Some of the powers given to the US President are emergency powers. They need to be reformed but Congress isn’t moving fast enough.
Election Subversion And Writs Of Mandamus
Some election administrator or board of elections refusing to certify the results of an election amounts to election subversion.
Russian Lawmaker Threatens Chechen Activist’s Family
On Tuesday, a Russian politician and lawmaker threatened to decapitate Abubakar Yangulbaev, a Chechen lawyer and anti-torture activist.
Ranked Choice Voting Would Improve Democracy In Hawaii
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) guarantees that any elected candidate for office will be chosen by a majority of the community.
Banned Books Should Be Required Reading
Not all stories are meant to be pleasant. People who want to ban Maus or The 1619 Project are the ones who need to read them.
Bangladesh’s Democracy Erodes Amid Tilt To China
Bangladesh’s tilt towards China is not a good thing. Ties with China have led to the erosion of its already struggling democratic tradition.
Thai Government Releases Exiled Lao Democracy Activist
An exiled Lao political activist who was arrested over the weekend for overstaying his visa has been released on bail by Thai authorities.
A Day Of Silence Sends A Loud Message In Myanmar
On February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s army took over the government. One year after, the people marked this date by staying at home.
The Dilemma Facing Journalists Covering Beijing Olympics
China is hosting the 2022 winter Olympics. Journalists covering the event will have to contend with Beijing’s censorship machinery.
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