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What are the effects of redistricting on fair representation in California's elections?

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican-led effort to block California Democrats’ “racially gerrymandered” congressional map on Wednesday. In an unsigned order, the high court denied an application filed by the California GOP to pause a lower court ruling that permitted the contested map to take effect ahead of the 2026 midterms. The party — […]

What are the pros and cons of states using a national popular vote instead of the current electoral system?

Virginia has become the latest state to sign onto the scam that is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, the Democratic Party’s attempt to undercut our electoral system and rig the system in their favor. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed into law Virginia’s commitment to this national popular vote promise, where states pledge to give […]

What are the potential impacts of Myanmar's recent prisoner pardons on its political future and citizen trust?

Myanmar pardons former leader Win Myint, while lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi says her jail sentence has been reduced

What are the potential effects of the House's decision on deportation protections for Haitians?

Six so-called “Republicans” voted Wednesday alongside Democrats to advance legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants despite the Trump administration’s efforts to end the widely exploited program. Republican Reps. Don Bacon (Neb.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Penn.), Mike Lawler (N.Y.), Maria Elvira Salazar (Fla.), Carlos Gimenez (Fla.) and Nicole Malliotakis (N.Y.) voted alongside Democrats […]

What impact do large donations from political groups have on elections and voter choices?

How should France balance fighting antisemitism with protecting free speech?

French lawmakers are due to vote on ​new laws defining antisemitism, proposed in the wake of a surge in anti-Jewish incidents but which critics say could be used to censor criticism of Israel and chill protest movements. Critics - including some rights groups, academics and left-wing politicians - say that they will ‌censor legitimate activism for Palestinian rights and contribute to conflating Jews with the state of Israel

What changes could happen in Hungary if the president resigns and state media is reformed?

Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May

What factors contributed to the recent changes in Hungary's election outcomes?

The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics

What should be done about political donations in Victoria after the court's decision?

Section of state’s electoral act that introduced caps on political donations but created loophole for Labor and Coalition scrapped

What are the potential benefits and challenges of Spain's plan to grant legal status to many immigrants?

Ministry officials hail landmark overhaul of Spain’s immigration system

What can we learn about democracy from the recent election results in Hungary?

Many people in the country had trouble imagining that Viktor Orbán could be defeated. But a philosopher also warned that defeatism can abet authoritarianism

What changes do you think a majority government should focus on for all Canadians?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney cemented his hold on power after electoral victories Monday night and defections to his Liberal Party caucus over the past six months