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Webaim
1 week ago
Web design

Web Accessibility in the 2024 Presidential Campaigns

Both political parties should consider accessibility for voters with disabilities, as it has bipartisan historical support. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

People can change their minds': Labour chair rejects claims Elphicke's conversion to party is bogus UK politics live

Defections can cause more trouble for the party welcoming defectors than the one losing them, as seen with Natalie Elphicke's move to Labour affecting Keir Starmer negatively. [ more ]
Europe politics
euronews
1 week ago
Europe politics

Greek moderate conservatives set to win in EU elections

EPP affiliate New Democracy leading Greek polls ahead of EU elections, defying the trend of ruling parties facing losses in Europe. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare to stand down after poor election result

Manasseh Sogavare will not run for prime minister, endorsing Jeremiah Manele instead amid political party rivalries post-election. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Croatia: Ruling conservatives win elections without majority DW 04/18/2024

Croatia's ruling HDZ party won most seats but not a majority, likely needing far-right support for coalition. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Croatia's election offers voters little prospect of change DW 04/17/2024

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, a key player in national power politics, is challenging incumbent Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, shaking up the upcoming elections. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Portugal election: who are the key players and what is at stake?

Upcoming snap election in Portugal, predicts hung parliament with a surging far-right populist.
Prime Minister Costa resigned amid investigations of alleged illegalities in green projects, emphasizes integrity and denial of wrongdoing. [ more ]
moreEurope politics
www.thelocal.de
1 week ago
Germany news

Why are German politicians facing increasing attacks?

Violent attacks against politicians in Germany are escalating, with various political parties targeted by assailants. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Are protests hurting the far right? DW 02/02/2024

Three-quarters of participants in a survey believe that public demonstrations against right-wing extremism are the right thing to do.
39% of respondents consider right-wing extremism to be the greatest threat to German democracy, a 19% increase from 15 months ago. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Who won the London mayoral election?

London Mayoral Election 2024 has concluded with a list of diverse candidates including incumbent Sadiq Khan and a variety of party representatives. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

How does voting work in the London mayoral and London Assembly elections?

London mayoral and Assembly elections determine the capital's future with successful candidates serving for four years. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Democrats vs. Republicans: First election coming for Travis Central Appraisal District board - Austin Monitor

Three Democrats, three Republicans, and a Libertarian are running for three seats on the Travis Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Potential impact on school districts due to the election of board members who may influence property value decisions. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Yes, there is a presidential primary in New York Tuesday even though Biden and Trump have clinched nominations | amNewYork

New York's presidential primary wraps up with Biden and Trump as expected nominees.
Closed primaries in New York limit voting to registered Democrats or Republicans, with low early voting turnout. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

GB News chief defends political lineup and says he wants to recruit more MPs

Employing serving politicians as presenters defended by GB News CEO
GB News aims to recruit MPs of other parties [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Ed Davey: We need a cross-party agreement on social care'

Liberal Democrats call for cross-party talks on social care to solve impasse after years of failure.
Proposed manifesto promise includes attending cross-party talks on social care after election to address high costs and help the NHS. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

Laura Kuenssberg: Tory by-election disaster shows power of 'sofa vote'

Voter turnout is crucial, impacting election results.
Support for traditional parties may be dwindling, with voters opting to stay home or choose other options. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Azhar Ali case demonstrates difficulty of selecting suitable politicians

The case of Azhar Ali highlights the difficulty of vetting political party candidates who may have controversial past comments.
Labour is facing pressure to overhaul its vetting process to avoid damaging its relations with the Jewish community. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Which politicians carry blame in the Post Office IT scandal?

Campaigners have spent decades seeking justice for wronged post office operators in the Horizon scandal, but progress has been slow.
All three major political parties in the UK have faced questions about their role in addressing the scandal and providing compensation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Share of Democratic Registrations Is Declining, but What Does It Mean?

Newly registered voters are not as overwhelmingly Democratic as in the past.
Data shows a narrowing margin between newly registered Democrats and Republicans. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
US politics

What is Super Tuesday? Can Trump and Biden be assured of their nomination?

Super Tuesday is a crucial day in the presidential race with the largest number of states voting and a significant number of delegates being awarded.
Historically, the winners of Super Tuesday have always become the presidential nominees. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
4 months ago
US politics

Final sprint to the Iowa caucuses

The Iowa caucuses on January 15th will be the first test of the 2024 presidential election.
Caucuses are different from primaries as they are meetings run by political parties rather than traditional elections. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Education

Axios Vibes: On campus, huge bipartisan support for government loan help

Students from both parties want government help with student loans.
Support for government help with student loans is higher among students than the general population. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 months ago
US Elections

Trump Repeats Obama's Mistake

Political parties suffer when focus narrows to the presidency.
Trump's takeover of the RNC echoes Obama's mistake in centralization. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Opinion | Trump's Conquest of the Republican Party Matters to Every American

Donald Trump on cusp of securing Republican nomination
Republican Party's shift towards becoming a vessel for Trump's ambitions [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google confirms it's restricting Gemini election queries globally | TechCrunch

Google restricts election-related queries in countries with ongoing elections
Gemini may show a preset message when asked about political parties or candidates. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
France politics

Why France enshrined abortion rights in its constitution DW 03/04/2024

France is the first country to include the right to abortion in its constitution
Public opinion in France strongly favors abortion rights [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Early voting in Florida's Republican presidential primary gets underway

Early in-person voting for Florida's Republican presidential primary is ongoing until March 17.
Only registered Republican voters can participate; Democrats canceled their primary due to submitting only Joe Biden's name. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
2 months ago
Germany politics

PODCAST: Germany's invisible border and what's the job outlook for foreign residents?

Subscribers support Germany in Focus
Topics covered include housing crisis, border division, right-wing party, retirement, and job outlook for foreign residents. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Public health

Grow up' and talk about social care, Andrew Dilnot tells Labour and Tories

Both major parties criticized for irresponsible refusal to address social care crisis before elections.
Concerns raised over lack of serious national discussion on the funding and state of social care. [ more ]
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