Tuesday, September 16, marks National Voter Registration Day—a moment for all U.S. residents, including those in Wyoming, to focus on the voter registration process. This annual observance underscores the significance of civic engagement, encouraging everyone to confirm or begin their voter registration.
Public media has always taught us to think for ourselves, while artificial intelligence increasingly tempts us to outsource our reasoning. This commentary explores why ensuring funding for public broadcasting is critical in a world where AI seems poised to take over our decision-making.
El Salvador experienced a drastic shift when President Nayib Bukele declared a state of exception following a homicide spike. Overnight, soldiers were deployed, thousands were detained, and skeptics questioned the fate of those caught in the sweep.
Thailand’s ruling party is calling for a new election to resolve the nation’s ongoing political crisis. While the specifics remain unclear, competing proposals underscore the urgency for a collective path forward.
As skepticism about election integrity grows, blockchain enthusiasts suggest a possible fix. By decentralizing the voting system, Web3 might well eliminate fraud and rebuild public trust in democratic institutions.
Mary Hartnett’s opinion piece highlights the importance of rejecting false claims attacking absentee and mail-in voting. Rather than criticizing the system, she urges Americans to celebrate its strengths and unite to protect and strengthen it.
In a brief but urgent letter to the Fargo Forum, John A. Jorgensen asks his fellow citizens to rethink what it means to live “in the land of the free.” Disillusioned with both major parties and nostalgic for a time when they still conversed civilly, he issues a simple call: save our democracy.
As the world observes the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, Taiwan and the United States affirm that the memories of 1989 endure. Both regions emphasize that the global community will never forget the pro-democracy demonstrators who stood in Tiananmen Square.