully authoritarian governments, according to the most recent EUI survey.
Protecting Colombia’s Fragile Democracy
Petro has surprised observers by criticizing Nicaragua’s authoritarian drift that, in his words, has turned into a climate of “repression…”
Facebook Misses Misinformation In Brazilian Election Ads
Facebook failed to detect…election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil’s 2022 election, violates its own community policies.
Thailand Opposition To Boycott Special Sitting On Revised Electoral Law
Opposition party Pheu Thai may block formation of a quorum in Monday’s special Parliament sitting on the new MP election bill.
Democracies Taking Tougher Approach To Foreign Interference
Advanced democracies are increasingly tough on Beijing, adopting a much tougher stance toward Chinese inbound investments.
American Democracy Was Never Designed To Be Democratic
The cracking and packed partisan redistricting strategies aren’t just systemic problems; they constitute the entire political system.