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The Observer view on the latest charges against Donald Trump: America needs to see the ex-president brought to justice

The former Republican leader’s claims about the 2020 election have done great harm to US democracy. They must be exposed for the blatant lies they are

The Guardian - UK

‘Criminal liability for librarians’: the fight against US rightwing book bans

Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward, which helped block a controversial Arkansas law, says attacks will continue

The Guardian - US

Trump's defense in 2020 election case could conjure ghost of Nixon once more

How far could a president go to stay in office if convinced his re-election was crucial to the nation? What liability would he face? And how much stress can the fragile structure of democracy stand?

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Trump and allies boost calls for Justice Dept. takeover in new attack on democratic institutions

This week's charges against former President Donald Trump for trying to remain in power despite losing the 2020 election have highlighted a new worry about American democracy — increasing calls by Trump and his allies for more control of federal prosecutions

The Independent UK

Loon Star State: Gutting

Ben Sargent's latest Loon Star State political cartoon. The Republicans oppose big government, except when it comes to gutting democracy.

Texas Observer

TNCC, VCK hail SC verdict in Rahul Gandhi defamation case

Victory for democracy: Supreme Court stays conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in defamation case. K.S. Alagiri (TN Congress president) welcomes verdict, says it brings joy to those who trust Constitution & democracy, exposes Sangh Parivar & their agendas.

The Hindu

Trump has lost control of his narrative

With the Jan. 6 indictment, Trump has lost control of his own narrative

Salon

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Several leaders welcome Supreme Court verdict staying Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in Modi surname case

Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said democracy has won. He also attacked the ruling BJP asking it to stop targetting the opposition leaders. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Donald Trump’s latest indictment is a test for America

Analysis: Donald Trump is accused of committing crimes while in office. How far can a president go to cling to power? Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Capitol police sergeant injured on Jan 6 praises Trump arraignment: ‘Our democracy is worth fighting for’

Aquilino Gonell resigned last year to recover both ‘physically and mentally’ from insurrection trauma

The Independent UK

In some city wards, residents vote on how tax money is spent. Should all Chicagoans get a seat at the budget table?

So-called participatory budgeting, in which residents vote on spending projects in their wards, started in the United States in Chicago, but its growth has stalled.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fox Raises 1st Amendment Defense in WTXF-TV License Challenge

Fox is responding to a Media and Democracy Project filing with the FCC challenging the company’s fitness to own the Philadelphia station

TV Tech

Donald Trump’s latest indictment is a test for America

Analysis: Donald Trump is accused of committing crimes while in office. How far can a president go to cling to power? Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Niger coup: west African union has pledged to intervene – but some members support the plotters

When the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, was elected as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on July 10, he asserted that the organisation would no longer be a “toothless bulldog”. Tinubu insisted that Ecowas would work collectively to combat terrorism and promote democracy in west Africa,…

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The Guardian - UK

Niger junta cancels France military ties as Biden calls for Bazoum’s release

US statement comes as ousted president says he is being held hostage and calls on international community to restore order

Zenger

‌Jewish Nonprofit ‘The Workers Circle’ Exits Conference Of Presidents Citing Democracy Concerns ‌

‌Conference of Presidents disagreed with The Workers Circle's criticisms of the IHRA definition and Israel critique‌

The Guardian - AU

Victorian council’s use of online meetings to avoid conspiracists ‘conflicts’ with democracy, court hears

Yarra Ranges council employee tells supreme court of ‘chaotic’ scenes after a January meeting

The Independent UK

Israeli protesters are calling for democracy. But what about the occupation of Palestinians?

Israel is being rocked by a wave of mass protests calling for the country’s democracy to be upheld

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‌Progressive Jewish Nonprofit Exits Conference Of Presidents Citing Democracy Concerns ‌

Workers Circle cites failure to condemn erosion of democracy in Israel and attacks on democracy in the US

The Conversation

Donald Trump's victim rhetoric will boost his popularity following latest indictment

In the wake of Donald Trump’s indictment on his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the United States, it’s worth remembering that democracy, as a system of government and a way of life, is the exception historically.

The Hindu

Coup in Niger: On the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum

President Bazoum’s ouster affects political stability in the nascent democracy and efforts to counter fast-spreading Islamist insurgency in the Sahel region

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan government faces backlash over ‘draconian’ arrest powers

Amendment to bill would allow intelligence agencies to search ‘enemies’ and their premises without warrant

The Guardian - US

The 45 pages that skewer Trump’s bid to destroy American democracy

Two and half years in the making, special counsel Jack Smith’s indictment presents a devastating case laced with telling detail

The Independent UK

Analysis: Trump's indictment is a stress test of Biden's focus on safeguarding democracy

The indictment of Donald Trump for trying to overturn his 2020 loss is a new front in what President Joe Biden has described as the battle for American democracy

The Hindu

Exception taken to Araga Jnanendra’s comments on Kharge and Khandre

Congress condemns BJP leader Jnanendra's derogatory comments on AICC President Kharge and Forest Minister Khandre. KPCC General Secretary Modi demands his expulsion from the party, citing his intellectual bankruptcy and imprudence. He calls for training to all BJP leaders on respecting democracy.

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