Frank Langfitt
Stories
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Politics
Election officials and experts from around the world study U.S. voting system
Election officials and experts from more than 60 countries across the globe came to study the U.S. voting system. Hear some interesting perspectives on what they saw.
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Politics
What happens if local officials won't certify elections? A Nevada case may be a model
More than two dozen local officials in swing states have refused to certify elections in recent years, including after the primary election in Nevada's Washoe County this summer.
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Law & Courts
Are election officials ready for local officials who refuse to certify elections?
More than two dozen local officials in swing states have refused to certify elections in recent years. A case in Nevada shows attorneys general have the will and tools to keep the process on track.
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Politics
An organization has novel way to get members to vote. But is it legal?
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, which helps members get affordable mortgages, says its 3.7 million members must vote or risk losing membership — and the financial benefits.
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Europe
Moldova chooses president, decides on EU path as Kremlin meddles in both votes
Moldova Chooses President and Decides on EU Path as Kremlin Meddles in Both Votes
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Asia
Is this Chinese celebrity dissident really a con man?
A journalistic source who received a lot of media attention is now accused of being a con man. It's a story about journalism integrity and the challenges of covering the Chinese Communist party.
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World
Investigating the story of a prominent Chinese dissident accused of being a con artist
An example of how journalism sometimes works: a team investigates one story, one narrative, and if they keep an open mind and dig into the facts, they discover the real story is entirely different.
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World
Is a high-profile critic of the Chinese Communist Party a con man?
A young political dissident in Europe made his name in the news media as a defiant critic of the Chinese Communist Party. His former housemate and alleged victim says he's a grifter.
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Arts & Life
These dictators are different. 'Autocracy, Inc.' explains how
The dictators of today aren't united by ideology, writes Anne Applebaum: They operate like companies, focused on preserving their wealth, repressing their people and maintaining power at all costs.
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World
What’s behind the elections results in France and the U.K.
Last week, Britain’s center-left Labour Party celebrated a big win over the long-ruling Conservative Party. Then, Sunday in France, voters rejected a surging far-right populist party.
