A turning point in Swiss history was the adoption of the new federal constitution as it led to a number of significant reforms.
Study: Politicians Typically Enjoy Longer Lives Than General Populations
For almost all countries, politicians had similar rates of mortality to the general population in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Democracy Day, E-Governance And Better Nigeria
Nigeria is the fastest-growing ICT market in Africa, yet it still falls short when it comes to offering its citizens e-governance services.
Violent Threats to Election Workers Are Common. Prosecutions are Not
Election workers have received threats ever since the former President began to push the “big lie,” but few convictions have followed.
New Book: A Surprising History Of Gerrymandering In America
The book explains how America got into the current crisis and shows how to safeguard the revered ideal of one person, one vote.
Inside The Luxury Russian Dacha Linked To Vladimir Putin
Putin has publicly disclosed few and humble assets. However, leaked data and whistleblowing show that he may actually be very rich.
Flood Of State And Federal Lobbying Spending In 2021
Lobbying expenditures are rising nationally, thus showcasing how critical it is to raise awareness of initiatives to influence public policy.
Why Do Some Democracies Survive Coup Attempts?
Responses to constitutional crisis, like that on 06/01/2021 in the US, can be chaotic, arbitrary, and may affect the nature of the system.
Non-Partisan Primaries Versus Top-4, Top-2 Primaries
Non-partisan elections and primary-election innovations, like Alaska’s adoption of the Top-4 primary, have fundamental differences.
What Nine Years Without The Voting Rights Act Looks Like
The Voting Rights Act showcases the political challenges America has faced historically but there are opportunities for a better future.