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The secret ballot has been an article of faith in U.S. elections. That's being tested in Georgia.
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1084+ words) There's a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they’ve been cast. Sept. 13, 2026, 9:27 a.m. ET | Atlanta Security researchers say rapid advances in artificial intelligence are making it more critical to…...
Crossing Israel's Arab-Jewish divide, this former police officer joined an Islamist party
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (396+ words) In Israel, the Arab Muslim political party list Ra’am has picked a Jewish ex-police officer as one of its top candidates in October’s election....
How to maintain ‘an informed citizenry’ in the age of AI
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (22+ words) A historian of the U.S. Constitution examines the future of democracy, as artificial intelligence tests the foundational values that have guided America....
In Germany, a call to create a ‘compelling vision’ for democracy
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (308+ words) A convincing regional election win by a far-right party has Germany – and Europe – worried about an extremist drift. But some analysts see it as an opportunity to shift the conversation and strengthen democracy. Sept. 09, 2026, 3:41 p.m. ET What just happened?...
After landslide far-right victory, Germany asks: What just happened?
6+ day, 53+ min ago (1580+ words) Sept. 08, 2026, 11:03 a.m. ET | Magdeburg, Germany Germany is taking stock of a dramatically changed political world in the aftermath of a stunning election. “For many, all that remains is disbelief,” reports Munich’s Süddeutsche Zeitung. “It is an unimaginable moment,” adds the Frankfurter…...
Landslide victory for Germany's far-right AfD piles pressure on Chancellor Merz - CSMonitor.com
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (1087+ words) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces intense pressure after the far-right AfD party's strong showing in a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt. Sept. 07, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET | Berlin German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was facing pressure Monday after the far-right Alternative Germany (AfD) party swept to…...
Landslide victory for Germany's far-right AfD piles pressure on Chancellor Merz
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (1116+ words) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces intense pressure after the far-right AfD party's strong showing in a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt. Top candidate Ulrich Siegmund speaks at an election party of the "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) after the Saxony-Anhalt state elections…...
Why one state election could rattle modern Germany
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1017+ words) Sept. 04, 2026, 4:13 p.m. ET | Magdeburg, Germany Whatever the result, Sunday’s election in the state of Saxony-Anhalt is a clear signal flare that the foundations of modern Germany are groaning. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which has been declared extremist by the…...
Israel???s politics pivot to shared good health
1+ week, 5+ day ago (451+ words) A prominent Zionist politician will run in the next election with an Israeli Arab party, perhaps making it a political kingmaker. His vision: an Israel that can heal its many divides in a way similar to how institutions of healing…...
House, wary of shutdown before midterms, pushes budget talks to December
1+ week, 5+ day ago (324+ words) Sept. 01, 2026, 3:45 p.m. ET | Washington The House on Tuesday punted a potential government shutdown until after the midterm elections, passing a resolution to keep funding at current levels until Dec. 11. The vote was 370-48. “We’re tackling it early. We’re not waiting until the…...