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Voting bill collapses, Democrats unable to change filibuster

By LISA MASCAROJanuary 20, 2022 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights leaders say is vital to protecting democracy collapsed when two senators refused to join their own party in changing Senate rules to overcome a Republican filibuster after a raw, emotional debate.

Voting bill collapses, Democrats unable to change filibuster

By LISA MASCAROJanuary 20, 2022 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights leaders say is vital to protecting democracy collapsed late Wednesday when two senators refused to join their own party in changing Senate rules to overcome a Republican filibuster after a raw, emotional debate.

Wisconsin Gov. Evers’ reelection pitch: democracy is at risk

By SCOTT BAUERJanuary 14, 2022 GMT

JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is known for his folksy demeanor, sprinkling his speeches with “by gollys” and the occasional PG-rated swear word. To win reelection, the 70-year-old grandfather and former teacher is trying to convince voters that he’s also a valiant defender of democracy and the lone figure ensuring their votes will still matter in 2024 and beyond.

UN chief: Mali military must speed transition to democracy

By EDITH M. LEDERERJanuary 13, 2022 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief urged Mali’s military leaders on Thursday to accelerate the transition to democracy, expressing “great concern” at their recent announcement delaying next month’s elections until 2026.

Sudan’s anti-coup protests violently dispersed; 2 killed

By SAMY MAGDYJanuary 13, 2022 GMT

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Sudanese security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protesters in the capital of Khartoum as thousands took to the streets Thursday against a coup that has plunged the country into grinding deadlock, activists said.

Sudan protest group rejects UN offer for talks with military

By SAMY MAGDYJanuary 9, 2022 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — A leading Sudanese protest group on Sunday rejected a United Nations initiative to hold talks with the military aimed at restoring the country’s democratic transition following an October coup.