HRW urges Ugandan authorities to investigate reports of torture of exiled satirical writer and government critic Kakwenza Rukirabashaija.
Azerbaijan Media Law Increases Restrictions On The Press
The President signed the “On Media” law Tuesday, which replaces previous regulations while tightening restrictions on the press.
Less Than Half The World Lives In A Democracy
Less than half of the global population lives in a democracy – a strong decline from 2020 (49.4%), according to EIU’s Democracy Index.
Redistricting Is Taking the Swing Out of Swing States
There are just 13 toss-up seats out of the 269 districts in redistricting completed so far, according to ratings from Cook Political Report.
Take On The Gun Lobby To Fight Crime
Who is “soft on crime” in reality? The gun lobby and those who support it, particularly members of Congress and the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Backs Alabama’s Anti-Black Redistricting
In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama’s new congressional district maps that may disenfranchise black voters.
Our Political Parties Are Ending Any Competition Against Them
The two major political parties in the United States, the Democratic and Republican parties, may be prohibiting any type of competition.
African Union Condemns ‘Wave’ Of Military Coups
Military coups are making a comeback in Africa. The 35th Heads of State Summit of the AU condemned the new wave in West Africa.
Fearing Junta, Myanmar Parents Disown Dissident Children
Young people are leading protests against military rule in Myanmar. Fearing the military junta, parents are disowning their own children.
World’s Top Two Authoritarians Team Up
China and Russia are teaming up. Led by Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, respectively, they constitute a significant threat to the free world.