referendum
Pro-life group warns of 'Trojan horse' ballot measures to boost abortion across the country
Former President Donald Trump announced in April that he would not enact a federal abortion ban and intended to leave the matter to the states.
Bipartisan NYC pols push for referendum on 'sanctuary city' laws: 'misguided and dangerous'
NYC voters in November would have the power to repeal so-called "sanctuary city" laws severely limiting local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with the feds on immigration matters – if...
Nevada judge rules out abortion rights ballot push for 2024
Abortion is legal up to 24 weeks of pregnancy in Nevada due to a 1990 ballot referendum that codified the protections in state law and the state’s constitution.
NY Dems' latest bid to snub voters, flout the Constitution — and lock in power
anyone who truly cares about their government and sees voting as a sacred right shouldn’t mind traveling a few blocks to cast their vote at a polling place.
All-women Wellesley College to vote on admitting trans, nonbinary applicants
The private Massachusetts college, which boasts on its website about being a place for “women who will make a difference in the world," is holding the referendum after some students...
Russia confirmed to annex 4 parts of Ukraine after sham votes
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend a ceremony on Friday in the Kremlin where the four regions -- Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk and Luhanks -- will be officially folded into Russia.
Moscow-held regions of Ukraine in 'sham' vote to join Russia
Russia’s sham elections began in occupied Ukrainian territory Friday — long predicted “referendums” as to whether the pieces of sovereign Ukraine should be considered Moscow’s.
Russia to hold sham referenda in occupied Ukraine as Kyiv gains ground
The hawkish moves come after a Ukrainian counterattack took back the Kharkiv province, made inroads in Luhansk, and forced a Russian retreat in recent weeks.
Kherson puppet government says region is Russian as referendum rumors fly
The Russian-installed puppet government in the Ukrainian city of Kherson said Wednesday that it would be asking Russian President Vladimir Putin to annex the region.
Swiss to vote on ending COVID-19 restrictions
Swiss citizens will vote tomorrow on whether to eliminate some COVID-19 restrictions — including the nation's controversial "COVID certificate."
Don't fall for Dems' self-serving baloney about safeguarding elections: Vote 'No' on NY's Props. 1, 3 and 4
New Yorkers should see through the “progressives’” charade and resoundingly vote “No” on Propositions 1, 3 and 4, which would dramatically change how elections take place — all to the...
Mexico holds referendum on investigating corrupt ex-presidents
Mexicans on Sunday began to vote on whether to probe five of the country's former leaders in a referendum championed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador with critics calling it...
Referee turned ESPN voice sees more officiating trouble ahead
John Parry watched an exciting “Monday Night Football” game unfold for 2 ¹/₂ hours, then watched on in horror. “I am hoping that the video shows that there’s a hand...
Catalan separatists clash with police ahead of referendum anniversary
BARCELONA, Spain — Clashes between Catalan separatists and police in Barcelona left 14 people injured and led to six arrests Saturday as tensions boiled over days before the anniversary of...
New UK Brexit chief: We may not pay exit fee if no deal
LONDON — Britain's slow move away from the European Union took a new twist Sunday as the new Brexit chief suggested that Britain might not pay its $51 billion divorce...
Ireland set to repeal abortion ban after historic referendum
Abortion rights activists declared victory Saturday in Ireland as exit polls indicated voters in the largely Catholic nation overwhelmingly repealed a 1983 ban on abortion. Prime Minister Leo Varadkar praised...
Separatists to regain power in Catalonia after election surprise
BARCELONA — Separatists looked set on Friday to regain power in Catalonia after voters rejected Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s attempt to defuse the independence movement, instead reigniting the country’s...
Polarized elections in Spain could put Catalan separatists in power
BARCELONA, Spain — Voters in Catalonia faced a momentous choice in elections Thursday for their regional parliament: either support political parties that are determined to keep up the pressure to...
Fugitive Catalan leader urges to form independence coalition
Fugitive Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont urged his supporters Saturday to form a coalition and fight for independence from Spain in an upcoming regional election. “It’s the moment for all...
Exiled Catalan leader trying to avoid extradition in Belgium
BRUSSELS — Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont was a wanted man after Spain issued a European warrant for his arrest — and the main question Saturday was how long he...