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What if citizens were called to policymaking duty the way they are called to jury duty?

The Zoom meeting window opens, immediately revealing scores of smiling or anxious faces. Some people have quirky backgrounds; some are in the same room as friends and family, who appear occasionally on camera. The South African and Swedish students are running out of ambient light, since it’s just gone 5pm…

Congressman Jim Himes discusses government efficiency, election security, and foreign influence in U.S. democracy.

U.S. Cybersecurity Agency supports election officials against threats, emphasizing security measures and collaboration to protect democracy.

Glenn Greenwald discusses Brazil's ban of X, the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, and the global crackdown on speech on Just Asking Questions.

Senator Merkley criticizes Trump's stance on Ukraine-Russia conflict, advocating for democracy over autocracy.

Democratic Congressman Frost praises AG Garland's stance against weaponizing DOJ and erosion of democracy by Trump.

At independence, most African states had two legislative chambers – a lower and upper chamber – in their parliament. African leaders saw that as a colonial legacy and as inefficient, so most states removed the upper chambers. Before 1990, only two states kept these bicameral parliaments: Liberia and Nigeria.

Panel in San Francisco to discuss role artificial intelligence could play in 2024 election, including manipulated media