Political and Legal Law 
Italy’s center-right party to present project for new electoral law – Xinhua News Agency
ROME, July 28 (Xinhua) — Italy’s center-right People of Freedom Party (PdL) will present its project for a new electoral law on Tuesday, party secretary Angelino Alfano said on Saturday. The PdL, one of the main political forces supporting Prime … Continue reading
Big gift raises Bezos’ political profile – Seattle Times
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ $2.5 million pledge to defend Washington’s gay-marriage law marks by far his biggest entry into politics and thrusts him into the national debate over the rights of same-sex couples. The donation, which Bezos made with his … Continue reading
Bezos, wife pledge $2.5M to defend gay-marriage law – Seattle Times
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ $2.5 million pledge to defend Washington’s gay-marriage law marks by far his biggest entry into politics and thrusts him into the national debate over the rights of same-sex couples. The donation, which Bezos made with his … Continue reading
Northwest Miami-Dade elected officials met to talk politics — privately – Miami Herald
Now, some question whether the meeting broke Florida law, which requires that public business be discussed “in the sunshine” — in advertised, public meetings. But Hernandez said the meeting was about politics only, not city policy.
How to Break NRA’s Grip on Politics: Michael R. Bloomberg – Bloomberg
Federal law prohibits all felons — and those with a history of … Some Americans view smarter, tougher gun measures as a hopeless crusade. But political environments change, especially when strong leaders build coalitions and carve new paths …
Money corrupts politics more than you realize – MSN Money
According to Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig … the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that permits unlimited contributions to independent political committees. The lawmakers voted for the Disclose Act, which would have required groups making more than …
Bo’s wife, aide face possible death penalty in China murder trial where politics prevail – Calgary Herald
Ahead of a political transition expected in the fall, bringing Gu’s case to a swift legal resolution will help remove a distraction. If found guilty of intentional homicide, which appears likely, Gu and Zhang face punishment ranging from more …
Bo’s wife, aide face possible death penalty in China murder trial where politics prevail – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Ahead of a political transition expected in the fall, bringing Gu’s case to a swift legal resolution will help remove a distraction. If found guilty of intentional homicide, which appears likely, Gu and Zhang face punishment ranging from more …
Continued: Bo’s wife, aide face possible death penalty in China murder trial where politics prevail – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Ahead of a political transition expected in the fall, bringing Gu’s case to a swift legal resolution will help remove a distraction. If found guilty of intentional homicide, which appears likely, Gu and Zhang face punishment ranging from more …
Cabinet to tackle thorny electoral law – Lebanon Daily Star
BEIRUT: The Cabinet is scheduled to meet in an extraordinary session Monday to resume discussion of a draft election law, sources at Baabda Palace said Friday, amid a deepening split between political parties over a new law that can best … Continue reading
