by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist’s Resource At first glance, registering to vote in the U.S. may seem easy: Adults fill out a form and submit it online, in person or through the mail. But getting onto a state’s voter roll — and staying there — can be complicated. It’s also a key reason
by Rehan Mirza, The Journalist’s Resource Last month, a robocall impersonating U.S. President Joe Biden went out to New Hampshire voters, advising them not to vote in the state’s presidential primary election. The voice, generated by artificial intelligence, sounded quite real. “Save your vote for the November election,” the voice stated, falsely asserting that a
ph. UAW President Shawn Fain, left, clasps hands with President Biden after endorsing his bid for reelection. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Marick Masters, Wayne State University The United Auto Workers has endorsed President Joe Biden’s bid for reelection in 2024. “Joe Biden has earned it,” said union president Shawn Fain on Jan.
Catherine de Vries, Bocconi University The results of the Dutch election, in which Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom emerged as victors, have sent shockwaves through the political establishment. For the first time in Dutch history, a party of the extreme right is the largest in the national parliament. Wilders is an eccentric politician
Matheus de Oliveira Pereira, Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) In December 2001, Argentina experienced one of the most dramatic moments in its history. The collapse of convertibility – the monetary stabilisation plan that established parity between the dollar and the peso – brought tens of thousands of people onto the streets to protest against
In this brief, yet insightful episode of “News of the Week,” host Mike examines the upcoming Russian presidential election amidst the Ukraine conflict. Focusing on the near-certain re-election of Vladimir Putin, the episode highlights the unique significance of this election, being the first since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Mike discusses Putin’s dominance in
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Stefanie Lindquist, Arizona State University A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump. The specific state charges, reports The New York Times, “remain a mystery” but will be related to the Manhattan district attorney’s
Former US President Donald J. Trump has reportedly been indicted on charges related to his actions before and after the 2020 election. This is a significant development, particularly in a political climate marked by partisan divides and growing concern for the state of American democracy. The indictment was handed down by a grand
by Zachary Roth, Minnesota Reformer Many of the election deniers who ran last year for positions that would have given them control over state elections systems lost their races. But several have found a new path to exert influence: as chair of their state Republican Party. On Saturday, Kristina Karamo, an activist who
Nicholas Allen, Royal Holloway University of London Liz Truss resigned as the Conservative party leader just 45 days after being elected to that position. She was forced out by her backbenchers because of a disastrously misjudged mini-budget, concerns about her competency and a catastrophic collapse in the Conservatives’ poll ratings. She is now