Hot Air

How can we ensure voting maps fairly represent all communities in Alabama?

Alabama is likely to appeal the ruling, which stops an effort to use a new congressional map that would likely cost Democrats a majority-Black district

What role should Alberta play in Canada, especially in light of discussions about separation?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she intends to hold a vote in October to determine whether residents want the oil-rich province to remain in Canada or whether her government should begin the process of holding a binding referendum on separation from Canada

What are the different views on Germany's requirement for military permits for men traveling abroad?

The new military service law requires all men under 45 to seek approval from the Bundeswehr to leave the country for longer than three months. It also obliges the military career center to issue it

What are the different views on the Supreme Court's decision about 'conversion therapy' for minors?

Colorado had banned therapy seeking to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ patients under 18. Over 20 US states and much of Europe, including Germany, have banned the practice

How should we balance press access to government information with national security needs?