The Latest Breaking News from Democracy

Is Winston Peters right to call state-funded journalism ‘bribery’ – or is there a bigger threat to democracy?

Winston Peters had only just been sworn in as deputy prime minister when his long-standing antipathy to the news media emerged in the form of a serious accusation.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023

Social justice, sexual education, the need of our times

Sexual education is also an important aspect of social justice education

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

Opera in Cape Town: critics trace how a colonial art form was reinvented as African

Many people thought that classical opera in South Africa – regarded as a western, colonial art form that was the preserve of white people during apartheid – would die with democracy in 1994. Instead the opposite happened. Black singers emerged as the new stars and the format of opera began…

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

Senate Democrats fume as Republicans seek to tie Ukraine funding to border security

‘Trying to tie the American people's support for this democracy to policy disputes or political disputes that we have in this moment, I think is incredibly short-sighted,’ Democratic senator says

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

The need to disclose political donations

Electoral bonds challenge in Supreme Court is crucial for democracy and rule of law in India. Most countries require full disclosure of political donations and have laws to regulate limits on contributions and campaign spending. We need a separate legislation to mandate public disclosure of donors to political parties, set…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Zambia's foreign debt tragedy – what needs to happen to resolve the crisis

Three years after defaulting on its foreign debt, Zambia is still trying to reach agreement with all its creditors on how to manage this situation. This has left the southern African country in a state of development finance limbo. It is handicapped in raising the funds needed to generate jobs,…

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

Slapps: inside Europe's struggle to protect journalists from malicious lawsuits

There is a growing threat to the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe. It manifests as seemingly run-of-the-mill lawsuits. However, on closer inspection, many lawsuits are not as they seem.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

Critics of Serbia’s government targeted with ‘military-grade spyware’

Security researchers say two pro-democracy activists were subjected to attempted state-sponsored hacking

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

All Illinois middle schoolers must pass a civics education class. How do you make sure it sticks?

CPS discourages civics tests based on rote memorization. Try a quiz using that approach — and see what schools are doing now instead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023

Paris Mayor To Stop Using 'Global Sewer' X

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Monday she was quitting Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which she described as a "global sewer" and a tool to disrupt democracy.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023