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DR Congo's Democracy Backsliding Ahead Of Vote, Rights Groups Say

DR Congo's democracy has been backsliding ahead of elections this month, according to rights defenders, as prominent journalists languish in prison and the murder of an opposition politician remains unsolved.

International Business Times

Why is the US far right finding its savior in Spanish dictator Francisco Franco?

The military general led a nationalist revolt against Spain’s democratic republic from 1936-1939, executing 150,000 of his opponents

The Guardian - US

Sandra Day O’Connor saw civics education as key to the future of democracy

Beyond her trailblazing role as the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor considered iCivics – a civics education nonprofit founded after she retired from the court – to be her “most important legacy.”

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Jack Smith took his case against Donald Trump straight to the Supreme Court. Here’s what that means.

The special counsel asked the high court to rule quickly on Trump’s weak claim of immunity from criminal prosecution. Jack Smith’s strategy has implications for democracy, a University of Chicago legal scholar explains.

Chicago Sun-Times

Satanic Temple Display Vandalized at Iowa State Capitol

Engage in a fiery discussion on freedom of speech, religion, and democracy as the Satanic Temple defends its rights amidst increasing public ire.

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Hong Kong puts arrest bounties on five overseas pro-democracy activists including US citizen

Western governments condemn 'egregious' arrest warrants issued against campaigners

Evening Standard

Security breach in the Parliament poses dangerous threat to temple of democracy: Stalin

CM M.K. Stalin reacts to security breach in Parliament, calls for swift action and investigation to prevent future lapses. He urges for protection of this vital institution with all the might available. #ParliamentSecurity #MKStalin #DemocracyProtection

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Why the EU budget summit is a test of European democracy

Viktor Orbán’s threat to block funds and membership to Ukraine strikes at the heart of decision-making in the bloc

The Guardian - UK

Ranked choice is 'the hot reform' in democracy. Here's what you should know about it

Roughly 50 American voting jurisdictions have now moved to a ranked choice voting system, and it's shaping up to be one of the political subplots of 2024.

WEKU

The Great Comeback Of The Greek Economy

Today, the Greek economy has rebounded to a new normal, contributing to the European stability. The country is witnessing healthy Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, while the Debt to GDP ratio is declining.

International Business Times

Son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai lobbies UK foreign secretary for his release

The son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai will meet with Britain’s foreign secretary on Tuesday to lobby for the U.K.'s help in securing his release from prison

The Independent UK

Indonesia Presidential Candidates Talk Corruption, Papua In First Debate

The three candidates vying to be Indonesia's next president clashed in their first debate on Tuesday over issues including corruption, human rights and separatist rebels in the world's third-largest democracy.

International Business Times

Thumb-twiddler caucus toys with Ukraine

Who needs to defend democracy abroad when Donald Trump is promising to be a dictator here at home on "day one"?

Salon

US Imposes Visa Restrictions On Nearly 300 Guatemalan Nationals For 'Anti-Democratic Actions'

Guatemala is going through a democratic crisis, with the current administration trying to block President-elect Bernardo Arévalo from taking over the office next month.

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Salon

Protect free speech to protect democracy

Intellectual isolationism won’t help the Ivy League — or the United States

WEKU

Children of jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept her Nobel Peace Prize

Mohammadi, vice president of the Defenders of Human Rights Center, remains behind bars for her long-time work advocating for women's rights and democracy in Iran.

Salon

"Undermining propaganda" with fascism

"We have a classic fascist situation in this country right now," according to the author of “How Fascism Works”

The Hindu

The hypocrisy of Western democracy

The root cause of Western complicity in Palestinian oppression lies in colonialism and imperialism

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Bad precedent: On the expulsion of Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra

The precedent that the majority in Parliament can expel an Opposition member on a dubious charge is ominous for parliamentary democracy

The Independent UK

In coup-hit West Africa, regional leaders acknowledge little progress in their push for democracy

Leaders from across West Africa are meeting in Nigeria in a renewed push for respect for democracy across the coup-hit region

The Hindu

‘Governments need to function within the constitutional limits and avoid overreach’

Governments need to function within the constitutional limits and avoid overreach, say speakers at a meeting organised by Citizens for Democracy. No government is permitted to cross the line in the guise of power, they assert. The governments should consciously work towards ensuring the rights of citizens, instead of trampling…

The Hindu

Count Of Savoy bags the A.C. Ardeshir Trophy

Summary: Count Of Savoy (Yash Narredu) won the A.C. Ardeshir Trophy (Gr. 3), owned by Ms. Farida B. Dubash & Mr. Rustom H. Vakil, trained by M. Narredu. Other winners: GIMME, EXUMA, STAR PROSPERITY, DEMOCRACY & HELA. Jackpot: 70%: ₹79,266 (c/o). Count Of Savoy wins A.C. Ardeshir Trophy; GIMME, EXUMA,…

France 24

Awarded Nobel Peace Prize in prison, Narges Mohammadi blasts Iran's 'tyranny'

The children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi have accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf in a ceremony Sunday in the Norwegian capital.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong holds ‘patriot only’ election after shutting out opposition

Vote restricts residents to choosing between Beijing loyalists after pro-democracy camp scored landslide win in 2019.

The Times of India

Andhra Pradesh: Committee formed to probe police cases against opposition parties and civil society groups

TIRUPATI: The Centre for Democracy society has formed a three men committee to enquire into the police cases being booked against the opposition parties and the civil society groups across the state of Andhra Pradesh.

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