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People Power Since 1980: Examining Reasons for its Spread ... - jstor

Abstract: People power has been increasingly used since 1980 to promote the third and fourth waves of democratization. Causes of this trend include the ...

Communicating with Voters to Build Trust in the U.S. Election System

Losers are more prone to distrust election results, but the level and persistence of distrust is shaped by elite messages and electoral expectations. Messages ...

A 'super year' for elections | United Nations Development Programme

3.7 billion voters, 72 countries: Strengthening democracy and good governance in 2024.

5. Money, power and the influence of ordinary people in American ...

Americans have long believed that major political donors and special interests have too much influence on politics and that ordinary people ...

What is the Electoral College? - National Archives

A majority of 270 electoral votes is required to elect the President. Your State has the same number of electors as it does Members in its Congressional ...

The Power Struggle Over Elections | Brennan Center for Justice

The right to vote has erupted as a power struggle between states and the federal government in the wake of the 2020 election.

How Do Political Polls Work - Caltech Science Exchange

Polls dominate the news cycle as the Election Day approaches. Caltech explains how political polls actually work and how much voters should trust polling.

Building People Power - Stanford Social Innovation Review

Foundations and donors can make a key difference in the effort to challenge structural racism and narrow economic inequality by investing in and supporting ...

Power the Polls

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A Vote for Democracy - NAACP

Get ready for the 2024 election season by registering to vote, requesting your absentee ballot, or verifying your registration.

Why Democracy Matters and How To Make It Work for the 21st Century

Although democracy is failing to meet the needs of many Americans, it is far preferable to an autocratic system, and it can be modernized with a compelling set ...

Why Voting is Important: Your Voice Matters - HeadCount

Voting is a fundamental right and an essential part of being an engaged citizen. It allows each of us to have a say in shaping the policies and future of our ...

It's Our Duty as Americans to Accept Election Results

Putting political differences aside, they make sure democracy is delivered for the American people. Our elections are highly decentralized, and ...

The Mounting Damage of Flawed Elections and Armed Conflict

The denial of political rights and civil liberties in disputed territories dragged down freedom in the associated countries, including some democracies. People ...

Sri Lanka's new president with Marxist-leanings wins two-thirds ...

The party of Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won a two-thirds majority in parliament.

Sri Lanka: President's National People's Power Party Secures ...

Sri Lanka's Election Commission announced that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist National People's Power Party won a two-thirds ...

Key things to know about U.S. election polling in 2024

In both years' general elections, many polls underestimated the strength of Republican candidates, including Donald Trump. These errors laid ...

Poll: Young People Believe they Can Lead Change in ...

However, our survey also highlights the challenges to youth electoral participation due to the unique nature of an election held in the shadow ...

Why Voting Is Important - National Geographic Education

A History of Voting in the United States Today, most American citizens over the age of 18 are entitled to vote in federal and state elections, but voting ...

Power to the people? Populism, democracy, and political participation

This article examines the relationship between populist attitudes, support for democracy, and political participation (voting, protest, support for referendums,