Democracy

The polite deliberation between candidates could be a sign of a calmer country ahead of the March general election, writes Henry Owino.

Filed in: Democracy Kenya Media Politics

As the polls loom, Moses Wasamu outlines the implications of a fiercely contested vote, including candidates accused of crimes against humanity.

Filed in: Democracy Kenya Politics Violence

As he remembers the 1999 Freetown massacre, Seray Bangura looks to a bright future for the country formally known as ‘war torn.’

Filed in: Democracy Development (Aid) Sierra Leone Violence

Voting may be finished but political divisions continue after a low turnout writes Adam Ramsey.

Filed in: Democracy Egypt Human Rights Politics Social Change

Chris Brazier reacts to Quinn Norton’s piece on the complexities of the movement – good and bad.

Filed in: Activism Democracy Internet Politics Technology United States

Hazel Healy speaks to free software’s moral compass about Anonymous, licensing and digital freedoms.

Filed in: Activism Democracy Internet Technology

Who’s online where, who has your data and how much are they spending to get it?

Filed in: Democracy Human Rights Technology

Becoming a ‘non-member state’ needs to bring practical as well as symbolic change says Frank Barat.

Filed in: Democracy Israel Palestine Politics UN

Sabrina Mahtani on the push for equal leadership representation, and the question of gender quotas.

Filed in: Democracy Equality Politics Sierra Leone Women

Netanyahu won’t find any serious opposition in the re-elected US president, says Frank Barat.

Filed in: Democracy Israel Palestine Politics United States

Corruption and bad governance seem to be getting worse says Mari Marcel Thekaekara. Time to revive hope in democracy. 

Filed in: Democracy India Politics United States