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Mogadishu Steps Toward Direct Democracy

December 25, 2025

Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, is making a big move. It's holding municipal elections. This is a first step towards something huge: direct national elections. The last time Somalia had direct national elections was way back in 1969. That's over 50 years ago! Since then, things have been different. A

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Britain's New Approach to Asylum: Is It Enough?

November 30, 2025

The UK's home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has introduced significant changes to the country's asylum system. This move comes after years of criticism about how the system is being misused. Mahmood, who is herself a second-generation immigrant, has faced backlash from both sides of the political spec

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Utah's Redistricting Revolution: A Fight for Fair Representation

November 27, 2025

Utah's redistricting process has been a rollercoaster of political maneuvering and public advocacy. It all started with a simple question: why should lawmakers draw their own districts? This question sparked a movement that would change Utah's political landscape forever. In 2000, Utah's Democratic

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Pennsylvania's Energy Potential Stifled by Old Rules

November 23, 2025

Pennsylvania is a big deal in the energy world. It's the second-largest natural gas producer in the U. S. , right behind Texas. The state also exports a lot of coal. Recently, U. S. Sen. Dave McCormick hosted an event focusing on AI and energy. This event showed how important Pennsylvania is for the

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South Africa's Local Elections: A Test for the Ruling Party

November 23, 2025

South Africa is gearing up for municipal elections that could shake things up for the ruling coalition. The African National Congress (ANC), the biggest party in this group, is under pressure to show it can still win over voters. If they don't do well, they might need to change how they govern. The

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Making Babies: Why Fertility Care Needs a Serious Upgrade

November 18, 2025

Fertility issues are a big deal for many women. They often face huge costs and uncertain outcomes when trying to have a baby. Some spend thousands on treatments like IVF, while others freeze their eggs, only to find out later that most didn't survive. This is a tough reality for many, especially tho

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Milei's Win: Can Argentina's President Build a Reform Team?

October 29, 2025

Javier Milei, Argentina's president, has made big moves in the midterm elections. His libertarian group, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), gained a lot of seats. But now, the real work starts. He needs to find allies to push through his big plans for changes. Milei wants to make big changes to taxes and la

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Democrats Eyeing Big Changes for 2028 Primaries

August 13, 2025

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is making moves to clean up the 2028 presidential primaries. Ken Martin, the DNC chair, plans to propose a resolution at the upcoming August meeting. This resolution aims to tackle corporate and dark money influence in the primaries. Progressive voices, like

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Poland's Presidential Showdown: Two Leaders, Two Paths

May 18, 2025

The current president of Poland has been a major roadblock for the government's plans. This Sunday, voters will decide if the stalemate continues or ends. The presidential election is more than just a choice between two main candidates. It's about the future direction of the country. Poland's presi