ElectionIntegrity
Bolsonaro joins a rogues’ gallery of coup plotters held to account for their failed power grab
Bolsonaro joins a rogues’ gallery of coup plotters held to account for their failed power grab Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted on September 11, 2025, for his role in a failed coup plot to overturn the election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and inciting violence against the government. Bolsonaro is one […]
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Cyberattacks shake voters’ trust in elections, regardless of party
Cyberattacks shake voters’ trust in elections, regardless of party Cyberattacks are eroding trust in American elections, affecting both Democrats and Republicans, regardless of party affiliation. The digital transformation of voting systems has made them more accessible and efficient, but also more complex and vulnerable to cyber threats. A recent study found that even exposure to […]
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Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation
Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation Modern autocrats use manipulation and spin to gain and maintain power, rather than relying on violence or overt repression. The term “informational autocracy” or “spin dictatorship” describes this approach, where leaders craft an image of competence and democratic […]
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Like many populist leaders, Trump accuses judges of being illegitimate obstacles to safety and democracy
Like many populist leaders, Trump accuses judges of being illegitimate obstacles to safety and democracy President Donald Trump has repeatedly challenged federal judges and Supreme Court justices who have blocked his attempts to reshape fundamental aspects of American government, including executive orders and deportation policies. Trump and his team are framing judges as enemies of […]
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Myanmar military’s ‘ceasefire’ follows a pattern of ruling generals exploiting disasters to shore up control
Myanmar military’s ‘ceasefire’ follows a pattern of ruling generals exploiting disasters to shore up control Myanmar’s military chief, Min Aung Hlaing, called for elections on March 27, 2025 – a day before an earthquake devastated the country. STR/AFP via Getty Images After a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28. 2025, the country’s military […]
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