Tag: voting

In the tumultuous landscape of today’s politics, the power of our vote extends beyond mere policy preferences. It’s a choice that shapes the very fabric of our communities. This article advocates for a decisive “NO” vote, not just as a rejection of specific ideas but as a sta...

Throughout my entire life, I have observed the harms of racism and discrimination in every country in the world. This year, I am committed to reading and learning the truth about history, especially my history. People from ethnic cultures continue to face unfair laws, racist name-calling, and discri...

Indigenous people need more than a day. They need more than a month. Thank goodness they have those, but it’s not nearly enough for their contributions and the disrespect they have taken. Their land was taken, they were forcefully relocated to reservations during the Trail of Tears, they were ...

On the other hand, some countries only allow certain groups of voters to cast their ballots over the internet. In countries such as France, Panama or Pakistan, for example, the option to vote online is reserved for voters who live abroad. France started piloting the use of online voting...

Flying under the radar this Election Day are cities, counties, and one state voting to accept rank choice voting (RCV). This isn’t the first time there has been a wave of support for RCV. From 1912 and 1930, some forms of RCV were used, but most were repealed by the mid-thirties. There was ano...

Democracy is a fragile institution. It’s a beautiful and precious form of government that requires a strong and vigilant defense. A democratic society can only function upon the shoulders of its citizens, and it is our responsibility to preserve and maintain it. When we fail to stand up for...

Voting is a superpower we all have with us. It is not capes or any fancy gadgets, but it has a remarkable potential to make big changes in our world. When we vote, we are like the superheroes of our society, making decisions that shape the future. Let’s find out how this simple act c...

In November of 2017, Latasha Holloway sued the City of Virginia Beach, arguing that the at-large city council elections illegally diluted the voting power of minorities. She found it peculiar that a city made up of 31.6% minority voters had only ever elected six minority candidates to the City Counc...