The decision left Scottish politicians angered by what they saw as London’s thwarting the will of their Parliament, possibly handing independence backers a potent weapon.
Tag: Referendums
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The Best Way to Protect Abortion Access Is to Put It on the Ballot
States can enshrine a constitutional right that the Supreme Court eliminated.
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Here Are the New State Laws That Will Take Effect in 2023
State laws take effect for bouncers in Tennessee, walkers in California, and governors in North Carolina. Here’s a roundup of several key changes across the nation.
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Putin Wants Fealty, and He’s Found It in Africa
The Russian president has unleashed a new disorder on the world with his war in Ukraine, and the Central African Republic may be its ultimate expression.
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House Passes Bill That Could Pave the Way for Puerto Rican Statehood
The legislation has little chance of becoming law in the short term, but its passage in a bipartisan vote reflects a perception by the House that Puerto Rico’s status as a colonial territory is untenable.