How Jordan’s election revealed enduring weaknesses in its political system; Colombia just voted no on its plebiscite for peace. Here’s why and what it means.; Poll: Many Americans do not think Donald Trump was born into wealth; Evangelical voters will almost surely vote for Donald Trump. Here’s why.; Sanctuary cities do not experience an increase in crime; Krugman wonders how the race could be close. Political science wonders how it could be otherwise.; How can Colombia stop former FARC rebels from turning to crime?; Putin just won a supermajority in the Duma. That matters.; Here’s the century-long history behind Colombia’s peace agreement with the FARC; Sunday, Colombians vote on the historic peace accord with the FARC. Here’s what you need to know.;
 
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How Jordan’s election revealed enduring weaknesses in its political system
With four different types of electoral systems since 1989, Jordan's political systems are left in flux.
 
Colombia just voted no on its plebiscite for peace. Here’s why and what it means.
The next few weeks, months, and maybe even years, will be a hard test for Colombia’s commitment to peace.
 
Poll: Many Americans do not think Donald Trump was born into wealth
Many think Fred Trump wasn't wealthy at that point in time.
 
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Evangelical voters will almost surely vote for Donald Trump. Here’s why.
He has promised to defend their opposition to abortion and LGBT rights — and they care more about those issues than about his personal behavior.
 
Sanctuary cities do not experience an increase in crime
New research suggests that critics' fears are unfounded.
 
Krugman wonders how the race could be close. Political science wonders how it could be otherwise.
More and more, Americans vote party rather than person.
 
How can Colombia stop former FARC rebels from turning to crime?
The key lies with rebel leaders.
 
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Putin just won a supermajority in the Duma. That matters.
Pro-Putin United Russia will take 344 out of 450 Duma seats, significantly improving on its showing in the 2011 elections, when it won 238 seats, and also its 2007 showing, when it won 315 seats.
 
Here’s the century-long history behind Colombia’s peace agreement with the FARC
The 2016 peace accord looks to expand political participation to these rural areas.
 
Sunday, Colombians vote on the historic peace accord with the FARC. Here’s what you need to know.
Right now, the accord seems likely to pass.
 
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