Articles tagged with #democracy
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Venezuela's Opposition Party Wins Historic Victory in Regional Elections
The Venezuelan opposition party, led by Juan Guaidó, has secured a historic victory in the country's regional elections, marking a significant milestone in the country's fragile democracy. The results of the election, which took place on November 21, 2022, saw the opposition win a majority of seats ...
Myanmar Is Set to Hold Phased Elections. Here's Why They're Being Called a 'sham'
The military junta in Myanmar has announced plans to hold a series of phased elections, sparking widespread criticism and skepticism from the international community. The elections are set to take place over a period of several months, with the ruling military-backed party widely expected to maintai...
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activist, Convicted in Landmark National Security Trial
Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal delivered a guilty verdict against Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy activist, in a trial that has sent shockwaves through the city's democratic movement. Lai, the founder of the Apple Daily newspaper, was accused of colluding with foreign forces under the Nation...
Guinea-bissau Soldiers Cement Coup with New Junta Leader
The West African nation of Guinea-Bissau has been plunged into further uncertainty after soldiers announced General as the new junta leader, cementing their coup just days after a national election. The move has sparked widespread concern among regional leaders and international observers, who are c...
As Trump Plans Backfire, Democrats Are Ahead in House Redistricting Fight
The battle for control of the House of Representatives has taken a dramatic turn, with Democrats seemingly gaining the upper hand in the fight over redistricting. The process of redrawing congressional districts is a crucial aspect of the electoral process, as it determines the boundaries within whi...
House Democrats Rebuke One of Their Own with Republican Support
The House of Representatives has seen its fair share of contentious votes, but a recent action has taken many by surprise. A group of two dozen House Democrats, along with most Republicans, voted to rebuke one of their own members. The vote, which was held behind closed doors, passed with a signific...
Utah Judge Rejects Gop Redistricting Effort, Approving New Map with a Democratic Seat
A Utah judge has dealt a significant setback to the state's Republican Party, blocking a GOP-backed plan to redraw the state's congressional map. The new map, which has been approved by the court, includes a Democratic seat, a major victory for Democrats in the state. Background and Context The cont...
Georgia Election Results: Democrats Gain Ground in Key Senate Seat
Georgia voters went to the polls on December 6, 2022, to decide the fate of a highly contested Senate seat. The election saw a close contest between incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker. The outcome of the election was closely watched by both pa...
Voting results
As the votes were counted, the nation held its breath in anticipation of the results. The highly contested election had seen both sides engage in fierce campaigning, with promises of change and stability dominating the airwaves. Now, with the outcome finally known, the nation is left to ponder what ...