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Digger tries to mock powerful older men – but can’t escape 64-year-old millionaire Tom Cruise

Civilisations are often remembered not for their politics or their leaders, but for the figures they worshipped. Ancient Greece is as known for Achilles and Odysseus as for its achievements in democracy and philosophy. Medieval England is remembered less for the Plantagenets than for the legends of King Arthur and…

The Conversation · 23h ago

Trump administration diverts human rights funds to push far-right agenda abroad

Support such as for white Afrikaners and anti-communism reveals how US is redefining what qualifies as human rights

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

INDIA bloc announces 'Save Democracy' marches from Oct 2; Rahul Gandhi says 'democracy is bigger than any individual'

Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc will march to the Election Commission on October 6 to raise concerns. They aim to discuss the revision of electoral rolls amid accusations of government misrepresentation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized the need for transparency in the electoral process during their meeting. All participants…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Switzerland’s love of referendums helps us keep the far right at bay

Brexit gave direct democracy a bad name. But the Swiss approach could be what Europe needs now, says Guardian Europe contributor Joseph de Weck

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

Facing up to the threat that Reform poses to our democracy

Letters: Readers respond to an article by John Harris in which he urges Labour to offer hope and change

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

Democracy blindsides Silicon Valley’s power players looking to transform the world with AI

‘The push against datacenters speaks to the frustration of people who don’t feel they are making the choices in their lives’

The Guardian - US · Sep 27

‘Russian sleeper cell’: Can Germany’s far-right AfD be barred from sensitive intel?

The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to the Kremlin, fuelling debate as to whether and how it can be barred from classified intelligence.

France 24 · Sep 27

Barack Obama Pitches an All-Female U.S. Government, Stating Things 'Would Be Better' Under Women

Barack Obama said governments led by women could produce better outcomes, while discussing US political divisions, democracy and the importance of bringing younger people into politics.

International Business Times UK · Sep 26

"Vote theft is theft of democracy": Congress' Rakesh Sinha backs SC plea seeking SIT probe against CEC amid SIR row

Congress leader Rakesh Sinha has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This plea raises serious concerns over alleged irregularities in the electoral process and claims crores of voters were deprived of their rights. The opposition has intensified its criticism of the Election Commission…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

'EC lost its credibility': Pinarayi Vijayan says CEC turning 'personal views into decisions', warns protests will intensify

"The Election Commission has lost its credibility. The Commission is being questioned in a manner never seen before. The information that has come out is not befitting a democracy. The Chief Election Commissioner is turning his personal views into decisions and adopting one-sided positions. Protests against this will intensify," Vijayan…

The Economic Times · Sep 26