Electoral Reforms Vulnerable

Sneaky, excessive and unjustified: why Labor’s electoral reforms are vulnerable to constitutional challenge | Anne Twomey

A political donor will be able to donate up to $640,000 in a year. How is this taking the money out of politics?. Jack Lang was fond of saying that you should always put your money on ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Electoral reform was on the ballot in several states this election. Why did these measures fail?

Advocates who hoped to limit extreme gerrymandering say ‘terribly misleading ballot language’ sabotaged their efforts. As Donald Trump and Republicans scored massive victories on election day ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

The Republican and Democratic parties are killing electoral reform across the US | David Daley

There are elements on both right and left who prefer to govern without majorities and view competitive elections as a threat. Ohio’s extreme gerrymanders have enabled more than a decade of ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

How vulnerable is the UK to Trumponomics?

US president-elect’s plans for tariffs, and the prospect of global trade tensions, risk leaving Britain exposed

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Vulnerable customers had VW cars taken away

VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority.

Surrogacy ring accused of exploiting vulnerable women in Argentina

Prosecutors say ‘criminal enterprise’ charged foreign couples $50,000 and denied payments for miscarriages. An international surrogacy ring exploited impoverished women, denied payments for ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Vulnerable tenants left 'forgotten' in unsafe homes

Southern Housing tenants tell the BBC they are living in dangerous, dirty conditions.

Europe’s critical infrastructure is becoming dangerously vulnerable

Governments must not only learn lessons from Ukraine about security but stimulate higher private sector investment

World - Financial Times - November 5

NFL Power Rankings: Who's rising and who's falling after Week 11

Buffalo's win over Kansas City and Pittsburgh's victory over Baltimore dramatically shook up the AFC. Plus: It's time to get real about Bengals and Niners.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?

American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next week

World - Financial Times - October 31

How does the Electoral College work?

Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.

Mauritius government suffers electoral wipeout

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?

Europe’s largest carmaker is at war with workers and politicians as it tries to navigate a painful EV transition

World - Financial Times - October 31

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

PBM reform push heats up

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story PBM reform push heats up Congress is facing pressure from outside groups to consider legislation to reform ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform

Adam, Chris and friends look back on the political week.

Erosion take toll on North Carolina's vulnerable Outer Banks

Rising sea levels and more intense storms driven by climate change are making it difficult for the residents who live on North Carolina's Outer Banks, a series of barrier islands. In the last four ...

Regulator Sues Singtel's Optus Over Alleged Misconduct Involving Vulnerable Consumers

Australia’s competition watchdog has filed proceedings against Singtel’s subsidiary, Optus Mobile, alleging what it called “unconscionable” conduct in dealings with some consumers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

The US election system has safeguards. But human nature is a vulnerability

When it comes to election security in the U.S., the weakest link may be human nature

Tech - ABC News - October 31

Climate crisis leaves European farmers vulnerable to far right, say campaigners

Populist groups capitalising on costly environmental policies that affect farmers by offering them support. What are farmers in the EU required to do to protect the environment? The painful ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Vulnerable Republican Dave Schweikert wins reelection in Arizona swing district

Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-Ariz.) is the projected winner of Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Schweikert has represented parts of Phoenix and Scottsdale, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Republican Juan Ciscomani wins reelection in contested Arizona district

Rep. John Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) has won his reelection bid in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, The Hill/Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) projects. Ciscomani defeated Democratic challenger Kirsten Engel ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

DOJ report says Georgia jail left inmates vulnerable to dangerous conditions

The DOJ launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail after several inmates had died in a matter of weeks. One inmate, according to his family, was "eaten alive" ...

Vulnerable Democrats who won say party must follow their path

House Democratic front-liners have a message for leadership as the party grapples with what went wrong in this year’s elections: Follow our example. While Democrats were generally wiped out on ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Has the Electoral College ever favored Democrats?

Did you know there have been five U.S. Presidential Elections in which the winner lost the popular vote?

Politics - The Hill - November 3

A tie in the Electoral College could have this unprecedented outcome

Theoretically, we might end up with a president and vice president from different parties. Here's how that could happen.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Why do we have the Electoral College?

When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.

Harris wins Maine's statewide electoral votes

Vice President Harris has won Maine’s statewide contest, netting her two Electoral College votes, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. Maine distributes its four electoral votes based on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Arizona AG: 'No intention' of dropping 'fake electors' case

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) on Sunday pledged to move forward with the state’s “fake electors” case against several allies of President-elect Trump, despite his recent victory in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Why America needs disaster reform now

Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long calls for reforms to the disaster management system, including increased funding, improved preparedness, and simplified disaster assistance, to address the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Police reform has become a forgotten issue

Fatal shootings by armed UK officers are rare and statistics suggest system for monitoring cases is reasonable

World - Financial Times - October 24

Victims concerned over missing Windrush reform

Yvette Cooper announces funding as part of a "fundamental reset" of the Windrush scandal response.

The Senate is broken, but Mike Lee’s reforms can repair it

Senator Mike Lee has proposed reforms to strengthen the Senate, empower individual members, and ensure that the voices of the American people are heard, but some Republicans are resisting these ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mn

World - Financial Times - October 30

How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?

Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Prince William champions homelessness reform in new documentary

Imtiaz Tyab reports on Prince William's "Homewards" program, which aims to end homelessness in Britain. Inspired by Princess Diana, the initiative is underway in six cities and showcases William's ...

Starmer vows tough reforms and seeks to calm markets

UK prime minister writes in FT that Labour government will not become addicted to tax and spend

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Ex-Abercrombie CEO used power, wealth and influence to traffic vulnerable men, prosecutors say

Prosecutors in the US said the men used force, fraud and coercion to engage in "violent and exploitive" sexual acts.

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