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Perfecting a Democracy

Editor's Pick June 5, 2020June 4, 2020 Michael Zilbering Leave a comment

A representative democracy is a form of government in which representatives are elected to make policy and enforce laws while representing the citizens. There is a plurality of virtues here, including first the intrinsic importance of political participation and freedom in human life; second, the instrumental importance of political incentives in keeping governments responsible and accountable; and third, the constructive role of democracy in the formation of values and in the understanding of needs, rights, and duties. All this is present in American political life. But the last time the Democratic party acquired an inclination toward socialism, that doesn’t blend with democracy.

South Korea Votes Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 Doris Mkwaya Leave a comment

Despite the global coronavirus outbreak, millions of people turned up at polling stations across South Korea, wearing masks and protective gloves, to vote in Wednesday’s elections. South Korea’s efforts to cope with the Coronavirus epidemic have been hailed, where authorities conducted extensive tests and citizens followed government guidelines on social distancing.

Opposition Gains Clear Victory in Slovak Election

March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Benedict Kasigara Leave a comment

The opposition won a clear victory in parliamentary elections in Slovakia Saturday. Entrepreneur Igor Matovic’s center-right Ordinary People party (OLaNO) obtained more than 25% of the votes, more than double his party’s 2016 figure (11%). Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini’s Direction-Social Democracy (Smer-SD) party suffered heavy losses, eventually accounting for 18.3% (2016: 28.3%).

Armenians Begin Campaign for Controversial Constitutional Change

Editor's Pick February 19, 2020February 18, 2020 Doris Mkwaya Leave a comment

In Armenia, the campaign began yesterday for a referendum to change the Constitution on April 5. Vоtеrѕ will hаvе tо vоtе for оr аgаіnѕt thе dismissal of mеmbеrѕ оf thе Cоnѕtіtutіоnаl Cоurt (CC), appointed bеfоrе 2015. Thе аmеndmеntѕ were іnіtіаtеd by Prіmе Mіnіѕtеr Nіkоl Pаѕhіnуаn.

Jeff Sessions Shows his Support for Trump in his First Senate Campaign Ad

Editor's Pick November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Kyle Reynolds Leave a comment

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions left President Trump’s cabinet with a strained relationship between him and the President. Trump often berated Sessions for not putting a stop to the Mueller investigation. Sessions is now running for one of Alabama’s senate seats and used his first campaign ad to quell some of the bad blood between him and the president.

Hillary Clinton is Considering a 2020 Run

October 27, 2019October 26, 2019 Kyle Reynolds Leave a comment

Hillary Clinton, who has stated on multiple occasions that she won the 2016 presidential election, has recently made hints at the possibility of a 2020 run. The two time presidential candidate is hesitant to make any direct statements one way or the other, but now seems to be leaning towards throwing her hat in the ring.

Is Canada Following Britain with WEXIT?

Editor's Pick October 25, 2019October 24, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

This week Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudueau has been re-elected for a second term. Trudeau is the leader of the Liberal Party which was only able to form a minority government this term. Trudeau is disliked in Western Canada. After the election the new movement #Wexit (Western Exit) is gaining popularity on social media. Within 24 hours a Facebook page for VoteWexit.com gained over 200,000 members.

Kais Saied Appears to Win Tunisian Presidential Election

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

More than 7 million voters were called back to the polls on Sunday for the third time in less than a month to elect a new president who faces the challenge of taking the country out of its economic crisis. Independent constitutional law professor Kais Saied and his rival, businessman and media magnate Nabil Karoui, a candidate for the “Heart of Tunisia” party, competed Sunday in the second round of the presidential elections.

New Election in Istanbul, Thousands Vote Today

June 23, 2019August 10, 2019 George Mtimba Leave a comment

After cancellation of the Istanbul election, citizens vote a second time Sunday. Polls see opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu in front. Does President Recep Erdoğan face a double disgrace?

However, before this new election in Istanbul, everyone is strangely silent about the Turkish president. On the campaign posters only Binali Yildirim, the leading candidate of the governing party AKP for Istanbul, can be seen. Erdogan has reduced his performances. Only in the past few days he interfered again in the debate.

LGBT Activist and Actor Addison Perry-Franks Running for Texas House of Representatives in 2020

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 Addison Perry-Franks Leave a comment

A Snyder Texas LGBT activist, actress, and transgender small business owner has put her bid in for election in 2020. Addison “Addy” Perry-Franks has announced that she is running for District 83 of the Texas House of Representatives. She wants to make a difference for her district, the State of Texas and for the USA. Her slogan “Let’s put the US back in the USA,” stand for equality, and people standing together to support equal rights for LGBT, minorities, people from all religions and nationalities.

Trump’s 2020 Campaign Update: The $30 Million Man

May 5, 2019August 10, 2019 Kyle Reynolds Leave a comment

Trump has proved to be one of the most effective campaigners the country has seen in a while. Trump’s aggressive and slightly unorthodox campaign strategy netted him the election in 2016, and as candidates begin collecting donations and holding rallies for their 2020 run against him, Trump’s proving he is as effective as ever.

The Trump campaign has raised more money than any other candidate (over $30 million), dominated the news cycle, and energized hundreds of thousands of voters at rallies.