Will coupmongers stop Guatemala’s president from taking office? If Bernardo Arévalo is blocked from governing or ousted, it will be an ominous sign in a region where democracy is in peril The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2023
Jimmy Lai trial: heavy security presence as landmark national security case begins in Hong Kong Media mogul and pro-democracy activist accused of conspiring to collude with foreign forces and faces life in prison The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023
Pro-democracy Titan, Jimmy Lai, Faces Trial in Hong Kong Tomorrow! Trailblazing publisher and pro-democracy torchbearer, Jimmy Lai, girds for a pivotal trial under China's iron-fisted security law. A suspense-filled saga a... Top News · Dec 18, 2023
Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong for prominent publisher Jimmy Lai Lai, 76, was arrested in August 2020 during a crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement under the sweeping national security law enacted following huge protests four years ago. WEKU · Dec 18, 2023
Jimmy Lai’s security trial opens in Hong Kong, UK urges immediate release The media tycoon and democracy supporter has been in jail for three years, accused of ‘collusion with foreign forces’. Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2023
Former President Trump Praises Authoritarian Leaders Once Again Former President Trump applauds Vladimir Putin for his knowledge of democracy, highlights suspected authoritarian leaders as strong figures. Top News · Dec 17, 2023
Hong Kong Starts Trial Of Pro-democracy Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to stand trial Monday in Hong Kong, where he faces internationally condemned national security charges that could send him to jail for life. International Business Times · Dec 17, 2023
Trump Quotes Putin, Public Opinion Unfazed, Prices Skyrocket Post-COVID In an engaging discussion, panelists dissect Trump's comments favoring Putin and its effects on American democracy and economy amidst rising costs. Top News · Dec 17, 2023
Republican royalty to liberal heroine: Liz Cheney finds an anti-Trump niche The ex-congresswoman is unapologetically conservative, but her decision to put democracy before party has made her an unlikely heroine The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2023
A prescient World War II warning In 1945 the US Army warned about fascism — and almost perfectly described Donald Trump Salon · Dec 17, 2023
Tensions Run High As DR Congo Approaches Election The Democratic Republic of Congo gears up for elections on Wednesday that could consolidate its democracy or unleash fresh violence as political tensions threaten to boil over. International Business Times · Dec 17, 2023
Democracy’s Super Bowl: 40 elections that will shape global politics in 2024 From Russia to South Africa, India to the US, the coming year’s contests could embolden dictators or revitalise democracies The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023
Niger junta agrees plan to restore democracy, Togo minister says Niger's military leaders have agreed a plan for restoring democratic rule which will be presented to regional bloc ECOWAS for approval, Togo's foreign minister Robert Dussey said. Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2023
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 · Dec 16, 2023
The Guardian - US · Dec 15, 2023 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 Conversation · Dec 15, 2023 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.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2023 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.
Top News · Dec 15, 2023 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.
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023 Hong Kong puts arrest bounties on five overseas pro-democracy activists including US citizen Western governments condemn 'egregious' arrest warrants issued against campaigners
The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023 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
WEKU · Dec 13, 2023 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.
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023 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.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 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
International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023 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.