Articles tagged with #democracy
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Hungary's Tisza Party Seen Winning Two-thirds Majority in Parliament, Median Projection Shows
The Tisza party's landslide victory, projected by Median, a Hungarian pollster, has sent shockwaves through the country's political landscape. According to the poll, the party secured 54% of the vote, giving it a two-thirds majority in parliament. Historical Context The Tisza party has been in power...
Democrats Score Major Victory in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
The highly anticipated Wisconsin Supreme Court election concluded on April 4, with incumbent Judge Janet Protasiewicz emerging victorious. This significant victory for Democrats is seen as a major upset, as Republicans had initially been favored to win. Protasiewicz secured 55% of the vote, while he...
Georgia Residents Cast Votes in Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
The special election in Georgia's 14th congressional district has concluded, and votes are being counted. The district was previously represented by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned in January 2022 after facing intense backlash for her comments and actions. The election featured a crowded field ...
Kazakhstanis Vote in Referendum on New Constitution That Would Cement President's Grip on Power
The referendum, which was widely seen as a test of President Tokayev's popularity, came as the country faces a range of challenges, including rising inflation and a struggling economy. The proposed constitutional reforms would significantly expand the president's powers, allowing him to appoint judg...
Trump, Seeking Executive Power Over Elections, Is Urged to Declare Emergency
Former President Donald Trump has been making headlines in recent weeks as he continues to push for greater control over the US election system. According to reports, Trump is considering declaring a national emergency in order to bypass Congress and gain executive power over the electoral process. ...
Thailand’s Conservative Party Claims Surprise Election Victory
The Palang Pracharath Party's surprise victory has sent shockwaves through the Thai political landscape, with many analysts and observers questioning the legitimacy of the vote. The party's leader, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, has been in power since the 2014 military coup and has faced widespr...
Trump-led Abuses Amid ‘democratic Recession’ Put Human Rights in Peril, Hrw Report Says
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) organization has released a comprehensive report detailing the erosion of human rights standards under the Trump administration. The report, titled "Worlds Apart: International Human Rights Standards and the Trump Administration," highlights a range of abuses and neglect...
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘nationalize’ Elections
Former US President Donald Trump has once again made headlines with his latest statement on the electoral process, calling for Republicans to 'nationalize' elections. The statement was made during a rally in Iowa, where Trump urged Republican voters to push for the nationalization of elections, sayi...
Party Backed by Generals Set for Landslide in 'sham' Myanmar Election
The military-backed party in Myanmar, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), has won a landslide victory in the country's general election, securing a majority of seats in both the lower and upper houses of parliament. The election, which was held on November 8, was marred by widespread ...