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  • Published on 00:52 GMT

    North Dakota governor issues 7 line-item vetoes, including lawmaker ‘immunity’ provision

    Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued seven line-item vetoes on six bills Monday, with many objections focused on policies he felt lawmakers “shoehorned” into budget bills or encroached on executive authority. One line-item veto was of a section of the Ethics …

    Source: North Dakota Monitor - Left-wing
  • Published on 03:17 GMT

    Senator Orji Uzor Kalu At 65: A Reflection

    I have since concluded that if one is to learn to have a glimmer of understanding of the mores, morals, tradi­tions, belief systems, as well as the idiosyncrasies that shape us as a people and define our true essence, the National Assembly is a perfect …

    Source: Daily Independent - Pending
  • Published on May 19, 2025

    Nagaland Assembly must step up

    By -  Moa Jamir In a representative democracy, it goes without saying that holding regular sessions of Parliament or State Legislatures is vital for effective debate and legislation, governance, public accountability, and addressing issues of urgent public …

    Source: The Morung Express - Neutral
  • Published on May 19, 2025

    Keys of the Constitution: The Checks And Balances Are Supposed To Protect Us All

    By Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III (Trice Edney Wire) – “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Two ways: gradually and then suddenly.” “What brought it on?” Bill asked. “Friends,” said Mike. “I had a lot of friends. False friends.” Ernest …

    Source: The Seattle Medium - Washington State - Left-wing
  • Published on May 19, 2025

    We seem to have a lot of elderly elected officials. Why?

    Question: Should there be a maximum age for elected officials? Answer: If it seems like members of the our government from presidents to legislators seem to be getting older, it is largely because they have. Earlier this year, Donald Trump, at age 78, …

    Source: Tallahassee Democrat - Florida - Pending
  • Published on May 19, 2025

    ‘Entire nation in shame’: SC rejects MP minister's apology over remarks on Col Qureshi

    The Supreme Court Monday rejected the apology tendered by Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi as “only a pretence to wriggle out of the consequences”, and ordered the setting up of a Special Investigation …

    Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
  • Published on May 18, 2025

    Lai is unwilling to work with lawmakers: Eric Chu

    President William Lai (賴清德) is working “the world’s weirdest democratic miracle” by choosing recalls over communication in resolving disagreements between the minority government and opposition parties, Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu …

    Source: Taipei Times - Neutral
  • Published on May 18, 2025

    Who leads the opposition for 2027?

    Former VP Osinbajo, top; Peter Obi, bottom right, Rotimi Amaechi and Sowumi Deyemi Saka As 2027 political dispensation beckons on us, the most important question begging for answer is; “Who should lead the opposition into 2027? I must commend someone who I …

    Source: The News (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 18, 2025

    Minister says no need for election in Għargħur after shift in mayoral majority

    The law “does not envisage” fresh elections in Għargħur after a confidence motion last week saw the council's majority shift to Labour, Owen Bonnici, the minister responsible for local government, said.  “The Nationalist Party no longer holds the …

    Source: Times of Malta - Neutral
  • Published on May 18, 2025

    Chris Kelly Opinion: Participation primary to good government

    It’s been a while since I was visited by the ornery spirit of Seymour Weissberger, but I could feel his presence Wednesday inside Taylor Hose and Engine Company 1. I was there to chat with a quartet of political pigeons whose polar-opposite party …

    Source: The Times-Tribune - Pennsylvania - Pending
  • Published on May 18, 2025

    Democracy at stake as populists battle mayors in EU’s troubled east

    This article is an onsite version of our Europe Express newsletter. Sign up here to get the newsletter sent straight to your inbox every weekday and fortnightly on Saturday morning. Explore all of our newsletters here Welcome back. The election campaigns …

    Source: The Financial Times - Neutral
  • Published on May 17, 2025

    Letters: Greater urgency needed in Dáil to enact Occupied Territories Bill, which could turn the tide for Palestine

    During speeches last week, both expressed personal revulsion at the bombing of a starving, entrapped people. Unfortunately, in subsequent briefings, hopes for revised government measures with early practical impact were cast down. We are back to …

    Source: Irish Independent - Pending
  • Published on May 17, 2025

    Making democracy work. Part 1: building the framework

    by Roy Murphy In a world first, the Porirua community has improved the experience of people involvement in society three-fold. It has transformed the already successful process of citizens’ assemblies. For those not familiar with the concept of citizens’ …

    Source: Wellington Scoop - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 17, 2025

    Opinion: Don’t let anti-democratic tactics delay school board hiring new superintendent

    Ketta and John Brown are leaders of the small, self-described special interest lobbying group with the unfortunate, inflammatory name “FUEL.”  Its “board members” are true believers, blindly loyal to former school board members who were not elected in 2024 …

    Source: Laguna Beach Independent - California - Neutral
  • Published on May 16, 2025

    Legal Costs, Risks of Trump 2.0s 328 Lawsuits

    As of May 1 – 101 days into Trump 2.0’s administration – the highly credible Bloomberg News reported over 328 lawsuits have been filed challenging Mr. Trump’s executive orders, proclamations and policy decisions and Cabinet members’ actions. On May 13, Fox …

    Source: Independence Bulletin Journal - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on May 16, 2025

    After Chee Soon Juan received more votes than Poh Li San overseas, S’poreans cheer him on for next GE

    - Advertisement - SINGAPORE: The Elections Department (ELD) has published the results from registered voters overseas, which were counted on Thursday (May 15). Nothing changed concerning the final outcome, although the percentage of votes each party or …

    Source: The Independent Singapore - Neutral
  • Published on May 16, 2025

    Is Bihar’s high replacement rate a consequence of poverty?

    A woman with her children in Patna. | Photo Credit: Ranjeet Kumar According to the Sample Registration System report for 2021 released by the Registrar General of India on May 7, the Total Fertility Rate (TFR), which is the average number of children that …

    Source: The Hindu - Center-left
  • Published on May 15, 2025

    Judicial Overreach : A growing challenge to Bharat’s democratic ethos

    Siddhartha Dave In a vibrant Democracy like Bharat, the harmonious interplay between the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary is the cornerstone of constitutional governance. Each organ has a well-defined domain of authority and responsibility, carefully …

    Source: Sanatan Prabhat - Pending
  • Published on May 15, 2025

    The Forecast for 2027? Total A.I. Domination.

    How fast is the AI revolution really happening? When will Skynet be fully operational? What would machine superintelligence mean for ordinary mortals like us? My guest today is an AI researcher who’s written a dramatic forecast suggesting that by 2027, …

    Source: The New York Times - Neutral

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