Parties

Jordan’s Landmark Election Poised to Empower Islamist Parties Under Revolutionary Voting System

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Amman, Jordan — The upcoming parliamentary elections in Jordan, anticipated later this year, marks a significant shift as it will be the first under newly implemented electoral laws. This change is expected to be particularly beneficial to Islamist factions, who are projected to gain a stronger foothold in the nation’s political landscape. The revised electoral system, which was introduced in response to calls for political reform, replaces the single non-transferable vote system with a more proportional representation model. This adjustment aims to foster a broader political diversity and enable more accurate representation of the Jordanian … Read more

Dispute Erupts in Court as Parties Debate Jury Instruction in Landmark $976M Seatbelt Verdict

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Philadelphia, PA – A jury instruction regarding a $976 million defective seatbelt verdict is causing a clash between parties involved in the case. The instruction, which focuses on the importance of individual jurors following their own judgment and not being influenced by the opinions of others, has become a point of contention in the ongoing hearing. The case revolves around allegations that a defective seatbelt caused severe injuries to a passenger involved in a car accident. The jury had previously delivered a verdict in favor of the injured party, awarding them $976 million in damages. … Read more

Opposition Parties in South Sudan Vocal Against New Electoral Law Ahead of Historic General Election

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JUBA, South Sudan — Opposition parties in South Sudan are expressing strong criticism of a recently implemented electoral regulation, claiming that it is designed to exclude them from the upcoming general election. This election will mark the first democratically elected government in the world’s youngest nation. The Coalition of Opposition Parties has submitted a petition to the country’s Political Party Council, demanding the repeal of the $50,000 registration fee imposed on parties intending to field candidates in the forthcoming polls. The People’s Progressive Party, SSOA, Coalition of Opposition Parties, and United People’s Party are among … Read more

Federal Judge to Hear Lawsuit Challenging New Jersey’s ‘County Line’ System Favoring Political Parties

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Trenton, New Jersey – A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Monday regarding New Jersey Representative Andy Kim’s lawsuit challenging the state’s use of the “county line” system on ballots. This unique system gives preferential treatment to primary candidates endorsed by political parties. The contentious county line system has emerged as a prominent issue in the Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Bob Menendez, who is facing a federal corruption indictment. The lawsuit, filed by Kim, seeks to block the use of the county line format on ballots … Read more