https://youtu.be/KmIX6JSreU0 Iowa Press convenes a group of Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the legislative session and the 2024 Iowa Caucuses, as several Republican politicians visit Iowa this week and next. Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa…
Voters in Redondo Beach, California, will decide on five charter amendments and one ordinance at an election on March 7. Charter Amendment 1 would make the following changes to the bid process for public works projects: Increase the threshold for…
Montana enacted new legislative district boundaries on Feb. 22 when the Montana Districting & Apportionment Commission submitted its final plan to the secretary of state. The maps will take effect for Montana’s 2024 state legislative elections. The commission had voted…
Many Americans, many of them Republicans, seek leaders who would violate basic principles of democracy. AP Photo/Ben Gray By Tarah Williams, Allegheny College; Andrew Bloeser, Allegheny College, and Brian Harward, Allegheny College It might be comforting to think that American…
When Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets with President Joe Biden on Feb. 10, 2023, climate change, economic development and security will be on the agenda. But if Lula cannot stabilize his country’s democracy, he won’t be able…
In much of the world, democracy is currently under threat by the rise of authoritarianism. Writer Yascha Mounk is known for his work on democratic institutions and liberal values. In his latest book “The Great Experiment,” Mounk describes ethnically diverse…
A new book takes a look at the colliding interests of democracies and their economies. In “The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism,” Financial Times commentator Martin Wolf argues that this marriage has hit the rocks. He speaks with Walter Isaacson about…
From understanding political ads to seeing what your representatives are actually doing (or not doing), these short guides from non-profit investigative newsroom ProPublica will help you become a more informed, more engaged, more confident participant in democracy. Access the collection…
Nebraskans will be required to show identification to vote in future elections.
The internet has redefined American politics in many ways. Among the most significant is the increasing use of memes by politicians and extremist groups. Once dismissed as an online joke, memes have proved to be effective tools for energizing a…