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Trump’s projection spins ‘insurrectionist’ accusations back at Biden

Trump spins antidemocratic accusations towards his rival as he faces legal peril over January 6

The Independent UK

Supreme Court urged to expedite Trump trial, democracy at stake

Special Counsel Jack Smith argues in a Supreme Court filing that the fate of American democracy hangs in the balance as they consider whether ex-presidents...

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Colbert on Trump: ‘If you try to destroy our democracy, you can’t come back and try again’

Late-night hosts respond to the Colorado supreme court’s decision to remove Trump from the ballot, citing the 14th amendment’s insurrection clause

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Is barring Trump from office undemocratic? Let’s assess point by point

Some liberals and leftwingers have joined conservatives in skepticism about the Colorado court decision. But the ruling is carefully considered

The Guardian - US

AI could improve your life by removing bottlenecks between what you want and what you get

Artificial intelligence is poised to upend much of society, removing human limitations inherent in many systems. One such limitation is information and logistical bottlenecks in decision-making.

The Conversation

Opposition protests mass suspension of MPs, Kharge asks govt to 'behave democratically'

Opposition MPs protest suspension, march from Parliament to Vijay Chowk, demanding PM Modi speak on security breach issue.

The Hindu

Record breaking suspension of 143 MPs: Which States and parties affected most | Data

The ongoing winter session of Parliament witnessed a historic suspension of 143 Members of Parliament (MPs), with 97 from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha. The suspension, triggered by the Opposition’s demand for a statement on a security breach, drew criticism from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who…

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'I'm A Mandalay Girl': Teenage Soldier Fights On Myanmar's Front Lines

An 18-year-old recruit in one of Myanmar's pro-democracy fighting units prepares to launch a drone strike on junta troops, driven by anger and her mother's call for revolution.

International Business Times

In federal challenge to Mississippi law, arguments focus on racial discrimination and public safety

A federal judge will consider arguments over racial discrimination, public safety and local democracy as he decides whether to block appointments to a state-run court set to be created on Jan. 1 in part of Mississippi’s majority-Black capital city

The Independent UK

US, Venezuela Swap Prisoners As Tensions Ease

The United States and Venezuela reached a deal Wednesday to swap 10 American prisoners for an ally of President Nicolas Maduro, as Washington eases pressure on the leftist Caracas government while it pushes for progress on democracy.

International Business Times

A security breach that must lead to sweeping changes

To protect the hallowed portals of India’s democracy, it is imperative that the security infrastructure around Parliament is constantly monitored and upgraded with resolve

The Hindu

People love to vote in a new democracy – and then they rapidly lose interest

Poland’s recent election has been hailed as a great triumph of democracy in a global environment of democratic backsliding. It brought to power a coalition of pro-democratic forces led by Donald Tusk, the former president of the European Council.

The Conversation

Colorado Congressman Jason Crow warns of existential threat to democracy

Join us for a lively and informative interview with Congressman Jason Crow, as he discusses the recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling and the ongoing threat...

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Vishwanath flays suspension of MPs

A.H. Vishwanath flays suspension of 141 MPs, calls it an affront on democracy & Parliament.

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LS security breach: Modi govt. has ‘strangulated’ democracy and shown ‘disdain’ for Parliament, Sonia Gandhi tells Congress MPs

The Narendra Modi government has “strangulated” democracy and the Prime Minister had shown his “disdain” for Parliament, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi said, referring to the face-off between the Opposition and the government over the December 13 security breach in the Lok Sabha.

Reason

Removing Trump From the Colorado Ballot Won't Make Things Better

You're not going to save democracy by kicking people out of elections.

The Conversation

Is Joko Widodo paving the way for a political dynasty in Indonesia?

The Conversation

Biden's burden: four percentage points, a struggling economy and a fragile democracy

In the United States, one of the men vying for the presidency faces 91 criminal charges in four concurrent criminal cases. He uses openly fascist language, and has mused about “terminating” the Constitution. Just last week, he said that should he win the election, he would be a “dictator” for…

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The Guardian - UK

Indian government accused of attack on democracy as 141 MPs suspended

Opposition politicians excluded from rest of winter session for protesting against parliament security breach

Al Jazeera

Why were 141 India opposition MPs suspended from parliament?

More than 100 MPs have been suspended from parliament in move the the opposition calls ‘a complete purge’.

The Guardian - US

Arizona Democrats’ No 1 message: ‘Republicans want to destroy our democracy’

State party chair Yolanda Bejarano says Biden’s agenda of job creation and lowering family’s costs is a winner and recent polling does not capture where voters will be come election day

WEKU

Sandra Day O'Connor's legacy extends far beyond the Supreme Court, her son says

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, whose funeral is Tuesday, is being remembered as a Supreme Court trailblazer. After retiring from the bench in 2006, she worked to expand civics education in schools.

Newslaundry

‘Grim record’, ‘backsliding of democracy’: Newspapers on mass suspension of Opposition MPs

A record 78 opposition members of Parliament – 33 from Lok Sabha and 45 from Rajya Sabha – were suspended yesterday for protesting against the Parliament security breach on December 13.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | INDIA partners call fresh suspensions an ‘attack on democracy’; Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 19, 2023

The Independent UK

Manchin says he won’t be a 2024 spoiler as he frets Trump could destroy American democracy

Centre-right Democrat has teased a third-party ‘No Labels’ run in 2024

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