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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

I'm voting Reform it can't get any worse': Starmer's election nightmare in Swindon

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Readers react as Conservatives close gap on Reform in latest poll

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Labour falls into fourth place behind Greens weeks before crunch local elections

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

How to register to vote in local elections with deadline hours away

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of voter registration for upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

I'm voting Reform it can't get any worse': Starmer's election nightmare in Swindon

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Readers react as Conservatives close gap on Reform in latest poll

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Labour falls into fourth place behind Greens weeks before crunch local elections

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Higher education
fromPoynter
10 hours ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
#data-centers
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ford government wants to skip public hearings on FOI rule change | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government plans to bypass public hearings for a budget bill that limits access to his cellphone records.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
SF politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Eric Swalwell and the Modern-Media Reckoning

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including rape, which he denies.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

What you need to know as Hounslow heads into local elections

Hounslow is a diverse London borough with rich history, notable landmarks, and extensive transport links.
#voting-rights
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
NYC politics

Advocates, City Council push for polling place, more ballot curing on Rikers as elections board says hands are tied by state law | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Advocates, City Council push for polling place, more ballot curing on Rikers as elections board says hands are tied by state law | amNewYork

Prison rights advocates seek to improve voting access for incarcerated individuals in New York City, facing legal limitations from state law.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

And the election winner is the candidate who can afford Africa's soaring nomination fees

High nomination fees in Djibouti and Benin hinder democratic participation and reinforce exclusion in elections.
#local-elections
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Councils face 'uphill struggle' to be ready for local elections

Councils face major preparation shortfalls for May local elections after government reversed planned delays, losing months of essential planning time.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

English councils face unnecessary race against time' to organise elections, leaders say

The government dropped plans to delay 30 council elections, forcing councils to organise ballots within just over 11 weeks, causing significant disruption and uncertainty.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

After being doorstepped by a Green canvasser, I know what voters must do to keep out Reform | Zoe Williams

Local elections show a shift in voter sentiment, with potential gains for Reform and challenges for Labour and Tories.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
fromwww.thelocal.dk
6 days ago

Danish MP could lose seat after reports she actually lives in Sweden

Danish MPs need to live in Denmark, which means that if Schytte in reality lives in Sweden she could lose her place in parliament.
Germany politics
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

What you need to know as Lambeth heads into local elections

Labour may lose control of London councils despite being the largest party, with significant competition from Greens and Liberal Democrats.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

What you need to know as Kingston upon Thames heads into local elections

The upcoming London council elections in May 2026 are expected to significantly impact the political landscape, particularly for Labour and Conservatives.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What you need to know as Kensington and Chelsea heads into local elections

Labour holds 21 of 32 councils in London, while Conservatives maintain a stronghold in Kensington and Chelsea despite recent electoral shifts.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

What you need to know as Lambeth heads into local elections

Labour may lose control of London councils despite being the largest party, with significant competition from Greens and Liberal Democrats.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

What you need to know as Kingston upon Thames heads into local elections

The upcoming London council elections in May 2026 are expected to significantly impact the political landscape, particularly for Labour and Conservatives.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What you need to know as Kensington and Chelsea heads into local elections

Labour holds 21 of 32 councils in London, while Conservatives maintain a stronghold in Kensington and Chelsea despite recent electoral shifts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Norwegian politicians hope Epstein files inquiry will restore faith in democracy

The Epstein files have severely impacted Norway's trust in democracy, prompting an independent investigation into political connections and implications.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Not just Trump: Redistricting race will hinge on what these state leaders did

Trump initiated a mid-decade redistricting effort to benefit Republicans, influencing state lawmakers across various states.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

The UK's radical Preston model' faces an uncertain future with local elections looming | Andy Beckett

Labour councils face uncertain futures as local elections approach amid low national support and fears of a significant loss in power.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

He'll never vote Republican again after state leaders bragged about tricking voters - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio man vows to stop voting Republican after the party's manipulation of a ballot measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

What each party is promising in the Westminster council election

Westminster City Council elections on May 7 will likely be a close contest between Conservatives and Labour, with multiple parties fielding candidates.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Pressure mounts on Peru's election authorities amid presidential race delay

Calls for the resignation of Piero Corvetto have intensified as delays and alleged irregularities in the presidential vote count have rattled investor confidence and heightened uncertainty.
US Elections
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

Voters in England must show valid photo ID for local elections on 7 May, while Scotland and Wales do not require ID.
#democracy
Europe politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

If Democrats Learn Anything from Hungary 2026, This Is What They Should Do Next

Hungary's recent election results highlight the need for systemic change in American democracy to combat autocracy and protect democratic values.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
Europe politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

If Democrats Learn Anything from Hungary 2026, This Is What They Should Do Next

Hungary's recent election results highlight the need for systemic change in American democracy to combat autocracy and protect democratic values.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromFast Company
4 days ago

2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger

Economic anxiety driven by AI is significantly impacting lower-wage Americans, necessitating urgent adaptation from political candidates.
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Two more Reform local election candidates accused of offensive posts

Reform UK's candidate vetting process is inadequate, as evidenced by offensive social media posts from candidates in local elections.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago
UK politics

Reform UK set for a major victory in next months' elections - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reform UK is projected to gain control of around 69 English councils, indicating a significant shift in local political dynamics.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Two more Reform local election candidates accused of offensive posts

Reform UK's candidate vetting process is inadequate, as evidenced by offensive social media posts from candidates in local elections.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Birmingham is awash with local election candidates but will result be a coalition of chaos'?

Birmingham's local elections face fragmentation with no party expected to win a majority, amid Labour's declining dominance and various candidate challenges.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Candidate for elections officer was confused about party he joined

Jim Irizarry mistakenly registered with the American Independent Party for over 10 years, later changing to the Democratic Party.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Candidate for elections officer was confused about party he joined

Jim Irizarry mistakenly registered with the American Independent Party for over 10 years, later changing to the Democratic Party.
US Elections
fromNature
4 days ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

Havering's political landscape is complex, with no single party in control and ongoing financial challenges.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Peter Magyar vows to pursue those who plundered' Hungary, after election win

Peter Magyar pledges to restore democracy and combat corruption after winning Hungary's election, promising a new era of governance.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Lib Dems 'local champions who get things done'

Sir Ed Davey expresses confidence in the Liberal Democrats' chances of gaining more councillors in London elections.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

How to Find Affordable Election Services for Unions

Union elections require careful selection of service providers to ensure reliability, security, and member participation while managing budgets and compliance.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson failed security vetting for ambassador role, raising questions about the Prime Minister's knowledge and the Foreign Office's decision-making.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.
#save-america-act
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Secrecy, Democracy, Necessity

Executive officials justify secrecy through claims of protecting decision-making integrity and national security, but such necessity arguments alone cannot legitimize secret governance in democracies.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Welsh Liberal Democrats to unveil manifesto for next Senedd election

Jane Dodds has promised to protect the NHS by investing 300m in social care, extra help for childcare, and to ensure that 'not a penny' is spent on moves towards Wales leaving the United Kingdom.
UK politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Americans are split on wanting the National Guard to monitor voting, a new poll finds

46% of Americans support National Guard presence at polling places during midterm elections, with Republicans showing stronger support, though federal deployment would be illegal.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Commentary: California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here's how.

California's prolonged election ballot counting process, while promoting voter participation, has led to unfounded claims of fraud and diminished trust in democracy.
#voter-id-requirements
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

New Hampshire's proof-of-citizenship law requires voters to present passports or birth certificates instead of driver's licenses, creating barriers for citizens like Joshua Bogdan who previously voted without issue.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

New Hampshire's proof-of-citizenship law requires voters to present passports or birth certificates instead of driver's licenses, creating barriers for citizens like Joshua Bogdan who previously voted without issue.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Essex county election going ahead - minister

Essex County Council elections will proceed on 7 May 2026, with the Secretary of State declining to include them in postponement legislation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability - Above the Law

Legal system turmoil: arrests, Epstein file fallout, judicial misconduct, and mounting ethical breaches requiring disbarment of dishonest administration lawyers.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Your Party committee election was chaos. Why break the habit of a lifetime?

Your Party's internal dysfunction, marked by leadership conflicts, financial misconduct allegations, and organizational chaos, has become embedded in its corporate culture, exemplified by a failed livestreamed election results announcement.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Democracy Dies in Broad Daylight

Last week- after the Wall Street Journal broke more news about the Trump family's dodgy crypto-business dealings and before the President shared a racist video of the Obamas depicted as dancing apes-the Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos decided that one of his smaller properties, the Washington Post, has proved such a drag on his two-hundred-and-thirty-billion-dollar fortune that prudence required that he obliterate much of its newsroom.
Media industry
World politics
fromPrivacy International
2 months ago

Election observers adopt Principles and Guidance for Observing Personal Data Use in Elections

International election observation must monitor and regulate personal data and data-intensive technologies across the election cycle to protect electoral integrity and voter privacy.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Weekend voting to be piloted in May elections

Four English councils will pilot expanded voting options including shopping centre locations and weekend voting to modernize electoral participation.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Nigerian lawmakers approve real-time online election results

Nigeria is struggling to retain confidence in elections amid dwindling turnout and patchy result reporting. However, whether the vast, unstable country is capable of delivering results in real time is an open question. Following major pressure from trade unions and civil society, Nigeria's Senate on Tuesday reversed its earlier decision to reject plans for the real-time electronic transmission of election results in future.
World news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ban corporate donations to UK political parties to protect elections, says thinktank

A thinktank warns that proposed UK election funding reforms inadequately address foreign interference through corporate donations and recommends banning corporate donations outright.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reform council leader survives no confidence vote

Reform UK council leader George Finch survived a no-confidence vote by one vote at Warwickshire County Council, with 27 voting against removal and 26 voting for it.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Politics Has Grown Too Big for Politicians Alone | The Walrus

O n January 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol insurrection, many people were transfixed by what they saw in Washington. It was only a heroic effort by the police that kept the insurrectionists out of the House of Representatives, where elected members and staff took refuge behind chairs and under desks. In one sense, the riot, with its outlandish characters wearing costumes and face paint, felt like an absurd exclamation mark that punctuated the end of an erratic presidency.
US politics
fromFox News
2 months ago

NYC Board of Elections worker says 'not my job to report anyone' when asked about registering non-citizens

A New York City Board of Elections worker said it is not his job to report anyone when asked about processing registrations for non-citizens, hidden video footage shows. According to undercover video captured by Muckraker, in which its reporter attempted to pose as a non-citizen, a worker said he would process applications for non-citizens. "Once in a while ... we have people come in here ... and they register, they weren't a citizen," the worker told the reporter. When the reporter claimed to the worker that he was a green card holder from Canada, he was told he needed to be a citizen.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Crisis in Polling Is a Problem for Democracy

Gallup ended presidential-approval polling amid falling trust, rising costs, competition, and concerns about retaliation tied to President Trump's low approval ratings.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse

The government will repeal Conservative powers that allowed ministers to control the Electoral Commission's strategy, preventing potential authoritarian abuse of the independent watchdog.
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