Louisiana Voters Make it Clear They Reject Jeff Landry's Constitutional AmendmentsGovernor Jeff Landry's proposed MAGA-friendly amendments to the Louisiana constitution were all rejected, indicating a shift in voter sentiment against his policies.
Noncitizens Can't Vote - 8 States Just Passed Amendments Forbidding It AnywayConfusion surrounding voting rights for naturalized citizens and fears about noncitizen voting are impacting state constitutional amendments and broader electoral narratives.
Virginia Dems Advance Reproductive, Voting and Marriage Rights AmendmentsVirginia lawmakers are advancing amendments for voting rights, reproductive freedoms, and marriage equality.The amendments are primarily supported by Democrats and face opposition from Republicans.
Noncitizens Can't Vote - 8 States Just Passed Amendments Forbidding It AnywayConfusion surrounding voting rights for naturalized citizens and fears about noncitizen voting are impacting state constitutional amendments and broader electoral narratives.
Virginia Dems Advance Reproductive, Voting and Marriage Rights AmendmentsVirginia lawmakers are advancing amendments for voting rights, reproductive freedoms, and marriage equality.The amendments are primarily supported by Democrats and face opposition from Republicans.
ERA Ratification Is Now Up to Trump's Supreme CourtThe Biden administration is seeing a renewed effort to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, emphasizing women's rights as a pressing legacy issue.
Hochul calls to end Electoral College while presiding over NY vote for Kamala Harris: 'No offense to Wyoming'Gov. Kathy Hochul advocates for abolishing the Electoral College due to perceived unfairness, noting it grants outsized influence to less populated states.
How Wisconsin Democrats Easily Defeated 2 Conservative Constitutional AmendmentsWisconsin Democrats defeated critical constitutional amendments despite initial doubts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining checks and balances in government.
Hochul calls to end Electoral College while presiding over NY vote for Kamala Harris: 'No offense to Wyoming'Gov. Kathy Hochul advocates for abolishing the Electoral College due to perceived unfairness, noting it grants outsized influence to less populated states.
How Wisconsin Democrats Easily Defeated 2 Conservative Constitutional AmendmentsWisconsin Democrats defeated critical constitutional amendments despite initial doubts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining checks and balances in government.
Abortion Won At The Ballot Box, But Will It Be Enough?Several states voted to enshrine abortion rights in their constitutions, although not all measures passed, highlighting a complex landscape ahead.
Abortion rights advocates lose in Florida but win in 4 other states and clear path to overturn Missouri banMissouri's voters moved to undo one of the strictest abortion bans, signaling a shift towards abortion rights post-Roe v. Wade overturn.
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures passVoter approval for abortion rights amendments may lead to more legal battles rather than immediate changes in accessibility.
Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the USStates are voting on constitutional amendments to guarantee abortion rights, which could significantly impact reproductive access for millions.
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures passVoters in nine states will decide on constitutional rights to abortion, which may lead to more legal battles rather than immediate access changes.
Para proteger el aborto en Florida, este grupo habla con votantes latinosLatino voters targeted for abortion rights support in Florida and other states with constitutional amendments on ballots.
Abortion Won At The Ballot Box, But Will It Be Enough?Several states voted to enshrine abortion rights in their constitutions, although not all measures passed, highlighting a complex landscape ahead.
Abortion rights advocates lose in Florida but win in 4 other states and clear path to overturn Missouri banMissouri's voters moved to undo one of the strictest abortion bans, signaling a shift towards abortion rights post-Roe v. Wade overturn.
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures passVoter approval for abortion rights amendments may lead to more legal battles rather than immediate changes in accessibility.
Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the USStates are voting on constitutional amendments to guarantee abortion rights, which could significantly impact reproductive access for millions.
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures passVoters in nine states will decide on constitutional rights to abortion, which may lead to more legal battles rather than immediate access changes.
Para proteger el aborto en Florida, este grupo habla con votantes latinosLatino voters targeted for abortion rights support in Florida and other states with constitutional amendments on ballots.
Mexico Passes Bill Barring Legal Challenges to Constitutional ChangesThe Mexican Congress approved a bill allowing constitutional amendments without judicial review, consolidating power for the ruling party.
Governor DeSantis Calls Florida GOP Voters With Misleading Warnings About Abortion, Marijuana AmendmentsGovernor Ron DeSantis is actively campaigning against Florida's Amendment 3 and 4 during a live telephone call, emphasizing the need for Republican voter opposition.
What are Pakistan's controversial constitutional amendments about?Proposed amendments in Pakistan threaten judicial independence, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the government and opposition over constitutional powers.
Pakistan passes amendment empowering parliament to pick top judgeParliament will now select the Supreme Court's chief justice, marking a shift in judicial power toward the legislature.
What are Pakistan's controversial constitutional amendments about?Proposed amendments in Pakistan threaten judicial independence, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the government and opposition over constitutional powers.
Pakistan passes amendment empowering parliament to pick top judgeParliament will now select the Supreme Court's chief justice, marking a shift in judicial power toward the legislature.
LGBTQ+ rights have long been at the mercy of public opinion. This November will be no different. - LGBTQ NationLGBTQ+ rights remain a contentious issue for the 2024 election, reflecting ongoing societal debates and the mobilization of voters.Upcoming ballot initiatives in several states may impact LGBTQ+ rights and highlight the historical use of such measures in elections.
Florida Supreme Court Allows DeSantis' 6-Week Abortion Ban to Stand But Also Approves Abortion Access Ballot AmendmentFlorida's 6-week abortion ban upheld with limited exceptions for rape and incest.Florida Supreme Court allows state constitutional amendments on abortion access and recreational marijuana.
LGBTQ+ rights have long been at the mercy of public opinion. This November will be no different. - LGBTQ NationLGBTQ+ rights remain a contentious issue for the 2024 election, reflecting ongoing societal debates and the mobilization of voters.Upcoming ballot initiatives in several states may impact LGBTQ+ rights and highlight the historical use of such measures in elections.
Florida Supreme Court Allows DeSantis' 6-Week Abortion Ban to Stand But Also Approves Abortion Access Ballot AmendmentFlorida's 6-week abortion ban upheld with limited exceptions for rape and incest.Florida Supreme Court allows state constitutional amendments on abortion access and recreational marijuana.
Biden campaigns against Supreme CourtPresident Biden advocates for 18-year term limits and a new code of ethics for Supreme Court justices.
Togo: Ruling party wins overwhelming parliament majority DW 05/05/2024Togo's ruling party UNIR secured a sweeping victory in parliamentary elections, potentially extending President Faure Gnassingbe's 19-year rule.
North Macedonia votes in presidential polls as EU membership bid loomsVoting in North Macedonia for president is a crucial step in its potential EU membership journey.