Despite a historically diverse high court, its voting rules often fail to include minority viewpoints. That could be avoided if justices decided their cases by unanimous vote.
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Taking just one political science class makes college students more likely to show up at the polls, two researchers find.
Humanity faces an extraordinary threat - why are so many of us not motivated into action?
Politics has become a low-trust, high-blame environment that has left public servants under near constant threat of attack.
The NDP had disappointing results in Québec during the federal election. The party must do some serious introspection.
The Australian people will be best served by separating science from politics.
Bouteflica’s two decades in power were the most damaging Algeria had experienced since independence from France in 1962.
Congress is working on a spending bill to avert another government shutdown. Scholars explain what’s in store if they fail.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: The push to run independents on issues of climate and integrity
Michelle Grattan discusses the rise of independent candidates in the 2022 federal election and how their campaigns will be helped by a big war chest and plenty of strategic advice
Months of bipartisan talks in Congress aimed at reaching consensus over policing reforms have ended with no agreement. Two policing scholars argue that federal efforts are better placed focusing on supporting local measures.
Only 7% of Australia’s federal MPs have backgrounds in science. What would it look like if they were a majority?
Rawlings was a polarising figure, a person who led two coups in Ghana before twice being elected president in multiparty polls.
Across the world, people have become less likely to take part in elections in recent decades.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell on AUKUS and climate change
Michelle Grattan discusses Australia's international relations alongside issues such as climate change and trade with British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell.
A growing number of countries and companies have pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. But there’s a catch – they still plan to keep emitting greenhouse gases.
After Brexit, COVID, Afghanistan and more, a look at where the EU stands on key issues.
Former president Laurent Gbagbo’s interest in forming a new party reflects an opportunity to re-imagine opposition politics in Cote d’ Ivoire.
The state’s Democratic governor held off an attempt to oust him by some margin. His victory provides a pathway for the national party, and a reminder of the mobilizing power of the state.
President Biden outlined a six-point strategy to confront the pandemic. But two public health scholars believe it would work better with help from states.
Chieftaincy conflicts in northern Ghana have hindered development in the country.
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