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'Mantri Pradhan's continuation in office blot on democracy: Congress after UGC candidates flag issues with papers

The Congress has slammed the government over alleged errors in UGC-NET Sociology and English question papers, calling for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Concerns were raised about spelling and translation mistakes in Sociology and questions being lifted directly from past papers in English. The opposition highlighted the National Testing Agency's…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

America at 250: five times the US constitution has come under threat

The story of the US is, in many ways, remarkable. It achieved independence against the odds, its constitution has lasted more than two centuries and its democracy has weathered war, economic depression, social upheaval and political change. But reflection on American history rarely settles into simple celebration.

The Conversation · Jul 1

Nancy Pelosi Is the Wrong Namesake for Berkeley's 'Institute for Representative Democracy'

If you want to devote an institute to "strengthening America's democratic institutions," you shouldn't name it for someone who degraded the public's trust in those institutions.

Reason · Jul 1

Trump Celebrates Landmark Victory as GOP Senate Campaign Finance Lawsuit Destroys Election Spending Caps

The US Supreme Court's ruling on election funding removes restrictions, enhancing Republican financial power and sparking debate over wealth's influence in democracy.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Thomas Massie, Bernie Sanders and Others Slams Supreme Court Campaign Finance Ruling, Warning 'Billionaires Buying Elections is Not Democracy'

A new Supreme Court campaign finance ruling has sparked criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum, with opponents warning it could increase party control, expand billionaire influence and weaken voter representation in U.S. elections.

Benzinga · Jul 1

Prosecutors conduct Europe-wide raids over alleged misuse of funds by defunct far-right EU group

Raids were underway in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium as part of a probe into the alleged misuse of European parliament funds by the former far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group.

Euronews · Jun 30

The power of persistence

In 2020, Napin Mandhachitara was at the Pathumwan intersection to observe and photograph the pro-democracy rally against former prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government. After the police dispersed the protest using chemical-laced water cannons and physical force, the young protesters decided to leave.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30

France's National Rally targeted as part of Europe-wide raids over alleged far-right embezzlement

France's National Rally was on Tuesday targeted as part of Europe-wide raids following suspicions of the misappropriation of European funds by the now-defunct Identity and Democracy (ID) group of MEPs, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said, onfirming a report in French daily Le Monde.

France 24 · Jun 30

'The American Dream Is Dead': American Pride Plummets to Historic Low Days Before Country's 250th Anniversary

Days before the United States marks its 250th anniversary, new AP‑NORC and Gallup polls show American pride and faith in democracy sliding to historic lows, with sharp splits between Republicans, Democrats and independents.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Andy Burnham's chief of staff in transparency row over Douglas Alexander meeting

Andy Burnham's incoming chief of staff has been linked to a lobbying row over a meeting with Douglas Alexander when he was Trade Minister

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30