Joe Biden 'not sure' he'd be running for president again if Trump wasn't in 2024 race Biden tells allies Trump is out to 'destroy' democracy at fundraiser Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023
Liz Cheney, focused on stopping Trump, hasn't ruled out 3rd-party presidential run The former representative says a second Trump presidency would be an "existential threat" to democracy: "There's simply no defense, no excuse for putting that power back in the hands of Donald Trump." WEKU · Dec 5, 2023
Sleepwalking into a Trump dictatorship Everyone but MAGA is blind to the truth. They know the evil that they do and are doing it with their eyes wide open Salon · Dec 5, 2023
Why Franklin, Washington and Lincoln considered American democracy an 'experiment' -- and were unsure if it would survive From the time of the founding era to the present day, one of the more common things said about American democracy is that it is an “experiment.” The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023
Sunak on ‘wrong side of history’ over infected blood scandal, says charity Chair of Haemophilia Society says government stance is ‘huge error’ and hails Commons defeat as ‘victory for democracy’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
Australian democracy is in peril, warns university boss The outgoing vice-chancellor of the Australian National University, Professor Brian Schmidt, is concerned about a decline in public trust and bipartisanship. AAP · Dec 5, 2023
Up First briefing: Israel pushes into southern Gaza; Liz Cheney's new book Israel's military says it has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza and is now targeting Hamas strongholds in the south. Liz Cheney says democracy is at stake if Trump is elected again. WEKU · Dec 4, 2023
Sorry Chancellor, share-buying Sid has moved on City Comment: If Hunt really wants to revive the share-owning democracy he will have to try harder than flogging a stake in a part-nationalised high street bank Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2023
Country has rejected negativity, don’t vent anger of defeat in Parliament, PM Modi tells Opposition Assembly election results 2023: PM Modi he said that such a course of action, of venting frustration against electoral losses, would be counter-productive to the Opposition and harmful for the country. The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023
Trump calls Biden ‘destroyer’ of democracy despite own efforts to overturn 2020 election Former president made remarks at an Iowa caucus event while campaigning for the 2024 Republican Party nomination The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023
Trump calls for "war on democracy" "We've been waging an all-out war on American democracy," Trump declared to an audience on Saturday Salon · Dec 3, 2023
Silencing Sarah Jama diminishes Canadian democracy Sarah Jama, the MPP for Hamilton Centre, is suing the Ontario government and Legislative Assembly after being censured in the legislature by members of the Progressive Conservative government. The Conversation · Dec 3, 2023
Telangana Assembly election results 2023 | Revanth Reddy dedicates Congress victory to Telangana Martyrs Telangana Assembly Elections 2023 | Revanth Reddy thanked Rahul Gandhi for support & recalled Srikanthachary's sacrifice. He said Pragati Bhavan & Secretariat will be open to public & media. The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023 Disinformation presents major threat to democracy, media credibility: N. Ram Disinformation that has been “scaled up and weaponised” on social networking platforms presents a major challenge and threat to democracy and media credibility, N. Ram, Director, The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited, said on Sunday. Speaking at the opening session of the fifth World Media Summit (WMS) held in Guangzhou,…
The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023 No compromise on upholding democracy, says Satheesan V.D. Satheesan, Opposition leader, draws comparison between PR agencies in India and Nazi Germany's Joseph Goebbels. He believes dictators can be easily defeated and urges upholding of democracy and secularism. M.K. Muneer suggests Congress leadership start Nehruvian Schools as a creative reply to schools propagating divisive education.
The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023 Democracy gets stronger with Census, including for caste, says U.P. Deputy CM UP Deputy CM Maurya says counting is key to democracy, whether it be vote counting, National Census, or caste census. Many parties in UP demand caste census, but govt declines due to Article 246 of Indian Constitution, which provides for who gets to make laws.
The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023 In a democracy, the majority will have its way but the minority must have its say: CJI Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said that a society which does not encourage its citizens to critically think, question the powers that be, and engage in non-conformist democratic discourse will fail to progress because it will fail to create dissenters.
The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023 Chief Minister hails Bheemanna Khandre’s contributions for unification of Karnataka Terming veteran politician and prominent Lingayat leader Bheemanna Khandre ‘a born fighter’, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Mr. Khandre had fought tirelessly for the inclusion of present-day Kalyana Karnataka in Karnataka State.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023 5 takeaways from AP's Black attorneys general interviews about race, justice and politics In wide-ranging interviews with The Associated Press, six sitting Black attorneys general discussed the challenges and opportunities of serving as the top law enforcement officer in their respective states
The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023 The process of Myanmar’s actual political unification has begun Arriving at a pivotal political moment in Myanmar’s history, the diverse ethnic groups involved in the pro-democracy movement have proven that peace in Myanmar is possible
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023 AP Exclusive: America's Black attorneys general discuss race, politics and the justice system The American legal system has never faced greater challenges or demands for reform from people of all races and across the political spectrum
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2023 Corruption in Illinois breeds voter cynicism, but what about voter apathy? Calculating the true cost of corruption on Illinois residents is a complicated task wrapped in contradiction. A WBEZ analysis shows people may be more cynical, government more expensive, but voter interest in state elections only increased.
The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023 Centenarian draws praise for casting vote 105-yr-old Rukkamma from Polasa village, Jagtial district, cast her vote in a wheelchair, inspiring others to exercise their voting right. Senior citizens & transgenders in Karimnagar district braved cold weather to cast their ballots in the first two hours. A vibrant democracy celebrated!
The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023 Changing tide: On democracy and Myanmar’s civil war The violence now and reverses suffered by the ruling junta in Myanmar point to a new phase in the civil war