Here’s a big problem, a BIG problem if you’re on the left: “kids” don’t vote. If more millennials voted, with their tattoos and ironic haircuts the Republicans would be out of business forever. It’s that simple.
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VIDEO: Nepal’s Prime Minister Talks Democracy and Peace
Nepalis are pinning their hopes on PM Oli and the newly formed government’s ability to deliver prosperity, political stability, and development.
New Zealand Celebrates Women’s Suffrage Anniversary
New Zealand has marked the 125th anniversary of a historic move to give women the vote. It was the first country in the world to enact suffrage for women.
The First Independent Australian Elections
On this day, 118 years ago, Queen Victoria of Britain made the Royal Proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia, declaring its creation on and after the first day of January 1901.
Controversy as Australia’s Ruling Party Chooses New Prime Minister
Australia lawmakers Friday elected Treasurer Scott Morrison as next Prime Minister in a ballot that continues an era of extraordinary political instability.
What Would Happen If Australian Prime Minister Quits?
Australian PM, Malcolm Turnbull, has threatened to resign his position because of a political crisis that led to the shutting down of parliament by the ruling Liberal Party. What next?
Impunity For Australian Catholic Church Officials is a Mistake
As a Bishop of the Catholic Church, Wilson should be a beacon of truth and an example to his flock and the rest of society. To have failed in his moral duties should have earned him a stricter sentence.
New Ban on Covert Foreign Interference in Australian Politics
Legislation bans covert foreign interference in domestic politics and makes industrial espionage for a foreign power a crime
It’s Past Time to Take a Closer Look at Ranked Choice Voting Systems
In ranked choice voting systems, if a candidate gets a majority of the votes, 50%, plus 1, they win. This has the bonus of legitimizing the victory of the candidate, and helps them move forward to govern and lead.
Cate Blanchett Slams Aung San Suu Kyi Over Rohingya Crisis
Australian actress Cate Blanchett says she is bewildered by Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s silence