Women candidates in PNG often lack support and funding, but increasing women’s political participation could lead to more equality and greater democracy
Boris Johnson’s resignation: an interesting moment for ethics in politics.
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Four different female presidents led three Asian nations in recent decades. What does their legislative record tell us about the impact women leaders can have on women’s lives?
“We Will Never Be Frightened”: Young demonstrators holding a banner during a protest in Yangon yesterday.
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Vote buying compromises the quality of public leadership in Nigeria.
Crowdfunding can be a great way to raise money for political candidates and causes, but it can also have unintended consequences.
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Crowdfunding has become a go-to means of raising money for political causes, but the monetary show of support can cause opponents to double down on their opposition.
The federal government needs a transparent, merit-based process for all public appointments
A new U.S. quarter shows Nina Otero-Warren, a leader in New Mexico’s suffrage movement and the first female superintendent of Santa Fe public schools.
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From songs on the Spanish revolution to others on American Imperialism, Strummer’s lyrics inspired a generation of music-lovers to action.
Fellow travellers: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese greets his Swedish Social Democrat counterpart, Magdalena Andersson, at the NATO summit last month.
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