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UN report on #China’s rights abuses ‘a game changer’ for Uyghurs

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UN report on China’s rights abuses ‘a game changer’ for Uyghurs

China has engaged in "severe human rights violations" against Uyghur Muslims that may constitute crimes against humanity, UN report.

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Play Mini Golf To See How Politicians Tilt Elections Using Maps

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Play Mini Golf To See How Politicians Tilt Elections Using Maps

The once in a decade census determines the number of reps from each state. How maps are drawn determines who winds up on top.

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Press Freedom Is Under Attack In #Indonesia

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Press Freedom Is Under Attack In Indonesia

While some actors, including in the judiciary, are fighting to protect journalists in Indonesia, others are actively waging a battle them.

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Of Dictators And Trade Surpluses

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Of Dictators And Trade Surpluses

37% of the world's population today lives under 59 fully authoritarian governments, according to the most recent EUI survey.

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Protecting #Colombia’s Fragile Democracy

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Protecting Colombia’s Fragile Democracy

Petro has surprised observers by criticizing Nicaragua’s authoritarian drift that, in his words, has turned into a climate of “repression..."

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California Doesn’t Need A New Abortion Measure

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California Doesn't Need A New Abortion Measure

The fact that California permits such measures to be placed on the ballot in the first place is by far the biggest issue with Prop 1.

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Camp LeJeune Act Passes, Biden Signed on August 10, 2022

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Camp LeJeune Act Passes, Biden Signed on August 10, 2022

Every child and spouse or former spouse of any veteran should have health coverage and it should apply no matter where they live.

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#Taiwan Crisis: America Needs To Be More Proactive

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Taiwan Crisis: America Needs To Be More Proactive

The most recent conflict between China and Taiwan is more than just a coincidence. It is a sign of one that could be more disastrous.

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Facebook Misses Misinformation In Brazilian Election Ads

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Facebook Misses Misinformation In Brazilian Election Ads

Facebook failed to detect...election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil’s 2022 election, violates its own community policies.

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#Thailand Opposition To Boycott Special Sitting On Revised Electoral Law

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Thailand Opposition To Boycott Special Sitting On Revised Electoral Law

Opposition party Pheu Thai may block formation of a quorum in Monday's special Parliament sitting on the new MP election bill.

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Democracies Taking Tougher Approach To Foreign Interference

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Democracies Taking Tougher Approach To Foreign Interference

Advanced democracies are increasingly tough on Beijing, adopting a much tougher stance toward Chinese inbound investments.

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After a Bitter Contest, Kenyan Opposition Leader Rejects Election Result

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After a Bitter Contest, Kenyan Opposition Leader Rejects Election Result

Raila Odinga said Monday's results giving Victory to William Ruto should be thrown out. It appears that the case will be heard in court.

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Corruption Impedes Rollout Of Clean Energy In Bosnia

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Corruption Impedes Rollout Of Clean Energy In Bosnia

Attempts to take advantage Bosnia's sustainable energy potential are being thwarted by corruption, economic interests and bureaucracy.

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William Ruto declared winner of Kenyan presidential vote

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William Ruto declared winner of Kenyan presidential vote

Upon announcement of Ruto's victory, chaos broke out at the electoral board. There could be more turmoil in the coming days.

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A Greek Scandal Reverberates As Eavesdropping Expands In #Europe

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A Greek Scandal Reverberates As Eavesdropping Expands In Europe

Revelations that a top opposition figure’s cell phone was bugged has alarmed government, raising worries of the extent of such espionage.

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How The Ultrarich Use Media Ownership As A Political Investment

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How The Ultrarich Use Media Ownership As A Political Investment

A growing number of billionaires globally are combining their political and financial goals with control of significant media outlets.

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How Sri Lankans Rose Up to Dethrone A Dynasty

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How Sri Lankans Rose Up to Dethrone A Dynasty

Following President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation, protesters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, were seen having a good time last month.

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Why #South_Korea Just Pardoned The Samsung ‘Prince’

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Why South Korea Just Pardoned The Samsung 'Prince'

Lee Jae-yong, heir to Samsung who was found guilty of bribery and embezzlement in 2017, has received a special presidential pardon. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles

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A New Approach To Breaking Our Media Silos

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A New Approach To Breaking Our Media Silos

It’s no secret that there’s a partisan divide in the media, but thus far, solutions to bridge that divide have been few and far between.

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#Kenya’s Battered Economy Takes Center Stage In Election

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Kenya’s Battered Economy Takes Center Stage In Election

Regardless of who wins Kenya's August 9, 2022, general election, Raila Odinga or William Ruto, the economy needs to be strengthened. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles

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Could Democracy Backslide in #Colombia?

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Could Democracy Backslide in Colombia?

After decades of civil war, Columbia's democracy has improved much. But it is still important to consider if its democracy could backslide.

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#Haiti Sinks Into Pandemonium, The World Community Is Silent

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Haiti Sinks Into Pandemonium, The World Community Is Silent

Haiti remains unstable. Pandemonium is spreading further over the nation. The international community, as usual, is silent.

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Michigan Officials Detail a Brazen Voting Machine Scheme

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Michigan Officials Detail a Brazen Voting Machine Scheme

The Michigan attorney general's office discovered attempts to induce county clerks in three counties to turn up election equipment.

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Modern Tools For Promoting A Candidate Before Elections

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Modern Tools For Promoting A Candidate Before Elections

Methods of campaigning before elections do not change from century to century, but in our era social networks have appeared. | Democracy Chronicles

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Carmel’s Cautionary Tale for Post-Roe America

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Carmel’s Cautionary Tale for Post-Roe America

The lesson is about... the human horrors of letting judges, or anyone else, determine our rights on the basis of history - especially when history omits so much.

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New Tech Helps Citizens Audit The Vote

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New Tech Helps Citizens Audit The Vote

Rebuilding trust in our democracy would require high-quality verification in the form of audits that will stand up in the court of public opinion.

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#Ethiopia Gets Tough On Journalists Since Tigray Conflict

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Ethiopia Gets Tough On Journalists Since Tigray Conflict

When it comes to press repression in Africa, Ethiopia and Eritrea are at the top of the list. They are the leading African jailers of journalists

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#Mexico To Investigate Former President Pena Nieto’s Finances

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Mexico To Investigate Former President Pena Nieto's Finances

Suspected of financial offences, Enrique Pena Nieto, the former president of Mexico, is the subject of an investigation by prosecutors.

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Forced Organ Harvesting In #China

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Forced Organ Harvesting In China

Organ transplantation is life-saving and should be carried out ethically. In contrast, forced organ harvesting is on the rise in China.

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#Senegal’s Disputed Elections Do Not Bode Well For Democracy

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Senegal’s Disputed Elections Do Not Bode Well For Democracy

The ruling majority and the opposition alliance both declare victory the July 31 legislative vote, which is bad for Senegal's democracy.

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Sweeping Mortgage Boycott Changes The Face Of Dissent In #China

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Sweeping Mortgage Boycott Changes The Face Of Dissent In China

As citizens become weary of Beijing's harsh practices, a broad mortgage boycott is altering the face of opposition in China.

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2022: Year Of Radical Change For Camp Lejeune Justice

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2022: Year Of Radical Change For Camp Lejeune Justice

Indiana has been a purple state dominated and oppressed by Republicans who stack every deck in their own favor, all three branches.

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Here At The Crossroads, To Lead Or Be Led

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Here At The Crossroads, To Lead Or Be Led

We will only have a chance to save our imperiled democracy if we work to reverse discriminatory laws like Citizens United.

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What if the #Supreme_Court had had #term_limits from the beginning?

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What if the Supreme Court had had term limits from the beginning?

The Supreme Court has increasingly been seen with more distrust, with more and more Americans now favor term limits for its justices.