German Bundestag Debates AfD Ban Amidst Concerns of Hate Speech and Democratic Erosion
The German Bundestag debated two motions proposing to initiate a ban on the AfD party, referring them to the Interior Committee for further review amid concerns about the party's alleged spread of hate speech and threats to democratic principles.
German Bundestag Debates AfD Ban Amidst Concerns of Hate Speech and Democratic Erosion
The German Bundestag debated two motions proposing to initiate a ban on the AfD party, referring them to the Interior Committee for further review amid concerns about the party's alleged spread of hate speech and threats to democratic principles.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Attempted Funds Freeze Sparks Watergate Comparisons
President Trump's attempt to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funds, temporarily halted Wednesday, has drawn comparisons to the Watergate scandal, sparking legal challenges and raising concerns about the balance of power in the US government.
Trump's Attempted Funds Freeze Sparks Watergate Comparisons
President Trump's attempt to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funds, temporarily halted Wednesday, has drawn comparisons to the Watergate scandal, sparking legal challenges and raising concerns about the balance of power in the US government.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Shift Towards Court-Centric Governance
Donald Trump's second inauguration, marked by a "shock and awe" strategy of executive orders, signals a shift towards a court-centric governance model reminiscent of historical monarchies, challenging the traditional separation of powers in the US.
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Shift Towards Court-Centric Governance
Donald Trump's second inauguration, marked by a "shock and awe" strategy of executive orders, signals a shift towards a court-centric governance model reminiscent of historical monarchies, challenging the traditional separation of powers in the US.
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56% Bias Score
Lawsuit Challenges Inclusion of Illegal Immigrants in Census Apportionment
Four states' attorneys general are suing the U.S. Census Bureau, claiming the inclusion of illegal immigrants in the 2020 census apportionment unconstitutionally shifted congressional seats and electoral votes, with Ohio and West Virginia losing one each, while Texas gained one and California retain...
Lawsuit Challenges Inclusion of Illegal Immigrants in Census Apportionment
Four states' attorneys general are suing the U.S. Census Bureau, claiming the inclusion of illegal immigrants in the 2020 census apportionment unconstitutionally shifted congressional seats and electoral votes, with Ohio and West Virginia losing one each, while Texas gained one and California retain...
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52% Bias Score
Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment Ratified, Defying Archivist and Anticipating Legal Challenges
President Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment ratified on Friday, despite legal challenges and the Archivist's refusal to certify it, citing the American Bar Association's opinion that ratification deadlines are unenforceable; this action aims to bolster reproductive rights but is likely to be...
Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment Ratified, Defying Archivist and Anticipating Legal Challenges
President Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment ratified on Friday, despite legal challenges and the Archivist's refusal to certify it, citing the American Bar Association's opinion that ratification deadlines are unenforceable; this action aims to bolster reproductive rights but is likely to be...
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Constitutionally Protects Animals
Mexico's Congress unanimously approved a constitutional amendment protecting animals, mandating animal welfare education, prohibiting abuse, and directing the creation of comprehensive animal protection laws within six months, addressing Mexico's high rate of animal abuse.
Mexico Constitutionally Protects Animals
Mexico's Congress unanimously approved a constitutional amendment protecting animals, mandating animal welfare education, prohibiting abuse, and directing the creation of comprehensive animal protection laws within six months, addressing Mexico's high rate of animal abuse.
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52% Bias Score
Military Deployment to Southern Border Sparks Constitutional Concerns
In May 2023, the Biden administration deployed 2,500 U.S. service members to the Southern border, followed by an additional 1,500 active-duty troops under President Trump's declaration of a national emergency; concerns have been raised in Congress regarding the legality and potential risks of using ...
Military Deployment to Southern Border Sparks Constitutional Concerns
In May 2023, the Biden administration deployed 2,500 U.S. service members to the Southern border, followed by an additional 1,500 active-duty troops under President Trump's declaration of a national emergency; concerns have been raised in Congress regarding the legality and potential risks of using ...
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48% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern enshrines protection of Jewish life in constitution
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's parliament amended its constitution to protect and promote Jewish life and culture as a state goal, passing with a two-thirds majority (59-0) following a rise in antisemitic incidents after the Hamas attack on Israel; the AfD opposed the change.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern enshrines protection of Jewish life in constitution
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's parliament amended its constitution to protect and promote Jewish life and culture as a state goal, passing with a two-thirds majority (59-0) following a rise in antisemitic incidents after the Hamas attack on Israel; the AfD opposed the change.
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40% Bias Score
German Parliamentarians Push for AfD Ban
A cross-party group of over 100 German Bundestag members will propose a ban on the AfD party next week, following the German Institute for Human Rights' assessment that the party poses a threat to Germany's liberal democratic order, a move supported by Bundestag Vice President Katrin Göring-Eckardt.
German Parliamentarians Push for AfD Ban
A cross-party group of over 100 German Bundestag members will propose a ban on the AfD party next week, following the German Institute for Human Rights' assessment that the party poses a threat to Germany's liberal democratic order, a move supported by Bundestag Vice President Katrin Göring-Eckardt.
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56% Bias Score
Gabon Adopts New Electoral Code Amidst Transition
Gabon's transitional parliament passed a new electoral code on January 20, 2025, including provisions for dual nationals to run for office (excluding the presidency) and two seats for Gabonese citizens abroad, raising concerns about potential bias given the junta leader's ambitions.
Gabon Adopts New Electoral Code Amidst Transition
Gabon's transitional parliament passed a new electoral code on January 20, 2025, including provisions for dual nationals to run for office (excluding the presidency) and two seats for Gabonese citizens abroad, raising concerns about potential bias given the junta leader's ambitions.
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40% Bias Score
Peru Reinstates Fujimori's Signature on 1993 Constitution
The Peruvian Congress voted to restore Alberto Fujimori's signature to the 1993 Constitution, a move celebrated by Fujimorism supporters but condemned by others as an attempt to whitewash his authoritarian rule and human rights abuses.
Peru Reinstates Fujimori's Signature on 1993 Constitution
The Peruvian Congress voted to restore Alberto Fujimori's signature to the 1993 Constitution, a move celebrated by Fujimorism supporters but condemned by others as an attempt to whitewash his authoritarian rule and human rights abuses.
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52% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader Announces Four-Year Plan for Elections, National Dialogue
Syria's new de facto leader, Ahmad Al Sharaa, announced plans for a national dialogue, constitution drafting within three years, and elections within four years, following a swift insurgency that ousted Bashar Al Assad after a 13-year civil war; he also intends to dissolve his group, Hayat Tahrir al...
Syria's New Leader Announces Four-Year Plan for Elections, National Dialogue
Syria's new de facto leader, Ahmad Al Sharaa, announced plans for a national dialogue, constitution drafting within three years, and elections within four years, following a swift insurgency that ousted Bashar Al Assad after a 13-year civil war; he also intends to dissolve his group, Hayat Tahrir al...
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36% Bias Score