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A Statement from the Texas Democracy Foundation

On February 26, the board of directors of the Texas Democracy Foundation—the parent nonprofit of the Texas Observer—announced that Gabriel Arana is no longer Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Observer. Independently, the board announced that the Observer has been restructured to ensure its financial stability. As part of this process, two…

Texas Observer · Feb 26, 2024

Hunter Biden says democracy is at stake in his battle to stay sober

Joe Biden’s son says he faces ‘ultimate test for a recovering addict’ as failure could be used against father in 2024 election

The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2024

Poland's judiciary was a tool of its government. New leaders are trying to undo that

Poland's far-right Law and Justice party spent eight years stacking the courts with allies, destroying the judiciary's independence. The new government is finding it's tough to undo the damage.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2024

When Supreme Court upheld central role of ‘little man’ in participatory democracy

Supreme Court upholds purity of elections, emphasizing the importance of small contributions and free and fair electoral processes.

The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024

Is democracy dying in Africa? Senegal’s slide into chaos bodes ill in a year of key elections

With millions set to vote in 2024, the continent’s future is in the hands of a younger generation disillusioned by the apparent failure of their elected leaders and stagnant economies

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2024

The enormity of the Indian electorate and its State-wise variances | Data

India gears up for general elections with 97 crore eligible voters, showcasing its status as the world’s largest electoral democracy.

The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024

Political pressure is great. Bullying MPs like me at home is utterly wrong

The right to demonstrate is vital in a democracy. But protests outside my house put me at immense risk, writes Labour MP Jess Phillips

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2024

Israelis take little heed of global anger. But their contempt for Netanyahu is growing

The population is fast losing patience with a leadership that they see as fanatical and corrupt, and willing to sacrifice democracy and hostages

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2024

‘People want our government to do something’: Commons Gaza chaos was the day British democracy failed

Bemusement and anger swept the UK as MPs accused each other of bad faith and bias instead of calling for decisive action on the Israel-Hamas war

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2024

‘My ultimate and absolute revenge’: Trump gives chilling CPAC speech on presidential agenda

Unbound and unhinged, ex-president vilifies immigrants before devolving into bizarre riffs, including calling himself a ‘total genius’

The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2024