The Democratic governor persuaded lawmakers to lower the standard for involuntary commitment of mentally ill people.

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CIVICUS speaks with Ukrainian gender rights activist Maryna Rudenko about the gendered impacts of the war in Ukraine and the importance of including women in peacebuilding efforts. Russia’s full-scale ...

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Amid the ongoing crisis in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, a civic group, the Northern Democratic Watch (NDW), has ...

City officials and leaders of arts groups in Florida remain confused and uncertain about the Legislature’s tax policies.

The MLAs were suspended for protesting against a reservation policy and allegedly disrespecting the Speaker during a budget ...