Georgia signs sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law – POLITICO

Georgia signs sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law – POLITICO

“The law that I am signing does not reflect current, temporary, changing ideas and ideologies, but is based on common sense, historical experience and centuries-old Christian, Georgian and European values,” Papuashvili wrote on social media. He added that he expected the law to “cause criticism from some foreign partners” but said Georgians “have never been … Read more

Navalny may have been killed by poisoning, documents suggest: Report – POLITICO

Navalny may have been killed by poisoning, documents suggest: Report – POLITICO

But the documents obtained by The Insider suggest that references to Navalny’s symptoms were removed, the outlet said. An earlier version of the documents, signed by Russian investigator Alexander Varapaev, recorded that Navalny had suffered symptoms that medical experts said were consistent with poisoning, according to the report.  “Convict A.A. Navalny lay down on the … Read more

BJP MP wants probe in Waqf Bill feedback; Congress hits back

BJP MP wants probe in Waqf Bill feedback; Congress hits back

New Delhi: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has raised concern over nearly 1.25 crore submissions received by the parliamentary panel scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and has sought probe in the issue. The main Opposition, Congress, has slammed him for raising concerns, saying it clearly shows the ruling BJP does not believe in democracy. In a … Read more

When UK party conferences go wrong – POLITICO

When UK party conferences go wrong – POLITICO

While the spin doctors put a lot of energy into trying to ensure everything runs without a hitch, all too often circumstance conspires to derail the best-laid plans. The unwritten rule of British politics, that if something can go wrong at conference it usually will, means both euphoric new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his … Read more

US sanctions Georgian officials for undermining democracy – POLITICO

US sanctions Georgian officials for undermining democracy – POLITICO

Also facing sanctions are two prominent figures associated with far-right Georgian media outlet Alt-Info, which has called for attacks on pro-democracy crowds, journalists and the LGBTQ+ community. At the same time, the U.S. State Department confirmed it will impose visa restrictions on more than 60 Georgians and their families due to their complicity in “undermining … Read more

Liberal MPs call for probe into Canadian connections to alleged Russian propaganda scheme

Liberal MPs call for probe into Canadian connections to alleged Russian propaganda scheme

Liberal MPs are calling for a committee investigation of Canadian connections to U.S. allegations that Russia has used state-run media, unwitting influencers and websites to spread disinformation. Last week, the U.S. Justice Department unsealed an indictment against two Russian nationals accusing them of setting up a conservative media outlet as a front for pro-Kremlin propaganda. … Read more

The men with their mouths sewn shut magnify Georgia’s ‘existential’ election – POLITICO

The men with their mouths sewn shut magnify Georgia’s ‘existential’ election – POLITICO

“We are ignored by everyone. Since 2019, we’ve been trying to make the government listen to our concerns, but to no avail. Not a single person has come to our aid. The opposition, too, has its own agenda,” Giorgi Neparidze, a protester from Shukruti, told POLITICO. Georgian Manganese, their mining employer, has caused huge environmental … Read more

‘I will be a candidate in the next presidential election’ – POLITICO

‘I will be a candidate in the next presidential election’ – POLITICO

“I’m preparing ideas that I will suggest to the French. What I will propose will be massive. The French will decide,” said Philippe, who was France’s prime minister from 2017 to 2020, in an interview with French weekly Le Point. “People often say that when it comes to the presidential election, [candidates] must want it … Read more

Macron’s whirlwind hunt for new prime minister sends French politics into a frenzy – POLITICO

Macron’s whirlwind hunt for new prime minister sends French politics into a frenzy – POLITICO

Macron on Tuesday held talks with conservative leaders including Senate leader Gérard Larcher and conservative parliamentary leader Laurent Wauquiez, according to several people with knowledge of the talks who were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, seemingly solidifying Bertrand’s status as likely nominee. But by Tuesday afternoon, Bertrand was already facing serious … Read more

Push to expand voting access on Colorado reservations meets resistance

Push to expand voting access on Colorado reservations meets resistance

This article was produced and originally published by Bolts, a nonprofit publication that covers criminal justice and voting rights in local governments. Republished with permission.  Lorelei Cloud, vice-chair of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, at the tribe’s headquarters in June. (Photo by Alex Burness / Bolts) Lorelei Cloud was born in 1967, three years before … Read more