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Published on Mar 30, 2025

Democracy in Africa: A failure or work-in-progress?, by Richard Odusanya

Let’s begin with a “positive inference” from our former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, a Nigerian former army general and statesman who served as Nigeria’s head of state from 1976 to 1979 and later as its president from 1999 to 2007. Regrettably on …

Source: Eagle Online - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Drop bill to ‘jail eligible Nigerians who fail to vote’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, “to immediately withdraw the oppressive bill which contains repressive provisions to …

Source: Eagle Online - Label Pending
Published on Mar 30, 2025

SERAP Demands Withdrawal Of Bill To Jail Nigerians Who Fail To Vote, Labels It ‘Oppressive’

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to withdraw a proposed bill that seeks to make voting compulsory for all Nigerians of voting age. The bill, currently …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Drop Bill To ‘jail Eligible Nigerians Who Fail To Vote’, Serap Tells Akpabio, Ab

Socio-Economic Rightsand Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speakerof the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “to immediately withdraw the oppressive bill which contains repressive provisions to jail …

Source: The Nigerian Voice - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Our Democracy and Its Vagrant Elite

ENGAGEMENTS By Chidi Amuta In recent weeks, we seem to have been wrestling with the very idea of democracy. After all, our political system has passed through the Westminster parliamentary system and over three decades of the Washington type presidential …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Chiinda Slams Government’s Push for Constitutional Amendments Without Public Consent

Chiinda Slams Government’s Push for Constitutional Amendments Without Public Consent Munali Constituency aspiring Member of Parliament, Chrispin Chiinda, has strongly condemned the government’s sudden move to amend the Republican Constitution without broad …

Source: Zambian Observer - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Sports News | AIFF Draft Constitution Provides for Inclusion of Five Players in Executive Committee

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) The draft constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has proposed several radical changes, including the provision for inclusion of at least five former national players in the 14-member Executive Committee and removal …

Source: Latestly - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Why stop at electing Supreme Court?Bill Fiander

Kansas lawmakers advanced a constitutional amendment to be voted on in 2026 that would give voters the power to elect state Supreme Court justices. The author argues that this change would be a step towards direct democracy, which Kansas currently lacks. …

Source: The Hutchinson News - Kansas - Label Pending
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Bidness Men

Is it said that business prowess would be an asset for serving in the government. This certainly was repeated ad nauseam regarding Trump and his sidekick, Musk: “If only we could run the government as a business, then all of our problems would be fixed.” …

Source: Daily Gate City - Iowa - Neutral
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Of Course We’re a Republic - That’s Why Your Vote Barely Counts

It seems like many times when I express a political opinion, especially if it leans toward expanding voting rights, promoting equality, or strengthening democratic participation, someone inevitably shows up to remind me that "the United States is a …

Source: East Texas News - Label Pending
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Our view: Your vote really counts in spring election

April elections point up an ongoing contradiction in our voting habits. Local races affect us more directly and immediately than other contests in our representative democracy, yet proportionately fewer of us turn out to decide those races. How many folks …

Source: The Joplin Globe - Missouri - Label Pending
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Co-ops create community, advisors say

Greg Brodsky, left, founder and executive director of business accelerator Start.coop, tells how his father launched a carpet co-op in Manchester in 1984, joined by key figure Stanley Langer. (Photo by Trisha Nail) Grocery stores, carpet and flooring …

Source: New Hampshire Business Review - Neutral
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Opinion: Elect Supreme Court? Why stop there?

It’s not often the people of Kansas get to hold a “referendum” on state legislation. In fact, they can’t. At least not on their own. Under our state’s Constitution, we operate a representative democracy electing legislators to make decisions on our behalf …

Source: Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas - Neutral
Published on Mar 28, 2025

In Defense of Media and Democracy: The Inspiring Work and Life of My Friend Robert W. McChesney

Bob McChesney, who died on Tuesday at the age of 72, first introduced himself to me almost 30 years ago, on the set of a public television news program in Madison, Wisconsin. Bob was a distinguished University of Wisconsin professor who was gaining an …

Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing
Published on Mar 28, 2025

A Negotiation Strategy Doomed to Fail

The early phase of the new Tsipras government “It was a measure of the depth of the euro crisis that it took a radical left-wing government to table mainstream liberal proposals for its solution.” (Yanis Varoufakis) Varoufakis says that during the …

Source: CADTM - Left-wing
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: State basketball success, protest paranoia, and the importance of town halls

Thumbs up. State basketball: Interior Alaska basketball teams saw remarkable performances at the 2025 state playoffs. The Monroe Catholic Rams showcased exceptional grit, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams securing third-place finishes. The girls …

Source: Fairbanks Daily News Miner - Alaska - Neutral
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Republicans Claim Connecticut Has Culture Of Corruption In Call For New Watchdog

House and Senate Republicans listen on Thursday, March 27, 2025, as House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora talks to reporters about his party’s claims of “Gov. Lamont & CT Democrats’ Culture of Corruption.” Credit: Screengrab / CT-N HARTFORD, CT – …

Source: CT News Junkie - Label Pending
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Ideas & Opinions — Philip Loring: Kevin Kiley does not want to hear from his constituents

Representative democracy requires leaders who listen to, and are responsive to, their constituents. For weeks, I and countless other concerned constituents of CA-3 have been calling for Representative Kevin Kiley to hold in-person town halls. Several …

Source: The Union - California - Label Pending
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Immediate ineligibility?: the Constitutional Council's decision scrutinized by Marine Le Pen and her lawyers

This Friday, March 28, the Constitutional Council is expected to deliver a long-awaited decision on the immediate execution of a sentence of ineligibility, in the context of a priority question of constitutionality (QPC) filed by a local elected official …

Source: Entrevue - Label Pending

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 19:08 GMT

Rethinking Democracy Ep. 7: The Protests and Political Crisis Shaping Turkey's Democratic Future

Turkey has plunged into turmoil after authorities arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, President Erdoğan's strongest opponent, on charges of corruption. Mass protests, the largest in over a decade, have erupted nationwide after İmamoğlu was removed …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 13:10 GMT

Government Communications hosts activities to commemorate 30 Years of Freedom and Democracy, 27 to 28 Mar

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in partnership with the Apartheid Museum and Gibela Rail Consortium, will host activities to commemorate the 30 Years of Freedom and Democracy on 27 and 28th March 2025 in Gauteng province. A …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 22:57 GMT

National Civil Rights Museum’s April 4th Commemoration Honors Dr. King’s Legacy with an Urgent Call to Action

Memphis, TN, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel will host its annual April 4th Commemoration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 57th anniversary of his assassination. This year’s theme, “How …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 23:18 GMT

WATCH: NJ School Board Leader Backs Dr. Rosy Bagolie in Powerful New Ad for Her Re-Election Campaign

Why NJ Needs a Proven Educator Like Assemblywoman Bagolie on the Front Lines of the Fight to Save Public Education from Trump’s Attack on the DOE LIVINGSTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assemblywoman Dr. Rosy Bagolie ( …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 11:26 GMT

Journalists at National World publish open letter calling for pay talks

National Union of Journalists (NUJ) members working for National World have branded the company’s refusal to enter into pay talks pending a takeover as damaging to staff’s morale and financial security. In an open letter to the company’s management on the …

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Published on March 31, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

Georgetown Law Journal Cites Seminal Detroit Land Bank Case Successfully Litigated by Renowned Attorney Tina Patterson

Seminal case argued successfully by notable, veteran Detroit Attorney Tina M. Patterson cited in The Georgetown Law Journal on Poverty Law and Policy. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On a snowy Friday morning in …

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Published on March 31, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

March 31 - Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Co-signs Letter Opposing SAVE Act

News Release State of Colorado Department of State 1700 Broadway Suite 550 Denver, CO 80290 Jena Griswold Secretary of State Andrew Kline Deputy Secretary of State Denver, March 31, 2025 - Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold today joined 14 other …

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Published on March 31, 2025 - 18:44 GMT

Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Reject Voter Suppression Legislation

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 17 other attorneys general today sent a letter urging congressional leadership to reject the so-called Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The SAVE Act would amend the …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 23:18 GMT

WATCH: NJ School Board Leader Backs Dr. Rosy Bagolie in Powerful New Ad for Her Re-Election Campaign

Why NJ Needs a Proven Educator Like Assemblywoman Bagolie on the Front Lines of the Fight to Save Public Education from Trump’s Attack on the DOE LIVINGSTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assemblywoman Dr. Rosy Bagolie ( …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 22:59 GMT

NMAC Condemns Elimination of Federal HIV Programs, Urges Congress and the White House to Reverse Devastating Cuts

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NMAC (formerly the National Minority AIDS Council) strongly condemns the sweeping elimination of key HIV prevention and public health infrastructure at the U.S. Department of …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 21:05 GMT

Meeting-Seeking Wildfire Claim to Insurance Company CEO: "I Speak With God Every Day! Why Can't I Speak With You?"

Poignant words from Nurse Pamela Jane Nye after unsuccessful CEO meeting contact attempts to timely resolve Nye's denied Palisades wildfire insurance claim. PACIFIC PALISADES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After the Pacific …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 20:05 GMT

2025 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation: A Community Movement for a Sustainable Future

New Impact Insight Tool Gives Residents Real-Time, Localized Benefits of Water Conservation RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, a national …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 15:55 GMT

Gutted Federal Tobacco Programs Will Cost Lives and Money

Federal Workers Arrived to Termination Notices, Eliminating One of the Highest Impact Federal Health Programs PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tobacco use, the leading cause of preventable death in the country, …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Diane Vann Releases Audiobook of Her Book 'Undermining the U.S. Constitution'

Nurse and veteran Diane Vann offers a stark warning about America’s political health in her new audiobook. YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The audiobook release of “Undermining the U.S. Constitution” by Diane …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

San Diego & Imperial Women’s Business Center Transforms CA Economy with Strategic Investment in Childcare

CA WBCs Train, Mentor, & Find Financing Opportunities for Childcare Business Entrepreneurs SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The San Diego & Imperial Women’s Business Center, an organization that provides training …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

Paris Hilton’s Nonprofit Along with GoFundMe.Org Awards $25,000 Grants Through Pasadena Women’s Business Center

Paris Hilton's non-profit awards grants to women entrepreneurs affected by wildfires PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of Women’s History Month, Paris Hilton’s nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact has …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

FROM GERMANY TO UKRAINE: €1.1 TRILLION TO POWER EUROPE’S INDUSTRIAL AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

THE DANUBE VALLEY IS ONE OF THE LARGEST INDUSTRIAL HUBS IN THE WORLD. THE EUROPEAN “INTERREG DANUBE” PROGRAM IS DRIVING THE CONTINENT’S TRANSFORMATION FORWARD. PARIS, FRANCE, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spanning 19 countries, the Danube …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

CALIFORNIA WBC NETWORK SHOWCASES 2024 ECONOMIC IMPACT

RECEPTION WELCOMES NEW LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES AND PRESENTS IMPACT NUMBERS SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California Women's Business Centers Network (WBC) proudly unveils its 2024 Impact Statement …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 13:31 GMT

Javier Palomarez Applauds Rep. Joaquin Castro for Being Recognized as the Most Effective Democratic House Member

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) congratulates Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) for being recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking as the most effective …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

Rolli Partners with The Advocates for Human Rights to Amplify Voices for Justice and Equality

This collaboration empowers journalists to enhance reporting on human rights issues by connecting them with trusted resources and experts. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rolli, the AI-powered Newsroom as a Service® …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 13:11 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Value-Added Production – Where We Are Headed and What’s Holding Us Back

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For years, Ukrainian exports have mainly consisted of raw materials. Ukraine sold grain, ore, and timber – everything that other countries then processed and sold at a much higher price. “This …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 12:05 GMT

“Trump Kills Programs for Minority Small Businesses,” says Lloyd Chapman, American Small Business League President

White males to receive 90% of all federal contracts PETALUMA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “President Trump has slashed the federal contracting goal for minority-owned small businesses from 15% to just 5%,” said Lloyd …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 23:32 GMT

OSCE Secretary General Sinirlioğlu to visit Serbia

VIENNA/BELGRADE, 1 April 2025 – The OSCE Secretary General, Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu, will be in Belgrade on 1 and 2 April 2025 for his first official visit to Serbia as OSCE Secretary General. Secretary General Sinirlioğlu will meet with senior …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 23:32 GMT

ODIHR observers to Albania’s parliamentary elections to hold press conference on Wednesday

TIRANA, 1 April 2025 – Observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) will hold a press conference on the opening of the election observation mission to the forthcoming parliamentary elections in Tirana on Wednesday, 2 …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 22:20 GMT

Avocado Green Mattress Unveils 2024 Impact Report, Redefining Responsible Business with a Bold Commitment to ...

Los Angeles, CA, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avocado, the pioneer in certified organic mattresses and a dedicated advocate for environmental and social responsibility, is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Impact Report, a reflection of the …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 22:17 GMT

CDC Layoffs Deliver Devastating Blow to Respiratory Health

Washington, DC, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is deeply concerned about recent reductions in force (RIFs) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which put critical public health …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 09:16 GMT

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell Champions Empowerment with a City Proclamation for His Love Is Amazing Movement

His Love is Amazing Founder Apostle Mardia Scott's Movement Operates on Three Pillars: Declaration, Motivation, and Demonstration NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful declaration of support for …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

VA Secretary to Visit Detroit VA Medical Center

Secretary Collins will meet with Veterans receiving care at Detroit VA. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday April 1st, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins will visit and tour the Detroit …

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