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Voter suppression tops Black women’s concerns about democracy
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Understanding the fake news about South Africa’s elections
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In 2024, political violence against Black women is a big threat
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New findings from the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey
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Right-wing populist parties have risen. Populism hasn’t.
The success of these parties isn’t about a surge in populist sentiments.
John Sides and Michael Tesler talk about what to expect leading up to the Nov. 5 vote.
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Parties promise unity, but many South Africans may sit out election
An expert discusses racial politics, the potential for election violence, and youth political engagement ahead of May 29 elections.
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2024: The election that could redefine South Africa’s politics
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What Alito’s flags say about American patriotism
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How Israel sees the ICC potential warrants against its leaders
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Navigating the unthinkable: a Russian prison sentence
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What voters say is important doesn’t actually affect their vote
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Iran’s president has died. What happens now?
Iran has a succession plan – and a population that’s deeply dissatisfied with the current regime.
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Two new books take different roads to understand South Africa
South Africa’s government changed after 1994. So did the social order.
South Africa’s ruling party is going after corrupt leaders. That’s only half the problem.
Even low-level offices can bring wealth, so people are killing each other to gain election.
How the ANC survived Jacob Zuma — and eked out a 2019 win
Under Zuma, democratic institutions bent but did not break.
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