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Cambodian PM's ruling party claims landslide win in general election

The ruling party of Cambodia's longtime Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed a landslide victory in Sunday's general election, an outcome that was virtually assured thanks to the suppression and intimidation of the opposition in a vote critics said made a farce of democracy.

France 24

True representation

Democracy should start at home: In 2009, my hostel mate asked me to join a political party, but the lack of democratic ethos led me to lose interest. Later, I joined an NGO and we elected office-bearers democratically. Similarly, when I saw a residential layout being managed undemocratically, I suggested…

The Hindu

Democracy's deep and troubled roots

Democracy was spread around the world by Europeans, a new book argues — and it often became a tool of oppression

Salon

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BJP condemn Congress’ ‘high-handedness’, dubs suspension of MLAs as murder of democracy

BJP supporters and activists staged a dharna in Mysuru to protest the 'high-handedness' of the Congress govt. led by CM Siddaramaiah. They accused Congress of false promises and dubbed the govt. as the 'worst in recent years'. Former MLA Shivanna said the suspension of MLAs was a black spot and…

The Hindu

Trump's cycle of crimes and confessions

"Donald Trump is becoming more and more afraid"

Salon

Biden Administration’s Intervention In Israeli Judicial Reform Sparks Debate

Israeli opposition accuses democratically elected government of undermining democracy

Zenger

At the Table with Lynn Sweet

Lynn Sweet was joined by Miles Taylor, “Anonymous” Trump administration insider and author of the just released book, “Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump.”

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Democrats rally around election proposal as counterpoint to GOP plan

Public interest groups and Democratic lawmakers touted an election package to counter what they say are Republican threats to democracy.

Roll Call

State BJP will know its real strength in LS polls as Cong. is sure to win minimum of 20 seats: CM

CM Siddaramaiah says BJP heavily dependent on Modi, Congress bound to win 20 of 28 LS seats in Karnataka. Ridicules BJP for delay in appointing Leader of Opposition, calls it political bankruptcy & insult to democracy. Accuses BJP of unruly behaviour & boycotting session.

The Hindu

Trump's death wish for Hunter Biden

The former president's violent rhetoric is clearly escalating

Salon

Herzog focuses on shared US-Israel past, skirts Palestinian issue

WASHINGTON -- Israel’s head of state gave a well-received address to Congress on Wednesday that was big on the history of relations with the United States and his optimism for Israel’s democratic future, but short on discussion of the worsening plight of the Palestinians.

Tribune News Service

Mass protests are a ‘tribute’ to Israel’s democracy, President Herzog tells US Congress

Israeli President Isaac Herzog sought to reassure Congress on Wednesday about the state of Israel's democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship, acknowledging “intense and painful debate” at home over actions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline government.

France 24

Israeli president seeks to reassure Congress on his country's democracy, U.S. ties

Israel's president sought to reassure Congress about the state of Israel’s democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship

The Independent UK

BJP is indulging in “goondaism” out of frustration: CM

CM Siddaramaiah defends suspending BJP MLAs, says they're jealous of Congress' progress & indulging in goondaism. BJP anti-oppressed, anti-poor & opposed to democracy & Constitution. Refers to delay in appointing Leader of Opposition & allegations of IAS officers being reduced to clerks.

The Hindu

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Herzog focuses on shared US-Israel past, skirts Palestinian issue - Roll Call

Israeli President Isaac Herzog focused on the U.S. and Israel's shared past in a speech to Congress, but skirted Palestinian issues.

Zenger

Biden Urges Israeli Leaders To Pause Judicial Reform, Seek Consensus

President emphasizes the importance of broad consensus and praises Israeli democracy

The Conversation

Holy voter suppression, Batgirl! What comics reveal about gender and democracy

Each July, comics fans, professionals and scholars descend on San Diego, California, for Comic-Con International – a celebration of the art and business of the comics industry. Comic books used to be a niche genre of interest to a narrow subset of popular culture enthusiasts. Since the 1970s, however, they…

Salon

Trump knows antisemitism pays big time

Republicans have long known that antisemitism pays on the right

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Democrats respond to ‘MAGA extremists’ with rival election bill - Roll Call

House and Senate Democrats on Tuesday reintroduced an election overhaul package, in a rebuke to Republicans’ own measure.

The Conversation

Nelson Mandela's legacy is taking a battering because of the dismal state of South Africa

The multiple concerns about the dismal state of South Africa – including a stagnant and failing economy, a seemingly incapable state, and massive corruption – have led to the questioning of the political and economic settlement made in 1994 to end apartheid. The settlement is strongly associated with Nelson Mandela,…

The Hindu

Amartya Sen welcomes opposition unity moves, says democracy often demands sharing of power

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen welcomes discussion of federal front for 2024 elections. He believes democracy demands sharing of power & Central govt. must intervene in Manipur. He also spoke on Rahul Gandhi's defamation case & UCC, expressing worries about possible negative consequences.

The Independent UK

Biden invites Netanyahu to meet in US ahead of Herzog visit

US president is scheduled to meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House on Tuesday

The Times of India

As foot soldiers, you will be brand ambassadors of India: V-P Dhankhar tells IFS trainees

NEW DELHI: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday told the 2022 batch trainees of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) that as foot soldiers, they will be brand ambassadors of the country.

The Hindu

A Bill that fences in the right to information

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, the Right to Information should not become a Right to Deny Information

Zenger

Netanyahu Warns Of IDF Reservists’ Threat To Government Amid Judicial Reform Debate

Israeli Prime Minister criticizes potential refusal to serve, citing danger to security and democracy

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