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Hong Kong convicts two Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion

Two pro-democracy activists who organised annual vigils to mark Beijing's 1989 deadly Tiananmen crackdown were on Friday convicted of inciting subversion by a Hong Kong court. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were leaders of the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance and their case was viewed as a bellwether for freedom of…

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Why working-class people account for around 1% of lawmakers in the US – and only 2% in the average democracy around the world

Both major U.S. political parties regularly tout their commitment to working-class Americans and claim to be the party of the working class. However, neither the Democrats nor the Republicans nominate many candidates who spent substantial time in working-class jobs.

The Conversation

National debt crosses $40 trillion and think tank warns: 'The level of fiscal mismanagement is tragic'

"To anyone who cares about America, about democracy and our future, in my view, this is already a crisis," Michael Peterson told Fortune.

Fortune

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Question Time has been televised for 35 years. We tracked how it has changed, and what it means for Australian democracy

For around an hour each parliamentary sitting day, the prime minister and other ministers face a flurry of questions from the opposition and other members of parliament.

The Conversation

The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore review – an ominous warning of tech takeover

A historian charts the emergence of a democracy-crushing dystopia that is – in some ways – already with us

The Guardian - UK

'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

Contentious gambling reforms are finally within sight of the winning post for the government as its brushes off criticism from the cross bench and advocates.

AAP

The Guardian view on global inequality: extreme wealth threatens democracy

Editorial: New York mayor Zohran Mamdani shows Britain’s Andy Burnham that confronting billionaires need not mean the end of cooperation with Donald Trump

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Taiwan's leader says government to propose record defence spending for 2027

TAIPEI - Taiwan's government will propose record defence spending for 2027, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, as the island democracy faces growing military pressure from China.

Bangkok Post

Anthropic’s fight with the Pentagon shows how AI could threaten a crucial safeguard of democracy

In February, the United States Department of Defense threatened to designate the AI firm Anthropic a “supply-chain risk” after a dispute over the military’s use of the company’s Claude models.

The Conversation

PoJK situation shows leaders took right decision 80 years ago: Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed distress over conditions across the Line of Control. He stated that past decisions regarding the region were correct and justified. Abdullah believes people in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir are considered their own. Seats remain reserved for them in the Jammu and Kashmir…

The Economic Times

‘He had magnetism’: Lula returns to site of political origins to launch fourth-term campaign

Brazil’s president was union chief who led metalworkers’ strikes of 1979-80 that paved the way for return of democracy

The Guardian - UK

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu says AI and liberal democracy share the same crisis: 'there is a tendency to escalate everything'

"It's become sort of radical to hold two apparently conflicting ideas in your head at the same time," the MIT economist told Fortune.

Fortune

India's constitutional values, democracy faced 'serious challenges' over past decade, says Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge conveyed Independence Day greetings to all citizens. He noted serious challenges to India's constitutional values and democratic institutions. Kharge emphasized that freedom means equality, dignity, and justice for everyone. He called for opportunities for youth and justice for farmers and women. Economically weaker sections must receive…

The Economic Times

'Never seen such conduct from LoP': Rajnath Singh condemns Rahul Gandhi's remarks on PM Modi, foreign policy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks. Singh called Gandhi's comments on Prime Minister Modi extremely low-level. He stated such conduct was a serious concern for India's democracy. Gandhi had questioned the government's stance on Chinese incursions and foreign policy. The Defence Minister also questioned the Congress party's…

The Economic Times

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Salon

The Flock uprising is just the beginning

People are sick of tech billionaires trying to control our lives

The Guardian - UK

Turn Your F*cking Phones Off review – a tremendous takedown of big tech

Hannah Maxwell quits doomscrolling and turns her attention to tech bros’ targeted assault on democracy and our smartphone-addicted complicity

The Economic Times

Constitutional democracy can't survive if practices like witch-hunting continue to elude rule of law: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has affirmed the life sentence of a man found guilty of witch-hunting, an act linked to a horrific attack on a woman in Odisha back in 1998. The justices emphasized that such demeaning practices threaten the fabric of constitutional democracy. Witch-hunting continues to thrive as outdated beliefs…

The Economic Times

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of changing goalposts, says Monsoon Session fell victim to 'one leader's ego'

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of disrupting Parliament sessions. They alleged his ego and indiscipline caused significant taxpayer money wastage. The opposition repeatedly changed demands, preventing discussions on key issues. Parliament's Monsoon Session concluded amidst opposition protests and government accusations. The BJP stated democracy cannot function under such arrogance and…

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Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open

The year was 2010 and Google was about to exit due to concerns over censorship and cyberattacks. That decision was lauded by democracy activists, but not Bill Gates and Microsoft's then-CEO Steve Ballmer, who suggested Google was overreacting. In the past five years, however, at least 15 Microsoft branch offices…

The Times of India

Cambridge university hired academic who supported terror group

TOI correspondent from London: Cambridge University hired an academic who once supported proscribed Islamist terror group Hizb ut-Tahrir, described Western education as a “threat” to Muslims and condemned democracy.

The Economic Times

Congress running away from discussion on student protests, afraid of facing Amit Shah: Nabin

BJP President Nitin Nabin accused opposition parties of avoiding parliamentary discussions on student protests. He stated they fear Home Minister Amit Shah's factual arguments which leave them speechless. The opposition's attitude throughout the session exposed their anarchic and anti-democratic thinking. They initially demanded youth issue discussions but later backed out…

The Guardian - UK

‘Today’s Brazilians have no idea what it feels like to lose democracy’: Joyce Moreno on her battles to become a Latin musical great

After her defiant femininity outraged many in Brazil, she lived through a military dictatorship and was boycotted for years. But after more than 30 albums, she explains how she kept going

The Guardian - UK

Steal This Story, Please! review – Amy Goodman, stalwart of the American left, shows her teeth

This comprehensive documentary about the Democracy Now! radio show host and seasoned investigative reporter takes in a massacre in East Timor, the actions of oil giants and a flustered Bill Clinton as it reflects her vital work

AAP

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth advisers have outlined youth-focused approaches to counter extremism, as an inquiry heard programs can succeed without strictly changing beliefs.

The National (Scotland)

Gordon Brown told he should be 'ashamed' by heckler after event dodges Gaza

A HECKLER condemned that the genocide in Gaza was “not mentioned” at an event with Gordon Brown which discussed democracy and resistance.

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