On February 9, the California Secretary of State released new registration data. It shows that the Common Sense Party has 30,882 registrants.
Facts And Figures: Calculated Repression In Venezuela
Venezuela’s political landscape is not improving. Maduro’s government is not doing well in improving livelihoods, preferring repression.
The Supreme Court Has Crossed The Rubicon On Voting
You know the Rubicon has been crossed when the Supreme Court issues a conservative voting rights order so at odds with settled precedent.
Belarusian Cross-Country Skier Flees Country
Another athlete has fled Belarus, fearing retaliation from the country’s autocratic regime, as the Winter Olympics get underway.
Turkish President Sues Recently Arrested Journalist
President Erdoğan filed a complaint on Tuesday, February 8, when Kabaş was in custody awaiting trial on the criminal insult accusation.
Africa Reaps Democratic Dividend, Despite Coups
The wave of coups in West Africa gives the impression of failing democratization but there is much underreported progress in Africa.
China: Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s Health In Peril
A Tibetan monk has been jailed by Chinese officials, and it appears that little is being done to address the monk’s failing health.
Algeria Authorities Target Political Parties In Clampdown
Algerian authorities have suspended one political party and threatened two others with the same fate in the last month alone.
Putin’s Superyacht Left Germany Amid Sanction Warnings
Putin’s yacht has been moved from German port even before finishing repairs allegedly over fears of sanctions if Russia attacks Ukraine.
Russia’s Leading Human Rights Organizations Resist Dissolution
International Memorial Society, one of Russia’s oldest human rights NGOs, was recently shut down by authorities by is resisting closure.