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The proposed Electoral Count Reform Act, which would make explicit the process for certifying the Electoral College vote that determines the outcome of a presidential election, should never have been necessary.

Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos has been laid to rest in a state funeral

PRETORIA, South Africa — With Russia and China looming in the background, America’s top diplomat pitched a “new chapter” in U.S.-African relations on Monday, promising robust trade and calling for democracy despite political upheaval in much of the continent.

The Vice-President should forge better ties between the Opposition and the executive 

Secretary of state tells reporters in South Africa that US ‘not trying to outdo anyone’ amid growing influence of Russia and China

The Prime Minister eliminated dynastic politics, appeasement and corruption, says Union Home Minister

In 1947, the United Kingdom was exhausted. World War II had ravaged its military and economy, and anti-colonial movements had begun to challenge empires. Within the Indian subcontinent, the U.K. faced two powerful, seemingly irreconcilable nationalist movements: one calling for the creation of Pakistan, a homeland for the Muslims of…

Dr Chris Kempshall's new book shows how The Empire used to represent the Soviet Union, then it became the USA

Despite claiming bipartisan interest, the United Democracy Project hasn't spent money on a single Republican race

Voting restrictions push trans people to the outskirts of our democracy

At 75, the country must be judged by the extent to which it has advanced human development