Tag: democracy
Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
NEW YORK -- A nonprofit law group dedicated to protecting the rights of Southern voters of color had more on its plate this...
Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai begins to testify in his national security trial
HONG KONG -- Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai began testifying Wednesday in his landmark national security trial that is widely seen as...
Harris team warns CEOs that Trump is a threat to economy, while Trump promises them historic growth
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris ' campaign is actively warning business leaders that Donald Trump has a pattern of disregard for...
The Clintons pitch philanthropic commitments as pro-democracy work at their 2024 foundation meeting
NEW YORK -- With the backdrop of elections worldwide that highlight strains on democracy, former President Bill Clinton urged attendees of his foundation's...
Mexico's plan to make judges stand for election is indeed aimed at foreign firms, president says
MEXICO CITY -- Foreign business chambers have been warning for weeks that a proposed overhaul of Mexico’s judiciary, that would make judges stand...
What's at stake as 2 Hong Kong journalists await a verdict in their sedition trial?
HONG KONG -- Two journalists who led a now-closed Hong Kong online news outlet will hear a verdict in their sedition case on...