democracy

Trump or Biden: Americans stuck with least-popular presidential options in 3 decades

Trump and Biden polled to be the least popular candidates since the Pew Research Center started gathering data in 1988.

Stopping campus antisemitism harms free speech, strengthens democracy

The use of democratic tools by the demonstrators in the universities creates a negative externalization towards Jewish students that results in the lack of ability to exercise basic rights.

By TOMER RAYFER
09/06/2024

Will more Americans living overseas vote abroad in the 2024 elections?

Andee Goldman: “Voting from abroad is a privilege granted by US law. By not voting, you allow others to speak for you. Your vote is your voice.”  

By SARAH HERSHENSON
09/06/2024

For Israel to grow up, it needs political and electoral reform now

Most Israelis, no matter their political persuasion, agree that the current system is not working as smoothly as it should.

By DAVID S. LEVINE
06/06/2024

For the sake of Israel's future, Netanyahu must be replaced

Continued Netanyahu or Netanyahu-like government would be ideologically hamstrung on every count and disastrous for Israel’s future well-being. 

By LESLIE SUSSER
05/06/2024

South Africa election set to end three decades of ANC dominance

Vote tallying from Wednesday's poll was entering the final stages on Saturday morning, with results in from 98% of polling stations giving the ANC 40.15%.

By REUTERS
01/06/2024

South Africa quietly excludes citizens in Israel from voting amid growing tensions

SAZF noted that while DIRCO criticized Israel for denying Palestinians their rights, “it is ironic that the SA government is willing to deny their own citizens’ rights..." when beneficial for them.

Putting democracy under the microscope

The Center for Applied Research on Risks to Democracy opens its doors at Tel Aviv University.

What stands in the way of Israel's national unity?

The question is whether we can somehow remain united despite our real differences in positions on many pertinent issues.

After the next election: Let the government govern

Too often, Israel’s policies depend on what the Americans will agree to, what Palestinians will say, and how the Saudis will react. But you can’t achieve what you don't define.

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