More than $560 million went into the 34 upcoming Senate races nationwide in 2021, as Democrats strive to increase their 50-50 majority.
NJ Commission Adopts Bipartisan Legislative District Map
New Jersey’s Legislative Reapportionment Commission on Friday came to an agreement on the new state legislative districts map.
Native American Tribes Sue North Dakota Over Gerrymandering
The suit charges that diluting Native power violates their voting rights and will handicap tribe members who run for office.
Teacher Protests In More Than 100 Cities Reported In Iran
An Iranian newspaper reported February 20 teachers protested this weekend in more than 100 cities over delays in salary, pension reforms.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Faces 15 More Years In Prison
Russia pro-democracy activist Alexei Navalny is facing another set of charges that could add 15 more years to his prison sentence.
Russian Journalist Flees Following Threats By Chechen Leader
Hetq reports that a Russian investigative journalist has fled the country after Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov threatened him.
Ireland’s Example Guides Europe’s Deliberative Democracy
In the last decade, Ireland has led by example, improving democracy through citizens’ assemblies. Europe could take some lessons.
Credit Suisse Leak Unmasks Criminals And Corrupt Politicians
A massive leak from one of the world’s biggest private banks, Credit Suisse, has exposed the hidden wealth of clients involved in serious crimes.
3 Years On, Repression On Algeria Protest Tightens
To undermine the push for greater civil liberties and democracy, Algerian authorities are arresting human rights defenders and activists.
Putting Tunisian Democracy Together Again
Tunisia is the only Arab country to emerge as a democracy from the Arab Spring. President Kais Saied, is overturning that achievement.