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Disinformation campaigns are undermining democracy. Here's how we can fight back

Misinformation is debated everywhere and has justifiably sparked concerns. It can polarise the public, reduce health-protective behaviours such as mask wearing and vaccination, and erode trust in science. Much of misinformation is spread not by accident but as part of organised political campaigns, in which case we refer to it…

The Conversation

Ex-Rep. Adam Kinzinger sounds the alarm on Trump threat to democracy if he wins a second term

Our conversation on the “At the Table” show was pegged to the publication of Kinzinger’s memoir, “Renegade Defending Democracy and Liberty in our Divided Country.”

Chicago Sun-Times

“I had the same punk-rock attack that Duff had. I wouldn’t be afraid to say I stole some of his stuff”: How Tommy Stinson survived the making of Guns N’ Roses’ Chinese Democracy

Tommy Stinson replaced Duff McKagan in 1998, but being the bassist in Guns N’ Roses takes work – a lot of it

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US calls Nicaragua's decision to leave Organization of American States a 'step away from democracy'

The U_S_ State Department is calling Nicaragua's formal withdrawal from the Organization of American States “another step away from Democracy.”

The Independent UK

Illinois governor ‘deeply concerned’ by Trump rhetoric reminiscent of Nazi era

JB Pritzker, who’s of Jewish descent, says Trump ‘is dangerous for our democracy’ and ‘dangerous for specific minority groups in US

The Guardian - US

Former Speaker flags decline in quality of democracy

Former Kerala Speaker & CPI(M) leader M. Vijayakumar alleges govt. led by Narendra Modi has substantially undermined functioning of democratic institutions since 2014. He claims international watchdogs have red-flagged deteriorating quality, content & process of democracy. He accuses govt. of centralising power, bypassing states & polarising country on religious lines.…

The Hindu

The Observer view on Pedro Sánchez’s election deal to take power: it undermines democracy

In promising an amnesty to Catalan separatists in exchange for power, the prime minister has been accused of mounting a coup

The Guardian - UK

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‘The echoes with Trump are obvious’: BBC series on Caesar casts light on similarities with modern populists

A new three-part docudrama will explore the rise and fall of the Roman general-turned-despot and his impact on history

The Guardian - UK

Groups increasingly use defamation law to ward off US election subversion

Rudy Giuliani and MyPillow’s Mike Lindell are among election deniers sued for defamatory statements regarding 2020 election

The Guardian - US

Trump, Extremism and ‘Liberal’ as an Adjective

In an era of rising authoritarianism, political theorist Michael Walzer says “liberal” must mean rejecting overreaches of both the left and right.

Capital & Main

MSNBC's Ali Velshi on Trump and history

Salon

Priyanka Gandhi comes to Madhya Pradesh during polls for entertainment: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on November 17 slammed Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for drawing analogies through films during her campaigning, saying she came to Madhya Pradesh for “entertainment” and disrespecting democracy and people.

The Hindu

Reforms to stop Scott Morrison secret ministries pass

Reforms to prevent another power grab from undermining Australia's democracy have passed the upper house, almost a year on from a damning report.

AAP

War in Myanmar: On the junta and restoring democracy

Major regional players, along with ASEAN, should play a more proactive role to achieve a ceasefire in Myanmar

The Hindu

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The Independent UK

Trump would destroy US democracy if he wins in 2024, Manchin says

West Virginia senator made remarks days after announcing he won’t seek re-election

The Guardian - US

Joe Manchin warns second Trump term will ‘destroy democracy in America’

Democratic senator is leaving Congress but there’s speculation he might be eyeing a third-party bid for the presidency

Salon

In 2024, "democracy hangs by a thread"

Fight through the trauma and exhaustion, our panel urges: The 2024 election could "end the American experiment"

Salon

Manchin says Trump will ruin democracy

Warning of the dangers associated with Trump back in the White House, Manchin hints at having a go himself

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The Hindu

We need another people’s movement to unseat BJP, says Sitaram Yechury at CPI(M)‘s Prajarakshana Bheri in Vijayawada

CPI(M) Gen. Sec. Yechury calls for strong people's movement to unseat ruling party at Centre & its supporters in States to protect democracy. He said PM Modi has given "amrit" to wrong hands & it must be taken back. He criticized govt's stance on Israel-Palestine conflict & urged people to…

The Independent UK

Taiwan's participation at APEC forum offers a rare chance to break China's bonds

Taiwan will take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco this week, a rare opportunity for the self-governing island democracy of 23 million people and its high-tech economy to break the diplomatic embargo on it imposed by authoritarian China

France 24

Israeli raid on Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital: A military operation ‘beyond revenge’

Israeli soldiers stormed Gaza's largest hospital on Wednesday, targeting what they believe is a major Hamas command centre located beneath the hospital complex. But compelling evidence that Hamas fighters are carrying out operations from medical facilities in Gaza remains scarce, according to Lex Takkenberg, Senior Advisor on the Question of…

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Freedom of speech must flourish for democracy's sake

Freedom of speech lies at the heart of British democracy. Indeed, without it, there isn’t much point in the other liberties. The freedom to say, write, think and at times shout is vital not just for newspapers, but for each and every one of us.

The Guardian - US

We have zombie Republican presidential candidates, enabled by an undead media

The Republican race is grotesque: Trump’s rivals pretend to be viable candidates, and the media pretends to ask them questions

Salon

"Basic flaw" in Democrats' 2024 strategy

"Democrats still don’t understand this basic flaw in their strategy," says Rachel Bitecofer

The Independent UK

New Zealand’s Bird of Century poll winner revealed after ‘alarmingly aggressive’ campaign by John Oliver

US talk show host had said ‘this is what democracy is all about – America interfering in foreign elections’

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