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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

Donald Trump outdid himself with a self-beclowning even MAGA loyalists couldn't defend. But he's still here

Doing the work of saving democracy will require the American people to develop a different relationship with time

For documentary The Last Republican, director Steve Pink followed Adam Kinzinger, who went against his party to criticise Donald Trump in the wake of an insurrection

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson addresses challenges faced by election officials amidst misinformation and threats, emphasizing democracy and co...

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson raises concerns over false election claims, emphasizing the need for security measures and defending democracy.

A new modernisation committee has attracted little attention so far, but it has a huge and vital task ahead

The Sapiens author may be a superb narrative writer, but his apocalyptic pontificating about AI stretches credulity

In 2016, Don Watson wrote a remarkable Quarterly Essay predicting the success of Trump, when political commentators were largely united in their belief that Hillary Clinton would win the election.

Vice President Harris addresses January 6th events, emphasizes unity, democracy, and moving forward to build a better future.