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Here’s How Houston Voted on Controversial Ballot Measure
Citizens of Houston overwhelmingly voted down a measure that would have created legal protections in 15 categories, including sexual orientation and gender identity. For months, opponents waged a war on the so-called “bathroom ordinance” that would allow transgender individuals to use the bathroom of their choice. On Tuesday, their work paid off, with more than…Kelsey Bolar -
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Meet 7 Big Businesses Behind the Houston Ballot Measure
On Tuesday, the people of Houston will head to the polls to vote on a controversial measure that would create legal protections related to sexual orientation and gender identity, among other categories. The so-dubbed “bathroom bill” has gained national attention, pitting Houston at the center of the latest battle between LGBT and religious liberty advocates….Kelsey Bolar -
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What Turkey’s Election Means for the US
Last June, Turkey held a general election, but no single party won enough seats within the legislature to form a single ruling party. After a few months of trying, it was clear that no coalition government could be formed, either. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was therefore forced to call another election, in line with parliamentary practice…Luke Coffey -
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What Makes This Houston Ballot Measure So Threatening
On Tuesday, citizens of Houston, Texas, will go to the polls to vote on a controversial “sexual orientation and gender identity” (dubbed SOGI) measure. Rather than protecting equality before the law, the SOGI ordinance, euphemistically named the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), creates special legal protections based on “sexual orientation and gender identity.” HERO, like…Ryan T. Anderson -
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Recent Elections in Latin America Carry Heavy Consequences
Over the weekend, four important elections occurred in the Western Hemisphere. Argentina and Guatemala held presidential elections; Colombia held local and municipal level elections. (Haiti also had an election, but the result will be unknown for several weeks.) For now, the results in Argentina, Guatemala, and Colombia raise key questions for the United States and…Ana Quintana -
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Rule Changes to ‘Empower’ Rank-and-File Republicans Could Come Before Speaker Election
House Republicans from across the conference are negotiating changes to their official rules that could be voted on before they elect their new speaker Thursday. Leaders of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, who have been the loudest in calling for altering process and rules to empower rank-and-file members, are optimistic change could come before Rep….Josh Siegel -
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Philly Legislators Move to Force Union Elections
PHILADELPHIA—A faction within the city’s largest teachers union is planning to challenge incumbent officers in next year’s elections because the faction’s members feel that their interests are not being adequately represented. The Caucus of Working Educators, a group of about 300 school nurses, counselors, and support staff within the 11,000-member Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, is…Evan Grossman -
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How Noncitizens Can Swing Elections (Without Even Voting Illegally)
In an article in Politico, Mark Rozell, acting dean of the School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs at George Mason University, and Paul Goldman, a weekly columnist for the Washington Post, point out a fact that should greatly concern all Americans: that the presence of millions of noncitizens, both legal and illegal, could tilt…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Pro-Lifers Raise Concerns About Planned Parenthood’s Poll Showing Voters Support the Organization
Hart Research Associates has released a poll showing Planned Parenthood has the support of a majority of likely voters in several battleground states in the 2016 election. The poll was conducted on behalf of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. According to the poll, 66 percent of voters in New Hampshire, 65 percent in Ohio, and…Kate Scanlon -
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Bernie Sanders Calls for Election Day to Be a Federal Holiday
Sen. Bernie Sanders has proposed a bill in the Senate that would make Election Day a national holiday. Sanders introduced an amendment to the U.S. code to include the Tuesday after the first Monday in November during even-numbered years as “Democracy Day.” Sanders, I-Vt., feels that the legislation will make it easier for Americans to vote. “In…Leah Jessen -
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Despite Law Requiring Voter Approval to Use Taxpayer Funds for Stadiums, St. Louis Can Fund New NFL Stadium Without Public Consent
A judge has ruled that the city of St. Louis can use tax dollars to fund a billion-dollar NFL stadium, invalidating a city ordinance that would have required a public vote for approval. Last week, St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Thomas Frawley ruled in favor of a plan to use city funds in a proposed…Alex Anderson -
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Majority of Greek Voters Rejected Reasonable Offer to Let Them Stay in Eurozone. What’s Next.
On Sunday Greek voters, following the lead of hard-left Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, overwhelmingly rejected an offer from the so called “Troika” of creditors, consisting of the International Monetary Fund, the European Central Bank and the European Commission. The Troika offered additional funding to Greece in exchange for much needed reforms including cuts in public…James M. Roberts -
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Turkish Voters Rebuke Authoritarian, Pro-Islamist Party
Sunday’s parliamentary elections in Turkey yielded a resounding vote of no confidence in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian and pro-Islamist policies. Erdogan’s political party, the Justice and Development Party (AKP is the Turkish acronym), which has dominated Turkish politics since 2002, suffered a decisive setback, garnering less than 41 percent of the vote. According…James Phillips -
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Poll Shows Noncitizens Can Shape Elections
A poll by John McLaughlin confirms again we may have a significant problem with noncitizens participating illegally in our elections. Based on a sample survey of 800 Hispanics in 2013, McLaughlin found that of foreign-born respondents who were registered voters, 13 percent admitted they were not United States citizens. In our 2012 book on voter…Hans von Spakovsky -
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What the Shock Conservative Triumph in British Election Means
I’ve studied Britain for 20 years, but this last week gave me an appreciation for its politics I’ve never had before. Over the last seven days, I followed conservative candidates in Darlington, Bradford West and Brent Central as they canvassed and addressed the public. All worked hard; all were worthy, and all were in tough…Ted Bromund -
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Stop Whining, Start Showing Up: GOP Chairman’s Formula for Reaching Black, Hispanic Voters
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus is gearing up for 2016 as more than a dozen presidential candidates are considering a run for the White House. And one of his top priorities is reaching out to communities that traditionally don’t vote for Republicans. How will he do it? Just show up. In an interview with…Jamie Jackson -
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Electoral Progress in Nigeria; Small Gains in State Elections
First appeared in beyondbrics, the Financial Times blog on April 14, 2015 On the African continent, peaceful transitions of power through free and fair elections are a true rarity. Despite the odds, General Muhammadu Buhari delivered an impressive victory over incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan in last month’s presidential election in Nigeria and is set to…Charlotte Florance -
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Nigeria’s Successful Election Is an Example of Democracy for African Nations
The main opposition contender in Nigeria’s presidential election, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has been declared the winner, unseating incumbent, President Goodluck Jonathan. Buhari, leading the All Progressives Congress, won by more than 2.57 million votes, a 53.95 percent majority. Compared to the last presidential elections in 2011, Buhari did not cede any states to Jonathan, but in…Charlotte Florance -
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Despite Boko Haram Attacks, Logistical Issues, Nigeria Completes Elections
Over the weekend, Boko Haram carried out attacks in several towns in the northeast of Nigeria attempting to derail the presidential and National Assembly elections. In the village of Buratai, the insurgent group set houses on fire and shot people as they fled the flames, killing at least 25 individuals. Two more attacks took place…Charlotte Florance -
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Conservative Reform Party Wins Estonian Parliamentary Elections
Estonia’s center-right Reform Party won the most seats in the parliamentary elections that concluded on Sunday. The Reform Party won 30 seats, while the Centre Party, which is supported by most ethnic Russian voters, came in second with 27 seats. In all, six parties won seats in the 101-seat Riigikogu, Estonia’s unicameral parliament. The Reform…Daniel Kochis