After abortion rights supporters swept six ballot measures last year, Republican legislatures seek to make it harder to get on the ballot, and harder to win if there is a vote.
Tag: Referendums
-
Voters in Paris Turn Their Backs on Electric Rental Scooters
A referendum emphasized how many residents had come to regard the scooters as dangerous nuisances with little environmental benefit. The decision may set a precedent for other cities.
-
Green Savior or Deadly Menace? Paris Votes on E-Scooter Ban
For five years, the French capital has permitted the renting of electric scooters, which have proven both popular and perilous. On Sunday, voters will decide whether to end the experiment.
-
If Scotland’s Admired Leader Could Not Deliver Independence, Can Anyone?
The separatist movement needs a new chief after the surprise resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s popular leader, but none of the contenders has anything like her stature.
-
Who Is Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Longest-Serving First Minister?
Nicola Sturgeon, a powerful voice for Scottish independence, rose through her party’s ranks to become the most prominent figure in Scottish politics.