The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could reshape campaign finance rules. Republicans are pushing to remove limits on how much party committees can spend in coordination with candidates. This isn't new; the Court has been chipping away at campaign finance restrictions for years, especially since the 1970s. The Court, with a 6-3 conservative majority, has ofte...
Taiwan is in the midst of a major crackdown on Chinese spies. A number of political staffers from both the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) are facing serious charges. This is all part of a nationwide effort to combat espionage. The DPP has seen four of its members charged with spying for the Chinese Communist Party. T...
For saying fare well to Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) lead, BJP threw the unforgiving votes of Indian reports. At the first chance of power consolidation top congressmen except Narendra Modi stood for Narendra Modi in the race of his political leadership. India's New Delhi's elections happened for the 70 member new state wide member parliament...
Political accountability—it's like a report card for political parties. This study dug into what makes citizens in Nepal think political parties are doing a good job or slacking off. Using a big survey with 4, 191 people from 43 out of 77 districts, collected between December 2017 and March 2018, researchers found some pretty interesting stuff. Turns out, citizens c...
Did you know that green political parties were once seen as trailblazers? They burst onto the political scene with fresh ideas and a unique vision. But things didn't stay that way for long. Let's dig into why that happened, both globally and specifically in Serbia. First, let's chat about political parties in general. They're groups that share similar views and want...
President Trump's judicial shakeup is far from over, with the potential to appoint a majority of Supreme Court justices—something not seen since the days of FDR. In his first term, he's already chosen three conservative justices. With two more, he could cement a rightward shift. The Senate, controlled by Republicans, smooths the way for new confirmations. Justice Sam...
In the recent 2024 elections, California voters showed a mixed bag of preferences. They largely supported Democrats, with Adam Schiff, a known critic of former President Trump, winning a seat in the Senate. The House and state races continued to favor Democrats, keeping the blue wave rolling. However, voters also backed some conservative issues. For the second time, ...
Ever wondered what people who don't follow any political parties see on social media during elections? You might think they're getting a mix of views, but that's not the case. A study found that these folks, let's call them "political outsiders, " mainly see posts from a few political parties. It's like they're stuck in a small corner of the social media political wo...
Early voting is nearly over, with over 78 million votes already cast in 47 states and D. C. This gives us a preview of who's voting early, but it's not a crystal ball for the election results. We can't see who people voted for, and it doesn't include everyone who'll vote on Tuesday. Let's dive into what we know so far. First, early voting is down from 2020. Back the...
Both Democrats and Republicans are courting small business owners ahead of the election. With a high trust rating and employing nearly half of the private sector workforce, small businesses are a significant player. However, owners are uncertain about the election's impact. Small business confidence is low, with the NFIB's Optimism Index dropping for 33 months. This...