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An impeachment-and-shutdown show will fuel the crisis in US democracy

The Biden impeachment inquiry and looming government shutdown show events once rare now deployed with increasing abandon

The Guardian - US

"Meet the Press" deserves the backlash

"Meet the Press" and NBC News are collaborators in normalizing Donald Trump's fascist demagoguery

Salon

Racism and democracy: why claims of ‘division by race’ in the NZ election and Voice referendum need challenging

It’s a coincidence that New Zealand elects a new parliament on October 14, the same day Australians decide whether (at the request of Indigenous people) they will entrench in the constitution an Aboriginal and Torres Islander Voice to Parliament. But there is one striking parallel between the two campaigns.

The Conversation

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JD(S) Rajasthan unit opposes party’s move to join hands with BJP

JD(S) Rajasthan unit opposes alliance with BJP; pledges to follow path of socialism & secularism. State president Arjun Detha says coming to power should not be sole objective & party will continue to work for strengthening democracy & oppose BJP's anti-people policies.

The Hindu

What history can tell us about the success (or failure) of referendums in Australia

The Australian nation came into being following a series of referendums in the 1890s, and they have been a regular feature of Australian democracy ever since. In every decade of the 20th century, there was at least one referendum. However, the 2023 referendum on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…

The Conversation

Centre urged not to implement simultaneous polls, common code

Activists of CPI-ML Red Star urge Union gov't to halt One Nation One Election & Common Civil Code, citing potential harm to democracy. BJP, facing election defeats, plans simultaneous elections in 5 States. Decisions like Common Civil Code threaten India's diverse, democratic system; Union govt must protect people's interests by…

The Hindu

"On Disinformation," the media's failed

Author Lee McIntyre on why the media continues to use the word "misinformation" when they mean "disinformation"

Salon

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Global corporate power is 'out of control', but reports of democracy’s death are greatly exaggerated

The past 40 years have seen massive expansion of the dominance of large corporations in the global economy. A wave of neoliberal reforms spread internationally from the 1980s with the promise that deregulated markets would unleash the animal spirits of private enterprise, bringing a new era of growth and prosperity.

The Conversation

MMP system is complex and secretive

Advantages of the First-Past-the-Post system are that it tends to deliver stable, single-party governments, and there is rarely any need for coalitions, argues Michael Johnston

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Parliament living symbol of the culture of dialogue, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, “This Parliament House has witnessed the historic moment of independence; making of the Constitution of India and the glorious democratic journey of the modern nation.”

The Hindu

‘Historic’ plans to expand Senedd draw Conservatives’ ire

Parliamentary changes hailed as ‘investment in democracy’ but Tories say money should be spent elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Nehru’s outlook was inclusive, took Opposition along: Mallikarjun Kharge

Recalling Nehru's contribution to Indian democracy, Kharge hit out at govt over unemployment & ethnic violence in Manipur. He asked govt what it achieved by shifting proceedings to new building & slammed PM Modi for not visiting violence-hit Manipur & not listening to Opposition. He also expressed concern over passage…

The Hindu

India parliament meets again amid allegations gov’t ‘undermining’ democracy

Opposition says it is convinced government has ‘surprise legislations’ up its sleeve as it holds special 5-day session.

Al Jazeera

Plans to overhaul Senedd announced

Under the proposals Wales’s Parliament will be increased in size, with voters electing all MSs through regional proportional representation.

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Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Indian government has formed a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections for various levels of government, including Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If simultaneous elections are implemented, it would curtail the terms of most Legislative Assemblies, with…

The Independent UK

As Slovakia's trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine

A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s early parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine if he returns to power

The Hindu

10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament building in handwritten notes

Women MPs recall memories, experiences of old Parliament building; offer heartfelt tributes to its significance in India's democratic journey. MPs share nostalgic memories, messages of old Parliament building as they prepare to bid farewell to the epicentre of India's democratic journey, expressing gratitude, admiration & pride.

The Guardian - US

Trump says Republicans ‘speak very inarticulately’ about abortion

Trump talks about democratic principles, ageing politicians and abortion rights in wide ranging NBC interview

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As coup follows coup in West Africa, could Cameroon be next?

A recent survey of 36 African countries revealed that though citizens support democracy, a slim majority is willing to endorse a military coup if elected leaders abuse their power. As a number of West African nations grapple with this dilemma, some wonder whether longtime Cameroonian leader Paul Biya might face…

The Hindu

Congress is ready to fight, Mallikarjun Kharge tells party leaders

Congress leaders urged to prioritize success, put aside differences to defeat BJP in 2024 LS elections. Kharge accuses Modi Govt of playing politics, distracting people from basic issues. He stresses on organisational unity, discipline to achieve success, oust BJP in 2024 to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe's reelected president says there's democracy. But beating and torture allegations emerge

Lawyers for an opposition party councilor in Zimbabwe say he and a relative were abducted, beaten and whipped by unknown men amid a post-election crackdown on criticism of recently reelected President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling ZANU-PF party

The Hindu

Jana Sena Party will not come out of NDA in spite of alliance with TDP, says Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) still with BJP, forging alliance with TDP to end YSRCP's autocratic rule in 2024. Hoping BJP will join TDP-JSP combine for democracy's sake. JSP's top priorities: political stability, economic prosperity, liquor policy. JSP-BJP alliance didn't make best use of opportunity in A.P. politics. JSP-TDP…

Salon

Outlaw lawyers — and outlaw presidents

Several of Nixon's lawyers went to prison after Watergate. Are Giuliani, Eastman and other Trump attorneys next?

The Hindu

International Democracy Day celebrated with fervour in Dharwad

Thousands of school and college students enthusiastically participated in the International Democracy celebration in the districts of Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Belagavi and Uttar Kannada districts on Friday and read out the Preamble of the Constitution as was mandated by the State government.

The Hindu

Hundreds of students read preamble of Indian Constitution in Shivamogga

To mark Int'l Day of Democracy, Shivamogga saw school kids, college students & officials read preamble of Indian Constitution. DC Selvamani & MLA Channabasappa said sacrifices of many made India a strong democratic nation. Statues of Dr. Ambedkar garlanded & 1,000 students read preamble at Basava Sabha Bhavana. VC Prof.…

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