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Thomas Manning articles

thomas manningThomas Manning writes for Democracy Chronicles from New York City and is a key part of our increasing coverage of democracy news compiled from across the planet. Checkout the rest of our international team of authors as well. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on election reform in the United States.

Town of Brookhaven to Put Term Limit Extensions on November Ballot

by Thomas Manning - September 28, 2018

Term Limit Extensions on November Ballot

At a time when many politicians use the term limits issue as a talking point, politicians in Brookhaven County have passed a resolution that would add more years onto their terms of service, not less.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, New York City and State Elections, Term Limits

Pakistani Tribal Areas Secure Long Sought Promise of Equal Rights

by Thomas Manning - July 5, 2018

Pakistani Tribal Areas

Pakistan’s upper and lower houses of parliament have passed a historic bill giving the long suffering tribal areas equal rights and ending a destructive legacy left over from the era of British colonial rule.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Afghanistan, Asia, Colonialism, England, Pakistan

Ohio Democratic Voters Sue State Over Gerrymandered Maps

by Thomas Manning - June 19, 2018

Ohio Democratic Voters

If the Supreme Court rules that this round of Ohio redistricting is unconstitutional, it should remain consistent and rule in favor for Republican voters in Illinois and Maryland. Only a solution that works for both parties is likely to stick.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Democrats, Redistricting, Supreme Court

Trump Officials Get Updated on Russian Election Manipulation

by Thomas Manning - June 5, 2018

Russian Election Manipulation

The extent of the influence upon the election has yet to be fully uncovered but it is widely believed that the Russians tried to influence both the Trump and Clinton campaigns. The Russians are accused of spreading disinformation via social media.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Europe, Internet and Democracy, Russia, Spying and Privacy, Voting Technology

A Look at the Design of the New Taiwanese Referendum Process

by Thomas Manning - May 11, 2018

New Taiwanese Referendum Process

Government officials in Taiwan have overhauled the country’s referendum process making it simpler for people to put forth initiatives when trying to make changes to the country’s laws. How will the new system work?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, China, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Taiwan

West Virginia To Try Blockchain Technology For Military Voters

by Thomas Manning - April 22, 2018

Blockchain Technology For Military Voters

It is essential for the United States to test out new technology for elections as older voter machines have proven to be vulnerable to outside tampering and are becoming increasingly obsolete.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Internet and Democracy, Military Voting, Voting Technology

The Afghanistan 2018 Election Date is Set. Now the Hard Part

by Thomas Manning - April 10, 2018

Afghanistan 2018 Election

Officials in Afghanistan have set a preliminary date for much anticipated parliamentary and local elections after numerous delays. The date of voting is now set for October 20, 2018 and could be a big step forward.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Afghanistan, Asia, Pakistan

Internet Access in Least Developed Countries Brings Tech Gains

by Thomas Manning - March 24, 2018

Least Developed Countries

A recent study revealed that more than 64 percent of citizens of the least developed countries around the world now have access to the internet and or a mobile device. The results have been transformative.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, United Nations, Voting Technology, Worldwide

Should America Make Changes to Model Swiss Democracy?

by Thomas Manning - March 4, 2018

Make Changes to Model Swiss Democracy

The Swiss model is highly regarded as one of the best models of democracy in the Western world. It is a highly unusual system where citizens themselves go to the polls and directly vote on referendums.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Europe, Switzerland

Are Term Limits the Answer to Bitter Partisanship?

by Thomas Manning - February 14, 2018

Are Term Limits the Answer

As the partisan divide in the House of Representatives and the Senate intensifies, is there anything that could be done to combat the intensely partisan atmosphere that has poisoned Washington over the past years?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Term Limits

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