South Africa: Pp102 - Democracy and Its Discontented: What Drives Demand for Democracy in South Africa?

What’s behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Rooted in colonialism, legislation backed by governments eager for popularity is obstructing real progress for queer minoritiesDon’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereHello and welcome to The Long Wave. It’s Morgan here, covering for Nesrine this week. There has been a recent rise in anti-LGBTQ legislation across a number of African countries that already have strict sexuality laws.I spoke with LGBTQ+ people and activists fi…

South Africa accepts US envoy's credentials amid strained relations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday received the diplomatic credentials of the new US ambassador, as relations between the two countries languish at a low ebb.

“Has anyone talked about democracy? No”: OEI secretary criticizes Trump's oil-driven approach to Venezuela

The secretary general of the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI), Mariano Jabonero, said that US President Donald Trump's primary interest in Venezuela is energy-related and has nothing to do with promoting democratic values or civilization.

America Is Diseased by Money in Politics — But We’re Not Dead Yet

This year, America turns 250 years old — and our body politic has never been sicker. We’re suffering from a seemingly incurable illness called Citizens United. Its symptoms are everywhere: paralysis in Congress, collapsing public trust, and an economy that feels totally rigged.  It may be terminal — but we’re not dead yet. My campaign for Congress is running a clinical trial in New York City, testing whether grassroots medicine can inocula…

South Africa: Pp102 - Democracy and Its Discontented: What Drives Demand for Democracy in South Africa?

Citizens' attitudes toward democracy still hinge on government performance.

No Shy Person Left Behind

American democracy has a personality problem.