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Once considered the means by which US states could act as ‘laboratories of democracy’ that find new ways to improve governance, the recent construction of federalism as…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266589
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With Florida holding a similar referendum this year, the abortion rights issue underscores the important role now played by referendums in states where one party has control of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286424
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The meetings follow a period of increased strain in the bilateral relationship, over the US arrest, and subsequent release, of former Mexican Defence Minister General Salvador…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262396
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Pompeo launched the commission on July 8, charging it with providing “fresh thinking” on human rights where concepts of rights have “departed from our nation’s founding principles…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245213
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The issue of legalised abortion, which at one time cut across party divisions, is now almost totally polarised, with states controlled by Republicans preparing new restrictions…
The move by BC United leader Kevin Falcon to fold his party into the BC Conservative Party on its political right was made in an effort to avoid a split on the right that would…
Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) provincial government was returned with a smaller majority in last month’s election but she is claiming the victory as a “strong mandate”…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279561
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Taking place in a genuinely competitive two-party state, this race offers a rare guide to voter attitudes ahead of the midterm congressional elections in November 2022 as the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264017
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Six women ran for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination and former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumed nominee, has committed to a female running mate for November’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252950
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The choice of Power, a former ambassador to the UN, indicates that the Biden administration intends a robust approach to international assistance that will incorporate her…