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What are the big takeaways from Iran's election? @claryc.bsky.social asks @hbanai.bsky.social how we should even think about the Iranian presidency, what we know about the winner Masoud Pezeshkian, the potential succession plan for the Supreme Leader of #Iran, and more:

My thoughts/explainer on Iran's non-democratic elections. goodauthority.org/news/iranian... With thanks to @goodauth.bsky.social @claryc.bsky.social @profsaunders.bsky.social

Iranian voters picked a moderate presidentgoodauthority.org Iranians just voted in the moderate candidate, not the ultraconservative on the presidential ballot.

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🇲🇼 Drawing on my recent @jodemocracy.bsky.social essay, I wrote in @goodauth.bsky.social today to celebrate #Malawi turning 60. The takeaway? Malawi's democratic journey has something to teach those of us who want to resist democratic backsliding in our own countries. 💪

Tomorrow #Malawi turns 60. Read what our editor-in-chief @dadakim.bsky.social tells us are the lessons we learn from Malawians' democratic resilience: goodauthority.org/news/malawi-...

What to celebrate during Malawi’s 60th birthdaygoodauthority.org Malawi’s 60-year journey shows how civil society organizations and an independent judiciary can preserve democratic principles.

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The Supreme Court’s immunity decision sidesteps history. Those who framed the Constitution agreed that unchecked presidential power was a terrible idea. Read the latest from @rudalev.bsky.social here: goodauthority.org/news/immunit...

The Supreme Court’s immunity decision sidesteps historygoodauthority.org Immunity for Donald Trump and future presidents does the Constitution, the country, and even the Supreme Court itself no favors.

Tomorrow #Malawi turns 60. Read what our editor-in-chief @dadakim.bsky.social tells us are the lessons we learn from Malawians' democratic resilience: goodauthority.org/news/malawi-...

What to celebrate during Malawi’s 60th birthdaygoodauthority.org Malawi’s 60-year journey shows how civil society organizations and an independent judiciary can preserve democratic principles.

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This clearly-written, level-headed breakdown of Trump v. United States by @rudalev.bsky.social via @goodauth.bsky.social would be a great teaching tool for anyone teaching Intro American or the presidency this fall.

Independence Day seems an appropriate occasion to ponder presidential immunity on @goodauth.bsky.social … goodauthority.org/news/immunit...

In Africa, gender equality in principle faces barriers in practice. The personal costs of women’s participation in politics may be one of many reasons women remain vastly underrepresented in the halls of power. Read our latest here: goodauthority.org/news/africa-...

In Africa, gender equality in principle faces barriers in practicegoodauthority.org As women’s representation in Africa's political institutions increases, the gender gaps in citizen engagement decrease.

Here’s what to watch in France’s snap elections, and what this election means for Europe and the world. Read: goodauthority.org/news/france-...

Here’s what to watch in France’s snap electionsgoodauthority.org An earthquake in French politics – like a right-wing legislature – matters for the European Union and for the rest of the world.

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In a year of remarkably stable polling, could tonight's debate actually change the state of the 2024 race? Listen to the latest Good Authority Podcast with @erikvoeten.bsky.social Voeten & @johnsides.bsky.social. goodauthority.podbean.com/e/why-it-s-g...

Ahead of tonight's debate, read @johnsides.bsky.social on why it's gotten harder to predict the outcome of the 2024 debates: goodauthority.org/news/2024-de... You can also hear John chat w/@erikvoeten.bsky.social about the debates in our latest podcast episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Why it’s gotten harder to predict the outcome of the 2024 debatesgoodauthority.org How will these 2 debates influence voters in the November 2024 U.S. election?

A far-right surge in European elections has cast a shadow over EURO 2024. Read why nationalist parties don’t always like their national soccer teams: goodauthority.org/news/euro-20...

Why nationalist parties don't always like their national soccer teamsgoodauthority.org Soccer, like politics, is ultimately about winning and losing.

Mauritanians support electoral democracy, but will the government deliver? Health, education, and economic issues top citizens’ concerns ahead of the June presidential elections. Read more about this critical test of popular freedom: goodauthority.org/news/maurita...

Mauritanians support electoral democracy, but will the government deliver?goodauthority.org Mauritania’s upcoming presidential election is a crucial test – and an opportunity to solidify the country’s democracy.

Politicians on all sides campaign on restricting immigration. Voters dislike immigration, especially when it is unauthorized. That’s pushing all politicians to respond. Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/immigra...

Politicians on all sides campaign on restricting immigrationgoodauthority.org Will Biden’s latest executive orders on immigration help him in November?

What motivates people to host refugees? Empathy is what drives people to host the displaced, our study found. Read more here: goodauthority.org/news/refugee...

Here’s what motivates people to host refugeesgoodauthority.org What does political science tell us about who hosts the millions of people who are displaced around the world?

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Chiquita has had a big impact on politics across much of Latin America. They were recently found liable for killings carried out by a Colombian paramilitary group that the company funded from the 1990s-2000s. I wrote about the case and Chiquita's history in Colombia for @goodauth.bsky.social

Chiquita and the long, dark history of conducting business in weak statesgoodauthority.org A U.S. jury found Chiquita liable for killings in Colombia – after Chiquita made payments to armed groups.

Here’s what you need to know about the U.S. court case that found Chiquita liable for killings carried out by a Colombian paramilitary group. Chiquita and the long, dark history of conducting business in weak states. Read: goodauthority.org/news/chiquit...

Chiquita and the long, dark history of conducting business in weak statesgoodauthority.org A U.S. jury found Chiquita liable for killings in Colombia – after Chiquita made payments to armed groups.

Anti-Jewish attitudes have increased among anti-Israel Americans. But pro-Palestinian Americans still rate Jews more favorably than supporters of Israel rate Muslims. Read the latest from Michael Tesler on how Americans’ views have changed: goodauthority.org/news/anti-je...

Anti-Jewish attitudes have increased among anti-Israel Americansgoodauthority.org America's national conversation about Israel must keep both antisemitism and anti-Muslim attitudes in mind.

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Two key points from @tesler.bsky.social in his new @goodauth.bsky.social post: Anti-Jewish attitudes have increased among anti-Israel Americans But pro-Palestinian Americans still rate Jews more favorably than supporters of Israel rate Muslims. goodauthority.org/news/anti-je...

Anti-Jewish attitudes have increased among anti-Israel Americansgoodauthority.org America's national conversation about Israel must keep both antisemitism and anti-Muslim attitudes in mind.

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I was pleased to have a chance to talk to Adam Ziegfeld in @goodauth.bsky.social about the results of India's elections and the implications for Indian politics. goodauthority.org/news/good-ch...

Good Chat: What just happened in India’s elections?goodauthority.org India's BJP lost its majority and must now govern with coalition partners - will this moderate the next Modi administration?

Check out our latest "Good Chat: What Just Happened In India’s Elections?" Adam Ziegfeld explains the politics and geography behind the losses for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. Learn more here: goodauthority.org/news/good-ch...

Good Chat: What just happened in India’s elections?goodauthority.org India's BJP lost its majority and must now govern with coalition partners - will this moderate the next Modi administration?

South Africa 2024: Everything has changed, but nothing is different. The long-ruling ANC lost its majority, but voters seem to want more of the same. Read the latest on South Africa's elections: goodauthority.org/news/south-a...

South Africa 2024: Everything has changed, but nothing is differentgoodauthority.org Is a new government of national unity possible in South Africa?

Feelings about Jews are much stronger predictors of Republicans’ views of Israel than Democrats' views. Read @tesler.bsky.social's latest on the perils of conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitism. goodauthority.org/news/dont-co...

The perils of conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitismgoodauthority.org No, Democrats’ growing opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza isn't rooted in antisemitism.

The former president frequently denounces U.S. institutions that don’t agree with him. But this is different. Here's why Trump’s attacks on the NY jury are especially troubling. Read: goodauthority.org/news/trump-a...

Why Trump’s attacks on the NY jury are especially troublinggoodauthority.org Trump's attacks on the New York jury undermines our faith in America's jury system.

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A short scenesetter by me on the Indian general election results to be tallied tomorrow. goodauthority.org/news/india-b...

India will announce election results – any surprises?goodauthority.org The big story in India's 2024 general election? It's likely to be the scale of Modi’s victory, not the victory itself.

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Mexico’s next president – and AMLO’s legacygoodauthority.org What do we know about Mexico's next president, and AMLO's legacy?

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The week in one song at @goodauth.bsky.social: The Clash, 'Jail Guitar Doors' -->

The Clash, 'Jail Guitar Doors': The Week In One Songgoodauthority.org A New York jury finds Donald Trump guilty of taking part in illegal activities to undermine the integrity of the 2016 presidential election.

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🗳️🇲🇽 Don't miss @hsulli.bsky.social's pre-election report for this Sunday's elections in Mexico. In @goodauth.bsky.social today, she sets the context for us -- helping to understand the challenges facing the next president.

The June 2 elections will determine Mexico’s future course on several important issues. And, no matter who wins, Mexico is set to elect its first female president. Read: goodauthority.org/news/mexico-...

Mexico’s next president – and AMLO’s legacygoodauthority.org What do we know about Mexico's next president, and AMLO's legacy?

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Woke up to an article on the escalation of electoral violence in Mexico yesterday, the last day of campaigning before the general election on Sunday. Haven't been following what's going on in Mexico? Check out the short piece I wrote for @goodauth.bsky.social goodauthority.org/news/mexico-...

Mexico’s next president – and AMLO’s legacygoodauthority.org What do we know about Mexico's next president, and AMLO's legacy?