German ‘Reichsbuerger’ coup plotters go on trial: Is democracy at stake? The ‘Reichsbuerger’ movement was planning to overthrow the German government. Is the threat of a coup real? Al Jazeera · May 21, 2024
Fast-track laws, parliamentary urgency, Treaty tension, media retreat: warning signs for NZ’s ‘brittle’ democracy There have been so many submissions on the government’s proposed Fast-track Approvals Bill – 27,000 written, with 2,900 wanting to appear before the select committee in person – that a ballot system has been introduced to manage the process. The Conversation · May 19, 2024
Congressman Advocates For Democratic Movement In Iran Congressman Pat Fallon discusses lack of democracy in Iran and calls for US support for democratic movements. Top News · May 19, 2024
At Morehouse, Biden says dissent should be heard because democracy is 'still the way' Facing potential headwinds with both young voters and Black voters, President Biden's Morehouse College commencement address focused on his view of the importance - and future of - democracy. WEKU · May 19, 2024
Biden's Commencement Speech At Morehouse College Highlights Democracy And Middle East Peace Efforts Biden also criticized Donald Trump's rhetoric on immigrants and acknowledged that the class of 2024 began college amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. International Business Times · May 19, 2024
Slash confirms Guns N' Roses are planning to make a new album Guns N' Roses are "trying" to make the follow-up to 2008's Chinese Democracy Metal Hammer · May 19, 2024
President Biden Commits To Addressing Systemic Racism And Inequality President Biden's speech at Morehouse College focuses on democracy, equality, and support for the Black community, emphasizing investment in HBCUs and addr... Top News · May 19, 2024
Grant Shapps: 'Bluffer' Putin's Ukraine invasion means West faces 'existential battle' for democracy Mr Shapps reiterated that Volodymyr Zelensky must be supported in the war against Russia Evening Standard · May 19, 2024
Venezuela Opposition Candidate Pledges Political Freedom Guarantee Venezuela's opposition candidate pledges political freedom and democracy restoration in the upcoming election, resonating with voters seeking change and de... Top News · May 18, 2024
'Absurd': Why branding Yessers as 'extremists' threatens Scotland's democracy THE Yes movement is well used to dealing with slander. The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2024
Putin And Xi's Beijing Meeting Aims To Undermine Democracy Former NATO Secretary General Rasmussen raises concerns over China-Russia alliance undermining democracy and advocates for a united response. Top News · May 18, 2024
Alito flaunts his contempt for Americans The Supreme Court justice views his fellow Americans with contempt, and not as citizens he's serving Salon · May 18, 2024
Corporate America is mobilizing to support democracy in 2024 and beyond. Here’s how Companies can help Americans develop civic competence by offering access to civic education, fostering productive dialogue, and promoting volunteerism. Fortune · May 17, 2024
Attempted assassination of Slovak prime minister follows country’s slide into political polarization The assassination attempt against Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been widely condemned by world leaders as an attack on democracy. The Conversation · May 17, 2024
Top News · May 17, 2024 Supreme Court Justice Alito's Flag Controversy Raises Concerns Governor Walz expresses concern over an upside-down flag incident at Justice Alito's home, highlighting the importance of upholding democracy and election ...
The Conversation · May 17, 2024 College sports fandom shows how a shared goal can bring people together After Colorado State University beat Virginia in the first round of March Madness, the campus erupted in celebration. A few days later, when the team lost to Texas, Rams groaned in shared disappointment. Between and around these moments of shared joy and agony, CSU – like other universities experiencing the…
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024 Robert Fico’s allies warn of political war – they will use it to justify the dismantling of our democracy In Slovakia, we know what ‘restoring order’ means. After the PM’s shooting, it will be an excuse to suppress any opposition, says writer Monika Kompaníková
International Business Times · May 17, 2024 Taiwan President Takes Office Under Close Scrutiny Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te, a staunch defender of the island's democracy, will be sworn into office Monday as Beijing ratchets up military and diplomatic pressure on Taipei.
The Hindu · May 16, 2024 The challenge of reporting propaganda A mischievous and selective presentation of facts can sometimes be more dangerous for democracy than pure lies
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024 The Guardian view on the shooting of Slovakian PM Robert Fico: an attack on democracy Editorial: The assassination attempt has shocked the country, but reflects deep divisions there and across Europe
PC Gamer · May 16, 2024 Helldivers 2 community rallies behind wholesome hero after a remorseful villain kicks them, giving rise to Super Earth's new battlecry: 'im frend' For prosperity. For liberty. For democracy. For frend.
Top News · May 15, 2024 Foreign Actors Increasing Efforts To Influence US Elections US spy chief warns of increasing foreign interference in American elections, highlighting the need for heightened security measures to safeguard democracy.
The Conversation · May 15, 2024 Belief in democracy is on the decline in Africa. Traditional institutions can help restore its importance Democracy in Africa has not had a good year. Military juntas from Mali to Niger appear to have cemented their grip on power. Sudan’s democratic dreams were dashed when the country’s two most powerful strongmen opted for war. And there’s now evidence that ordinary Africans may be losing faith in…
Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024 Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been in jail since her arrest in January under Thailand’s strict royal defamation laws.
Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2024 Let's be perfectly clear, transparency's a tool of democracy New level of spin: The bureaucratic tactics making the fight for information tougher