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Hong Kong department store removes artwork with hidden ‘political content’

Patrick Amadon, whose work flashed up names from pro-democracy protests, says it had to be taken down ‘to be a completed piece’

The Guardian - AU

‘Democracy at stake’: French protesters vent fury at Macron over pension push

French protesters downed their tools and marched once again in Paris and other cities on Thursday, galvanised by President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to ram his deeply unpopular pension reform through parliament without a vote, in what critics have branded a “denial of democracy”.

France 24

Euro 2024 will put football back in the spotlight and boost a continent’s self-belief

Europe will need to reflect on how fortunate it is to host a tournament in a democracy and create a spirit of optimism

The Guardian - UK

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Israel passes new law protecting Netanyahu ahead of UK visit

Rishi Sunak urged to raise democracy and Palestinian rights in meeting with Israel’s PM

The Independent UK

Podcast: testing French democracy, surviving eco-anxiety, naming children

Is the French government denying people their democratic rights by passing its controversial pension reform without a vote in parliament? No, says a constitutional expert, but it has led to a political crisis. Fighting eco-anxiety by searching out France's eco-optimists. And a Napoleonic law that limited how you could name…

Radio France Internationale

More arrests, Rahul Gandhi coverage: Why press freedom continues to take a beating in India

In the last fortnight, Indian democracy and press freedom have taken a beating. But there have also been words spoken that are like a balm to an ever-deepening wound. They may not be able to stop this wound from festering, or to heal it, but they are worth noting and…

Newslaundry

Democracy sausage: where to get baked goods and a snag on election day

Grab that spare change on your way out the door to vote in Saturday's state election and support the local schools and charities setup with tasty treats at many Hunter polling booths.

Newcastle Herald

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120 leaders invited to Biden's 2nd Summit for Democracy

The Biden administration has extended invitations to 120 global leaders for next week’s Summit for Democracy, including to representatives from eight countries that weren’t invited to the White House’s inaugural summit in 2021

The Independent UK

Speeches, stellar journalism, and selfies with Anurag Thakur: It’s the Ramnath Goenka awards

“The press must remain free if the country has to remain a democracy,” said Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, speaking at the 16th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards held in Delhi today.

Newslaundry

Five years after his death, Philip Roth's concern for US democracy lives on

Newark (United States) (AFP) - Five years after his death, Philip Roth's concern for the state of American democracy lives on, evidenced during a sprawling celebration and debate of the writer's legacy on what would have been his 90th birthday.

AFP

Trump v DeSantis: how the two Republican presidential heavy-hitters compare

In an episode of HBO’s Real Time in March 2023, comedian Bill Maher hit the nail on the head when describing the current debate over Donald Trump v Ron DeSantis for the Republican presidential nomination.

The Conversation

Trump's justice, America's reckoning

What do we do if Donald Trump is not held accountable and vanquished?

Salon

Western democracy is weaker in this new cold war than it was in the first one

For democrats, a stubborn economic malaise is more existentially threatening than any example set in Moscow or Beijing, says Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Greek parties bleed votes between a train disaster and election

Dozens were killed when a passenger train collided with a freight train in Greece’s worst-ever train accident.

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Salon

Democracy scholar alarmed by Trump post

Expert says Trump's demand is "intended actually to undermine respect for democratic institutions"

The Independent UK

Campaigners raise fears bouncers could be placed at some polling stations

Voters will be required to have photographic IDs such as passports or driving licences when they cast ballots at May’s local elections.

Los Angeles Times

Longtime Israel backers in US turn outraged critics — but Biden administration remains distant

WASHINGTON — With massive street protests, a mutiny by elite military reserve officers and outrage from diplomats, academics and former officials, Israel seems steeped in epic crisis.

Dynamite News

BJP is just a tenant, not owner of democracy: Congress

The Congress on Tuesday said the ruling BJP is just a tenant and not the owner of democracy. Congress asserted that holding the government to account does not amount to criticising the nation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The New Daily

‘Anger, hatred and lies’: Murdoch’s successful persuasion

Murdoch’s News Corp long ago abandoned its commitment to truth, incoming co-chairs of Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission write.

Crikey

Turnbull and Burrow succeed Rudd in News Corp royal commission campaign

The appointments signal a growing bipartisan support for a full-fledged inquiry into media concentration in Australia.

The Conversation

Trump's unprecedented call for protests is the latest sign of his aim to degrade America's institutions

In a social media post on March 18, 2023, former President Donald Trump announced that he would be arrested on March 21 on charges stemming from an investigation led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Bragg’s office is probing hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, which were…

Daily Mirror

Chris Bryant: 'Boris Johnson’s lies could damage our whole democracy - unless put right'

If Johnson fails to persuade the Committee of his honesty, he could face suspension from the House and a by-election which many predict he would lose, writes MP Chris Bryant

Chicago Sun-Times

Our democracy is broken. Here’s how we can fix It

Our defects aren’t sources of shame — they are opportunities to improve.

The Conversation

Kenya's police are violent, unaccountable and make most citizens feel less safe – should they be abolished?

A world without the police is inconceivable to many people. The police are viewed as part of modern society’s foundation, ensuring democracy and keeping people safe.

Los Angeles Times

Unions and environmentalists push for California referendum reform

California's influential labor unions, government watchdogs and environmental advocates repeatedly accuse corporations of lying to voters in campaigns to reverse state laws and thwart the progressive Democratic agenda at the state Capitol.

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