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Is barring Trump from office undemocratic? Let’s assess point by point

Some liberals and leftwingers have joined conservatives in skepticism about the Colorado court decision. But the ruling is carefully considered

The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2023

AI could improve your life by removing bottlenecks between what you want and what you get

Artificial intelligence is poised to upend much of society, removing human limitations inherent in many systems. One such limitation is information and logistical bottlenecks in decision-making.

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

Opposition protests mass suspension of MPs, Kharge asks govt to 'behave democratically'

Opposition MPs protest suspension, march from Parliament to Vijay Chowk, demanding PM Modi speak on security breach issue.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

A security breach that must lead to sweeping changes

To protect the hallowed portals of India’s democracy, it is imperative that the security infrastructure around Parliament is constantly monitored and upgraded with resolve

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

People love to vote in a new democracy – and then they rapidly lose interest

Poland’s recent election has been hailed as a great triumph of democracy in a global environment of democratic backsliding. It brought to power a coalition of pro-democratic forces led by Donald Tusk, the former president of the European Council.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023

Colorado Congressman Jason Crow warns of existential threat to democracy

Join us for a lively and informative interview with Congressman Jason Crow, as he discusses the recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling and the ongoing threat...

Top News · Dec 20, 2023

Vishwanath flays suspension of MPs

A.H. Vishwanath flays suspension of 141 MPs, calls it an affront on democracy & Parliament.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

LS security breach: Modi govt. has ‘strangulated’ democracy and shown ‘disdain’ for Parliament, Sonia Gandhi tells Congress MPs

The Narendra Modi government has “strangulated” democracy and the Prime Minister had shown his “disdain” for Parliament, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi said, referring to the face-off between the Opposition and the government over the December 13 security breach in the Lok Sabha.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

Removing Trump From the Colorado Ballot Won't Make Things Better

You're not going to save democracy by kicking people out of elections.

Reason · Dec 20, 2023

Is Joko Widodo paving the way for a political dynasty in Indonesia?

Joko Widodo, popularly known as “Jokowi”, has served as Indonesia’s president for almost a decade. He is hugely popular, garnering around 80% in some polls. But the constitution bars him from serving a third term in office.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023