Thabo Mbeki defends ANC’s handling of defiant Zuma: Thabo Mbeki said the delay in expelling Zuma was not an act of cowardice but loyalty to its constitution.
iol.co.za/news/politics/thabo-mbeki-defends-ancs-handling-of-defiant-zuma-d155734a-ef4a-4210-bfe7-9b572b745fac
Missouri House approves resolution that would make constitution harder to amend: The measure now moves to the Senate for further debate.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-approves-resolution-that-would-make-constitution-harder-to-amend/article_16818394-0307-11ef-9dc4-d310e293af6b.html
Missouri House passes limits on direct democracy with ‘ballot candy’ to entice voters
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287975175.html
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant speaks to NDTV after the state's Congress leader claimed the Constitution was thrust on the people of Goa ... Show more
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➡️ Changes in Togo's constitution throws the tiny African nation in limbo
➡️ South Africa marks 30yrs since first post -apartheid ... Show more
A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
How Thuringia can prepare for an AfD victory in the state elections: If the AfD were to become the strongest faction in Thuringia, it would have a lot of ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/wie-thueringen-sich-fuer-einen-afd-sieg-bei-der-landtagswahl-wappnen-kann-19661460.html
A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Colorado activists say abortion ballot measure has secured needed signatures: A Colorado reproductive rights campaign announced Friday it has surpassed the ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4590183-colorado-abortion-ballot-measure-november/
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Togo postpones elections after new constitution row: Opposition groups fear that the new constitution will allow President Faure Gnassingbé to stay in power.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68714024
Experts break down what the Constitution, framers said about 'presidential immunity'
abcnews.go.com/Politics/experts-break-constitution-framers-presidential-immunity/story
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
What to know about Florida abortion-ban rulings and how voters will have a say: Florida’s Supreme Court ruling paves the way for an abortion ban after six weeks ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/02/florida-supreme-court-abortion-ban-amendment-4-explained/
Shikha Mukerjee | BJP dominance in political discourse sees adjustments: Intriguingly, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s dominance over the political discourse by ...
deccanchronicle.com/opinion/columnists/shikha-mukerjee-bjp-dominance-in-political-discourse-sees-adjustments-890723
Ondo APC Primaries: 171,922 members to elect candidate on Saturday: Mr Ganduje noted that controversies were part of democracy, but urged the primary election ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687573-ondo-apc-primaries-171922-members-to-elect-candidate-on-saturday.html
Appeal To Election Commission: Take Action Against PM Modi On Violation Of Model Code Of Conduct| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/04/appeal-to-election-commission-take-action-against-pm-modi-on-violation-of-model-code-of-conduct/
For Modi’s men, Constitution is a piece of paper worth nothing, alleges Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi
thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/for-modis-men-constitution-is-a-piece-of-paper-worth-nothing-alleges-congress-leader-priyanka-gandhi/article68087312.ece
How India’s ‘one citizen, one vote’ democracy came to be: India’s ambitious universal adult franchise project, imagined and cemented during the harsh and violent ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/story-of-one-citizen-one-9280304/
Zuma's plan to ‘scrap secret vote system’ misses voters, threatens democracy — analyst
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-25-zumas-plan-to-scrap-secret-vote-system-misses-voters-threatens-democracy-analyst/
This General Election Could Bring Changes Like No Other in India: Should the ruling BJP return to power with a massive number of seats, it is expected to change ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/this-general-election-could-bring-changes-like-no-other-in-india/
Across the aisle by P Chidambaram: The declaration of intent: A statement can also conceal the true intention of the maker. False prophets make false statements ...
financialexpress.com/opinion/across-the-aisle-by-p-chidambaram-the-declaration-of-intent/3456087/
MHP says ready for work on new civilian charter - Türkiye News: Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chair Devlet Bahçeli has underlined his party’s readiness to ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/mhp-says-ready-for-working-on-new-civilian-charter-192531
India’s Is A ‘constitutional Autocracy’ : Hereditary Ruling Classes Are Inherent In India, Said Ambedkar| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/04/indias-is-a-constitutional-autocracy-hereditary-ruling-classes-are-inherent-in-india-said-ambedkar/
This election is to punish those who are against Constitution, says PM Modi: Launching a blistering attack on the opposition bloc INDIA, Prime Minister Narendra ...
business-standard.com/elections/lok-sabha-election/this-election-is-to-punish-those-who-are-against-constitution-says-pm-modi-124041600305_1.html
DC Edit | Leaders should set example in strictly following EC code: When in doubt, go back to the basics, they say. As the election campaigning gains traction ...
deccanchronicle.com/opinion/dc-comment/dc-edit-leaders-should-set-example-in-strictly-following-ec-code-889681
In Kolhapur, Shahu Maharaj steps out of royal palace to ‘save democracy from dictatorship, protect Constitution’
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/kolhapur-shahu-maharaj-royal-palace-maha-vikas-aghadi-9269294/
Togo: Analyst weighs in on what to expect in upcoming legislative elections | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/14/togo-analyst-weighs-in-on-what-to-expect-in-upcoming-elections/
INDIA bloc holds padyatra in Tripura West district, march touches Mandwai where ethnic conflicts had killed hundreds in 1980
indianexpress.com/article/india/india-bloc-padyatra-tripura-west-district-mandwai-ethic-conflict-1980-9268242/
‘People will ensure legal equality for all,’ says Omar Ayub ahead of protest movement
thenews.com.pk/latest/1177669-people-will-ensure-equality-for-all-says-omar-ayub-ahead-of-protest-movement
States can’t remove Trump from ballot, Supreme Court says: The justices, though, did not weigh in on whether Trump engaged in an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
politico.com/news/2024/03/04/states-cant-remove-trump-from-ballot-supreme-court-says-00144673
Quick Glance: Did the Supreme Court Save Trump While Endangering Itself?
- Protesters gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. ahead of crucial hearings.
- A recent Supreme Court ruling regarding former President Trump sparks attention.
- Diverging opinions among the justices suggest internal tensions within the court.
- The upcoming court decisions could have a lasting impact on the political landscape.
Ruling coalition clinches posts of Senate chief, deputy: ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party's leader Yusuf Raza Gilani and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1177156-newly-elected-senators-sworn-in-amid-ptis-protest
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Congress party has broken the Constitution 80 times…, claims Nitin Gadkari | Mint
livemint.com/politics/news/congress-party-has-broken-the-constitution-80-times-bjp-minister-nitin-gadkari-11712754620088.html
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No bar on political parties to contest municipal polls, adoption of election symbols reasonable: Delhi High Court
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/no-bar-on-political-parties-to-contest-municipal-polls-adoption-of-election-symbols-reasonable-delhi-high-court-9265235/
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 a fight for democracy, Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi after filing nomination from Wayanad | Mint
livemint.com/politics/news/rahul-gandhi-nomination-from-wayanad-lok-sabha-elections-2024-a-fight-for-democracy-constitution-says-11712133565527.html
Chambers confirms she canvassed for Yes once but voted No: Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers has confirmed that she was part of a party canvass on Grafton Street ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0311/1437260-odea-referendums/
Supreme Court ruling: Trump can run in Republican primaries in all states: Former American President Donald Trump cannot be excluded from the Republican ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/trump-darf-in-allen-staaten-in-den-republikanischen-vorwahlen-antreten-19563250.html
Explainer: Has Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza joined UDA?: Governor Mwangaza “joining” UDA could be another red herring.
nation.africa/kenya/news/explainers/explainer-has-meru-governor-kawira-mwangaza-joined-uda--4577936
Referendums No vote would be a 'setback for the country', Taoiseach says: Yes and No sides hold final press conferences ahead of Friday’s voting on the ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2024/03/07/taoiseach-says-no-vote-in-referendums-would-be-setback-for-ireland/
French lawmakers approve bill to make abortion constitutional right: French lawmakers has approved a bill that will enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in ...
apnews.com/article/france-abortion-right-constitution-parliament-vote-versailles-d6ce4fb3a6a7288033f58235b65f570e
Quick Glance: Historic Step: France Protects Right to Abortion
- France becomes the first country to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution.
- Lawmakers voted to revise the 1958 constitution to ensure women's freedom to have an abortion.
- President Emmanuel Macron praised the move as 'French pride' delivering a 'universal message'.
- The decision to include abortion in the French constitution was influenced by recent events in the US.
Constitutional Provisions Lacking To Prosecute Chief Election Commissioner For Partisan Acts Once General Elections Are Announced| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/04/constitutional-provisions-lacking-to-prosecute-chief-election-commissioner-for-partisan-acts-once-general-elections-are-announced/
Republicans are pulling off a quiet coup with the NC Board of Education | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287330940.html
Biden says Trump wouldn't concede next time: "Losers are never graceful"
axios.com/2024/03/04/biden-trump-2024-election-concede
Perak Umno ready for by-elections if rogue Bersatu MPs dropped, says Saarani: IPOH: Perak Umno is prepared to face any by-elections resulting from amendments to ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/03/perak-umno-ready-for-by-elections-if-rogue-bersatu-mps-dropped-says-saarani
India opposition unites over pre-election arrest, blames PM Modi: "If the BJP wins this match-fixing election and changes the constitution ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2024/03/31/india-opposition-unites-over-pre-election-arrest-blames-pm-modi
Shahid Siddiqui quits RLD, says Constitution and democratic structure under threat
deccanherald.com/elections/india/shahid-siddiqui-quits-rld-says-constitution-and-democratic-structure-under-threat-2960225
States have no authority to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/03/04/states-cant-remove-trump-from-ballot-supreme-court-says-00144673
With abortion vote looming, Missouri House OKs plan to make it harder to change constitution
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/with-abortion-vote-looming-missouri-house-oks-plan-to-make-it-harder-to-change-constitution/article_537c39b8-f1de-11ee-bddf-7bd2cc4560b7.html
Take 'Stringent Action' Against Rahul Gandhi, Direct Him To Tender Unconditional Apology: BJP To ECI
india.com/news/india/take-stringent-action-against-rahul-gandhi-direct-him-to-tender-unconditional-apology-bjp-writes-to-eci-6828392/
Bishops' Conference insists its statement is not political - but it comes two weeks after Croatia's top court warned the President not to overstep the ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2024/04/03/croatian-bishops-urge-voters-ahead-of-election-to-uphold-constitution/
Former President Donald Trump is eligible to stay on the primary election ballots, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday ... Show more
'I don't know': Nikki Haley says she has doubts whether Trump will 'abide by the Constitution' as president
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/nikki-haley-trump-constitution-rcna141372
PTI leader Ali Zafar has demanded the immediate resignation of the Election Commission of Pakistan and sought proceedings against the Chief Election ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/elections-2024 #DawnToday #PKElections2024 #PTI #ECP
During his speech at the INDIA bloc mega rally, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launches a scathing attack on the BJP, accusing them of attempting match-fixing in ... Show more
Supreme Court ruling leaves door open for states to disqualify persons from holding office
cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/03/30/supreme-court-ruling-in-trump-colorado-case-has-potential-for-abuse/73080429007/
Law Commission May Suggest New Chapter in Constitution on ‘One Nation, One Election’
thewire.in/law/law-commission-may-suggest-new-chapter-in-constitution-on-one-nation-one-election
Senegal’s judges stand up for the constitution: But with no date for an election, its democracy is not yet secure
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/02/22/senegals-judges-stand-up-for-the-constitution
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Irish referendum: Confusion and debate ahead of constitution votes: Voters will be asked to update the constitution about the make up of a family and the role of ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68488828
China backs Venezuela as opposition excluded from election: China on Friday expressed support for Venezuela and condemned "external interference" ...
punchng.com/china-backs-venezuela-as-opposition-excluded-from-election/
Lawyers are on last frontier between the judiciary and the executive, and can either safeguard the judiciary’s independence or facilitate the collapse of the ... Show more
PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan has described the call by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar for politicians to wait for the next ... Show more mk.my/wcsy9oC
MPs continue to rally around Kamla: United National Congress (UNC) members of Parliament yesterday continued to throw their support behind political leader Kamla ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/mps-continue-to-rally-around-kamla/article_3f8ed362-e995-11ee-9370-07373b7b7df8.html
Togo adopts a new constitution: The new text transitions the small West African nation from a presidential to a parliamentary system ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/03/26/togo-adopts-a-new-constitution_6654121_4.html
Togo's opposition rejects constitutional reform, calls for protests | Africanews: Activists and opposition leaders in Togo called on Wednesday (Mar ...
africanews.com/2024/03/28/togos-opposition-rejects-constitutional-reform-calls-for-protests/
Cenk Uygur drops long-shot presidential bid: Progressive media personality Cenk Uygur told The Hill on Wednesday that he is ending his long-shot Democratic ...
thehill.com/homenews/4514263-cenk-uygur-drops-long-shot-presidential-bid/
Supreme Court Rules Unanimously That States Can’t Kick Trump Off Ballot: The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that states can't kick candidates ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/supreme-court-states-trump-ballot-14th-amendment-1234980165/
Political parties cannot be law unto themselves: Political parties cannot be law unto themselves
deccanherald.com/opinion/political-parties-cannot-be-law-unto-themselves-2953541
The Airtight Case Against Texas’ Mail-In Voting Age Requirements: What does Texas say in defense of its discriminatory regime?
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/supreme-court-texas-mail-in-voting-case.html
Turkish Parliament to start new constitution work after elections: Parliament will rush to start discussions with all present party groups on a brand-new ...
dailysabah.com/politics/legislation/turkish-parliament-to-start-new-constitution-work-after-elections
Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai has written a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) seeking the ... Show more Dawn.com www.dawn.com/live/elections-2024/ #DawnToday #PKElections2024 #MahmoodKhanAchakzai
[OPINION] A challenge to Marcos government and MILF: If charter change is required for the Bangsamoro agreement to be fully implemented ...
rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-challenge-to-marcos-government-and-milf-bangsamoro/
As BJP panel tastes defeat in Tripura Bar Association polls, Congress, CPI(M) call it precursor to Lok Sabha polls
indianexpress.com/article/india/tripura-bjp-cpim-congress-bar-association-polls-9232687/
Opposition leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar is not fazed by the pending challenge to her United National Congress (UNC) leadership ... Show more www.guardian.co.tt/news/kamla-wannabes-ambitions-outweigh-their-talents-6.2.1957414.4141817719
Erdogan announces withdrawal from politics - not for the first time: Recep Tayyip Erdogan is hinting at a withdrawal from politics. Critics suspect this is a ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/erdogan-kuendigt-rueckzug-aus-politik-an---nicht-zum-ersten-mal-34530000.html
Report: Oppostion told panel simultaneous elections against the basic structure of Constitution
indianexpress.com/article/india/report-opp-told-panel-its-against-the-basic-structure-of-constitution-9214949/
Catholic bishops call for No vote in both March referendums: Statement read at Masses argues Yes votes would weaken incentive to marry and remove motherhood from ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/02/25/catholic-bishops-call-for-no-vote-in-both-march-referendums/
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said that it is mandatory to hold the presidential elections within 30 days after the general elections ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/elections-2024 #DawnToday #PKElections2024 #ECP
Government ‘defeated comprehensively’ in referenda – Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar said the Government had been given ‘two wallops’ by the electorate.
itv.com/news/utv/2024-03-09/government-defeated-comprehensively-in-referenda-taoiseach
The case against One Nation, One Election: When the ECI requires five phases for the Jharkhand Assembly Election and eight phases for the West Bengal Assembly ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-case-against-one-nation-one-election-9216592/
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