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Thailand’s Progressive Move Forward Party Ordered to Halt Campaign for Reforms on Royal Defamation Laws

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Bangkok, Thailand – The progressive Move Forward Party in Thailand, which emerged as the winner in the last election, has been ordered by the country’s top court to halt its campaign to reform royal defamation laws. The party’s victory in the May 2020 general election disrupted the political order, but its advocacy for military, business monopoly, and lese-majeste law reforms unsettled the conservative elite. As a result, former party leader Pita Limjaroenrat was prevented from becoming prime minister, and the Move Forward Party was excluded from the governing coalition. On Wednesday, Thailand’s Constitutional Court deemed … Read more

Bernard Jolles: From Communist Party Connections to Prominent Portland Attorney – A Life of Turbulence and Triumph

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Bernard Jolles, a prominent Portland attorney known for his long law career and early affiliation with the Communist Party, passed away at the age of 95. Jolles’ life journey, which began in Brooklyn in 1928, was marked by political activism and perseverance. Born to Polish immigrant parents, Jolles grew up in a Jewish neighborhood but did not adhere to religious practices. His father, though never a member of the Communist Party, sympathized with the Soviets’ policy and fought against oppression. This upbringing shaped Jolles’ political views from a young age. Despite academic … Read more

Overwhelming Majority of Japanese Citizens Demand Stricter Political Funds Control as Ruling Party Faces Fundraising Scandal

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Tokyo, Japan – A recent survey conducted by Kyodo News reveals that a vast majority of respondents, 86.6 percent to be precise, support the implementation of stricter laws regarding political funds control in Japan. This comes in the midst of a fundraising scandal that has embroiled the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Furthermore, the survey shows that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s handling of a recent magnitude-7.6 earthquake on the Noto Peninsula did not fare well with the public, as 61.6 percent expressed dissatisfaction. The survey, carried out via telephone and initiated on Saturday, also … Read more

Legal Battle: Texas Supreme Court Urged to Decide Fate of Challenger in Democratic Party Primary

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HOUSTON, Texas – A unique legal issue has arisen in the race for Place 9 justice at the First District Court of Appeals in Texas. The incumbent justice has appealed to the Texas Supreme Court, seeking a resolution on whether a challenger can continue to be included on the Democratic Party primary ballot. This issue stems from the enactment of H.B. 2384 by the Texas Legislature in 2023. The bill aimed to establish a set of criteria that would publicly display the professional qualifications of individuals seeking elected office as district court judges or appellate … Read more