democracy
Early lessons from 2009
December 15, 2009A year ago, we said that the country was entering an era of democratic reform and that the same coalition that defeated the right in the 2008 elections would drive the process going forward.
Read morePolish president attempts ban of communist symbols
December 9, 2009Anticommunist hysteria in Poland crossed the boundaries of common sense long, long ago. Recently it has crossed the boundaries of absurdity.
Read moreSevere problems loom after Honduras elections
December 7, 2009The door appears to be closed to even a symbolic return to power of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.
Read moreHonduras election raises questions on turnout, international recognition
November 30, 2009Regarding the controversial elections in Honduras on Sunday, November 29, all are agreed on one thing: National Party presidential candidate Pepe Lobo got the most votes.
Read moreNYC council elections: some defeats, some historic victories
November 12, 2009New Yorkers elected a new city council November 3, with some remarkable, and contradictory, results.
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