elections
In the U.S., people power dismantled political machines
A century ago, corrupt political machines that made their leaders rich thrived in U.S. cities. But people came together to reform the system.
U.S., EU condemn Russia-staged elections in eastern Ukraine
In violation of the Minsk agreements, Russia orchestrated illegal elections in regions of eastern Ukraine it continues to hold by force.
U.S. welcomes ‘a new day’ in Colombia
The United States looks forward to working with the newly elected president of Colombia, Iván Duque, to combat narcotics trafficking and transnational crime.
The growing power of young people [infographic]
While effects can vary, the growing majorities of young people in Africa and elsewhere will undoubtedly have a strong impact on their societies.
For the press, elections are a test of accountability
A journalist's role in covering elections is to give you unbiased information; doing anything else is failing in their role as a watchdog.
Some election wins aren’t what they seem
When an election winner takes 95 or 100 percent of the vote, it's less likely he's incredibly popular and more likely that the election was not free and fair.
In Venezuela, Maduro regime uses hunger to get votes
In the midst of a devastating hunger crisis, the regime of Nicolás Maduro has turned government food assistance into a tool to get political support.
U.S. elections get international monitors too
As a participating member of the OSCE, the United States invited international election monitors to ensure the November 8, 2016, elections were free and fair.
Local government: Mayors, police, school boards get the job done
Americans interact most with local governments, which provide services from public safety to school standards. This is part of a series on U.S. federalism.