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Victoria's Flawed Voting System Faces Scrutiny

Victoria remains Australia's only state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system that allows backroom deals to decide elections. Discover the push for reform and who stands to gain or lose.

Teen's Alabama voting map becomes state law

An 18-year-old student's redistricting map, created using free software, has been adopted by an Alabama court to remedy Voting Rights Act violations. Discover how citizen mapmaking is transforming democracy.

Nigeria's Complex Security Crisis Explained

An in-depth analysis of Nigeria's multi-faceted security crisis, exploring religious persecution, farmer-herder conflicts, and government failures. Discover the complex roots of the violence.

China funeral protests erupt over cremation mandate

Protests erupt in China's Guizhou province as villagers resist mandatory cremation policies. Traditional burial practices clash with government land preservation efforts amid rising unrest.

Texas Congressional Map Rejected Over Racial Bias

Federal judges reject Texas congressional redistricting map, ruling it illegally discriminates against minority voters. The decision could reshape the state's political landscape for 2026 elections.

Justice Dept Sues Georgia Over 2020 Election

The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Georgia, alleging discriminatory voting practices during the 2020 elections. Discover the details and implications.

Voting linked to longer life, study finds

New research shows participating in elections significantly reduces mortality risk, with non-voters facing 19% higher chance of premature death regardless of political affiliation.

Newsom's Proposition 50: Democrats' New Hope

Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial Proposition 50 initiative is creating shockwaves across US politics, offering Democrats a potential path to counter Republican election tactics. This deep dive examines the high-stakes battle unfolding in California.

How Abortion Rights Could Decide the 2025 US Election

As the 2025 US presidential election approaches, abortion rights emerge as the defining issue that could determine control of state governments and the White House. Our analysis reveals which states are battlegrounds for reproductive freedom.

California's Prop 50 Sparks Voting Rights Battle

California Democrats confront a constitutional showdown as Republican-backed Proposition 50 seeks to restrict voting access, potentially disenfranchising millions in the 2026 elections.

Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.

California election chaos as voting overhaul backfires

Deep in rural California, Shasta County's controversial decision to eliminate electronic voting machines has created an election administration nightmare, with counting delays and legal battles threatening democratic integrity.

California's Gerrymandering Showdown: Prop 50 Explained

As California voters face a critical decision on Proposition 50, experts warn that partisan gerrymandering threatens the very foundations of democratic representation. Discover how this landmark proposal could reshape American politics.

Cameroon election crackdown leaves multiple dead

Cameroon faces international condemnation as security forces open fire on voters during tense presidential elections, leaving multiple dead and hundreds detained in what observers call a systematic crackdown.

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