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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' indie spin is a big win for electoral choice

Adams's independent run challenges the flawed primary system in New York, aiming to represent all voters, particularly independents.
#congress
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago
US politics

Why House GOP Leadership Pulled Out All the Stops to Kill This Vote-and It Backfired

A bipartisan resolution seeks to allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy for 12 weeks, facing significant opposition from House Republicans.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
US Elections

These Are the Oldest Members of Congress and How Long They've Served

There is growing support for establishing term limits for members of Congress.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago
US politics

Why House GOP Leadership Pulled Out All the Stops to Kill This Vote-and It Backfired

A bipartisan resolution seeks to allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy for 12 weeks, facing significant opposition from House Republicans.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
US Elections

These Are the Oldest Members of Congress and How Long They've Served

There is growing support for establishing term limits for members of Congress.
more#congress
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago
Europe news

'The time has come': Will Europe finally put an end to changing of the clocks?

The EU faces pressure to abolish the biannual clock change due to its negative impacts on health and economy.
#nigel-farage
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Dominic Cummings breaks silence after secret dinner with Nigel Farage

Dominic Cummings is seeking influence in Westminster without wanting a formal job, hinting at a new approach to his political involvement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Ministers resist calls to block Musk donations to Farage's Reform UK

Government faces calls to tighten political donation laws amid concerns over Elon Musk's potential influence on UK politics.
Reforms to limit foreign donations are advocated by prominent figures but may not be implemented quickly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Dominic Cummings breaks silence after secret dinner with Nigel Farage

Dominic Cummings is seeking influence in Westminster without wanting a formal job, hinting at a new approach to his political involvement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Ministers resist calls to block Musk donations to Farage's Reform UK

Government faces calls to tighten political donation laws amid concerns over Elon Musk's potential influence on UK politics.
Reforms to limit foreign donations are advocated by prominent figures but may not be implemented quickly.
more#nigel-farage
#germany
Germany politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Germany's upper house clears historic defence spending bill

Germany's Bundesrat approved a landmark package for military and infrastructure spending despite some opposition from smaller parties.
fromwww.thelocal.de
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

CDU leader: 'Dual citizenship creates too many problems in Germany'

Merz advocates for stricter migration laws and the revocation of citizenship for dual nationals who commit crimes.
Germany politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Germany's upper house clears historic defence spending bill

Germany's Bundesrat approved a landmark package for military and infrastructure spending despite some opposition from smaller parties.
fromwww.thelocal.de
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

CDU leader: 'Dual citizenship creates too many problems in Germany'

Merz advocates for stricter migration laws and the revocation of citizenship for dual nationals who commit crimes.
more#germany
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Landlords rush to force out tenants ahead of Labour's no-fault eviction ban

Urgent need for housing reform as eviction rates rise ahead of Labour's proposed ban on no-fault evictions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Landlords rush to force out tenants ahead of Labour's no-fault eviction ban

Urgent need for housing reform as eviction rates rise ahead of Labour's proposed ban on no-fault evictions.
more#reproductive-rights
#house-of-lords
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Revealed: how members of House of Lords benefit from commercial interests

The House of Lords faces scrutiny over accountability and conflicts of interest due to peers benefitting from commercial interests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Age, gender, education: the House of Lords in charts

Labour's reforms aim to significantly downsize the House of Lords by removing hereditary peers and proposing a retirement age.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
EU data protection

The Guardian view on the House of Lords: ending inherited power is the right thing to do | Editorial

Labour is advancing House of Lords reform to eliminate hereditary peerage privileges, a significant shift against centuries of inherited legislative power.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
EU data protection

Remaining hereditary peers to be kicked out of House of Lords within months

Labour plans to abolish the remaining 92 hereditary peers from the House of Lords, considering it outdated and out of step with modern Britain.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Starmer's House of Lords reform only scratches the surface of its problems | Simon Jenkins

The House of Lords remains a symbol of Britain's resistance to political reform and systemic privilege.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Unappealing as some life peers are, entitled lords are defending the indefensible | Catherine Bennett

Charlotte Owen legitimizes hereditary peers amidst Labour's push for reform.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Revealed: how members of House of Lords benefit from commercial interests

The House of Lords faces scrutiny over accountability and conflicts of interest due to peers benefitting from commercial interests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
EU data protection

The Guardian view on the House of Lords: ending inherited power is the right thing to do | Editorial

Labour is advancing House of Lords reform to eliminate hereditary peerage privileges, a significant shift against centuries of inherited legislative power.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
EU data protection

Remaining hereditary peers to be kicked out of House of Lords within months

Labour plans to abolish the remaining 92 hereditary peers from the House of Lords, considering it outdated and out of step with modern Britain.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Starmer's House of Lords reform only scratches the surface of its problems | Simon Jenkins

The House of Lords remains a symbol of Britain's resistance to political reform and systemic privilege.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Unappealing as some life peers are, entitled lords are defending the indefensible | Catherine Bennett

Charlotte Owen legitimizes hereditary peers amidst Labour's push for reform.
more#house-of-lords
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
NYC politics

Stricter term limits for office? Proposal could topple Miami's political dynasties

Miami voters may vote on lifetime term limits for elected officials, capping them at 16 years across their lifetime.
#corruption
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Bangladesh students who deposed PM Hasina form party to fight elections

Bangladeshi students' new political party aims to challenge the dominance of established political families for a unified, corruption-free governance.
fromMission Local
7 months ago
SF politics

Mayor Breed's latest 'Good Government Reform': She's trying to find the guy who did this!

Mayor Breed's late reforms highlight the ongoing issues of corruption in San Francisco and her role as an incumbent during a tough re-election campaign.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC mayoral hopeful Jim Walden wants to fight City Hall 'corruption' with overhauled 'Integrity' agency

Overhaul of the Department of Investigations proposed by mayoral candidate Jim Walden aims to empower it with prosecutorial rights against corruption.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK news

Starmer tightens rules on gifts and donations after Duffield's avarice' accusation

Sir Keir Starmer's government is reforming donation disclosure rules to combat allegations of sleaze and improve transparency.
The government plans to eliminate loopholes that allowed ministers to avoid certain gift disclosures.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Social Democrats launch plan to tackle 'waste of public money' after Leinster House bike shed

The Social Democrats propose stronger accountability and anti-corruption measures to rebuild public trust in governance.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Bangladesh students who deposed PM Hasina form party to fight elections

Bangladeshi students' new political party aims to challenge the dominance of established political families for a unified, corruption-free governance.
SF politics
fromMission Local
7 months ago

Mayor Breed's latest 'Good Government Reform': She's trying to find the guy who did this!

Mayor Breed's late reforms highlight the ongoing issues of corruption in San Francisco and her role as an incumbent during a tough re-election campaign.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC mayoral hopeful Jim Walden wants to fight City Hall 'corruption' with overhauled 'Integrity' agency

Overhaul of the Department of Investigations proposed by mayoral candidate Jim Walden aims to empower it with prosecutorial rights against corruption.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK news

Starmer tightens rules on gifts and donations after Duffield's avarice' accusation

Sir Keir Starmer's government is reforming donation disclosure rules to combat allegations of sleaze and improve transparency.
The government plans to eliminate loopholes that allowed ministers to avoid certain gift disclosures.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Social Democrats launch plan to tackle 'waste of public money' after Leinster House bike shed

The Social Democrats propose stronger accountability and anti-corruption measures to rebuild public trust in governance.
more#corruption
France politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

What the Paiva Family Means to Brazil

Brazil's 1960s progressive agenda faced serious US intervention despite rising support for reformist policies and parties within the country.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

PA's Abbas ends programme of allowances to families of slain Palestinians

The Palestinian Authority has ended payments to families of Palestinians killed or imprisoned by Israel, transitioning them to standard welfare assistance.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
France politics

Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet

Lebanon has formed a new government amid political struggles, aiming for reforms and economic recovery while sidelining Hezbollah.
#trump-administration
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why Trump's Plan to Kill the Education Department May Fail

The Trump administration aggressively reshapes federal agencies, instigating significant changes and imposing its agenda on the government.
The efforts to abolish the Department of Education face practical challenges despite the administration's radical intentions.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The new 'resistance': How Trump shows the path to saving civilization

Trump's presidency has created an environment of optimism and leadership, reshaping America's political landscape in a significant manner.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why Trump's Plan to Kill the Education Department May Fail

The Trump administration aggressively reshapes federal agencies, instigating significant changes and imposing its agenda on the government.
The efforts to abolish the Department of Education face practical challenges despite the administration's radical intentions.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The new 'resistance': How Trump shows the path to saving civilization

Trump's presidency has created an environment of optimism and leadership, reshaping America's political landscape in a significant manner.
more#trump-administration
#democratic-party
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Andy Kim Is Ready For Trump 2.0

Andy Kim's election signifies a potential shift for Democrats as he emphasizes the need for a reform agenda to reconnect with disillusioned voters.
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Marianne Williamson Announces Bid for DNC Chair

Marianne Williamson aims to transform the Democratic Party as a candidate for DNC Chair, emphasizing the need for a strong response to Donald Trump.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago
SF politics

James Zogby Wants to "Democratize the Democratic Party"

James Zogby advocates for a reformed Democratic Party that prioritizes grassroots voices over the influence of major donors.
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Andy Kim Is Ready For Trump 2.0

Andy Kim's election signifies a potential shift for Democrats as he emphasizes the need for a reform agenda to reconnect with disillusioned voters.
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Marianne Williamson Announces Bid for DNC Chair

Marianne Williamson aims to transform the Democratic Party as a candidate for DNC Chair, emphasizing the need for a strong response to Donald Trump.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago
SF politics

James Zogby Wants to "Democratize the Democratic Party"

James Zogby advocates for a reformed Democratic Party that prioritizes grassroots voices over the influence of major donors.
more#democratic-party
#democracy
US Elections
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago

A national campaign to lessen polarization pushes states to ditch partisan primaries

A campaign is aiming to reform the primary election process to reduce polarization by introducing nonpartisan primaries and ranked choice voting.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why America is a flawed democracy

Erwin Chemerinsky proposes a peaceful separation of the U.S. into distinct nations to address constitutional flaws threatening democracy.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

ZkDemocracy: the Easiest Solution for Zero-knowledge Proof-based Anonymous Voting | HackerNoon

Representative democracy is dysfunctional and fails to reflect the majority's will.
Direct and digital solutions could enhance democratic participation and integrity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London politics

There's a way to beat a far-right takeover in the UK. So why has Starmer gone silent about it? | Polly Toynbee

Sadiq Khan emphasizes the crucial role of proportional representation in defending democracy against far-right extremism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

A Transformative Leader Steps Down in Mexico. What Will His Legacy Be?

President Lopez Obrador is viewed as a transformative leader, shaping Mexico's direction with mixed opinions on his legacy.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Mohammad Yunus can go down in history as the architect of a new Bangladesh

Bangladesh has a unique opportunity for democratic transition with Yunus's leadership after the ousting of Hasina.
US Elections
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago

A national campaign to lessen polarization pushes states to ditch partisan primaries

A campaign is aiming to reform the primary election process to reduce polarization by introducing nonpartisan primaries and ranked choice voting.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why America is a flawed democracy

Erwin Chemerinsky proposes a peaceful separation of the U.S. into distinct nations to address constitutional flaws threatening democracy.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

ZkDemocracy: the Easiest Solution for Zero-knowledge Proof-based Anonymous Voting | HackerNoon

Representative democracy is dysfunctional and fails to reflect the majority's will.
Direct and digital solutions could enhance democratic participation and integrity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London politics

There's a way to beat a far-right takeover in the UK. So why has Starmer gone silent about it? | Polly Toynbee

Sadiq Khan emphasizes the crucial role of proportional representation in defending democracy against far-right extremism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

A Transformative Leader Steps Down in Mexico. What Will His Legacy Be?

President Lopez Obrador is viewed as a transformative leader, shaping Mexico's direction with mixed opinions on his legacy.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Mohammad Yunus can go down in history as the architect of a new Bangladesh

Bangladesh has a unique opportunity for democratic transition with Yunus's leadership after the ousting of Hasina.
more#democracy
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Starmer's Labour knows the kind of Britain it wants it just doesn't know how to build it | Martin Kettle

Labour recognizes the failure of British governance but lacks a concrete plan to address and modernize the state.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Hilary Benn begins process of repealing Legacy Act

The UK government is set to repeal the controversial Legacy Act, addressing inquests and civil actions related to the Troubles.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Why Voters Rejected Election Reform

Voters rejected major political reforms aimed at reducing gridlock and polarization, showing a disconnect between the proposals and public sentiment.
fromeuronews
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former al-Qaeda leader al-Golani rebrands as pluralist amid doubts

Ahmad al-Sharaa is attempting to reshape his identity from al-Qaida leader to advocate for pluralism amid Syria's evolving political dynamics.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Senegal's top court confirms ruling party's big election win DW 11/28/2024

PASTEF's victory marks a significant political shift in Senegal, enabling President Diomaye to pursue major reforms.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
SF politics

Editorial: This election showed L.A. voters are fed up with City Hall corruption and scandal

Los Angeles voters supported reforms to increase political accountability and reduce gerrymandering, demonstrating a demand for change in local governance.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

We have to blow it up': can never-Trumpers retake the Republican party?

Liz Cheney and other Republicans aim to reshape the GOP after Trump, focusing on traditional values and inclusivity to reclaim their party.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
6 months ago

Mexico elects its first female president. How the country got here before the U.S.

Mexico elected its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, marking a major political shift toward gender representation. This reflects decades of legal reforms.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US Elections

Harris Town Hall Shows Her Straining for a Tough Empathy on Immigration

Vice President Harris highlighted the importance of addressing the needs of undocumented immigrants while emphasizing the broken immigration system and the necessity for reform.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Walz Says the Electoral College Needs to Go'

Gov. Tim Walz advocates for abolishing the Electoral College in favor of a national popular vote to encourage broader candidate engagement across the country.
#conservative-party
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
UK politics

New Tory leader must make sure party focuses on its traditional base, says chair

The Conservative party must refocus on its traditional base and broaden its appeal beyond defectors to maintain relevance and electoral success.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
Europe politics

Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again

The Conservative leadership hopefuls presented reform agendas to recover from a historic electoral defeat, highlighting the need for change and appeal to voters.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
UK politics

New Tory leader must make sure party focuses on its traditional base, says chair

The Conservative party must refocus on its traditional base and broaden its appeal beyond defectors to maintain relevance and electoral success.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
Europe politics

Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again

The Conservative leadership hopefuls presented reform agendas to recover from a historic electoral defeat, highlighting the need for change and appeal to voters.
more#conservative-party
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Europe politics

Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's election: What's next?

Sri Lanka's new president faces the challenge of addressing austerity measures and calls for political reforms after winning a contested election.
SF politics
fromMission Local
7 months ago

TogetherSF wants to change City Hall. Internal doc shows that's just the beginning.

Proposition D represents a significant shift in San Francisco's governance, potentially concentrating power while limiting oversight.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Europe politics

Senegal's Faye dissolves parliament and sets elections for November

President Faye dissolved the parliament to pursue reforms, citing difficulties in collaboration with the opposition.
Snap elections are scheduled for November 17 to address the political gridlock.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Voters in Jordan Voice Concern With Domestic Issues, Then With Gaza

The parliamentary election in Jordan revolves around domestic issues like unemployment amid rising Islamist challenges influenced by tensions in Gaza.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Europe politics

The Guardian view on MPs returning: a new generation can reset parliament's authority | Editorial

The new Labour government faces a pivotal opportunity for reform following Conservative governance challenges, presenting ambitious plans for Britain's future.
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