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Turkish democracy on trial: how Erdoğan’s rule has undermined justice and weakened his rivals

There has been unrest across Turkey after an appeals court annulled the results of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) 2023 leadership election, deposing the popular winner Özgür Özel.

The Conversation · Jun 1

Former Fed chair Jerome Powell issues stark warning as he’s honored for standing up to Trump

Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Powell underscored the critical role of universities, courts, Congress, and the Federal Reserve, describing them as "the foundation and the embodiment of our democracy”

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools

Jerome Powell, former Federal Reserve Chair, received an award for safeguarding the central bank's independence. He emphasized the crucial role of independent institutions like universities, courts, and Congress in democracy. Powell warned against political interference in monetary policy decisions. He also acknowledged past Fed mistakes. The award recognized courage in…

The Economic Times · Jun 1

My New Liberalism.Org Article on "Liberalism's Uneasy Relationship with Democracy"

The article addresses the interlinked problems of widespread voter ignorance, tyranny of the majority, and illiberal anti-democratic movements coming to power through elections.

Reason · May 29

Why Modi May Soon Remove These Deadwood Ministers

For years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi built an image of speed, discipline, and decisive governance. From infrastructure to global diplomacy, the Modi government projected confidence and control. But now, after more than a decade in power, a different conversation is slowly growing louder inside political circles has the government started…

MyLifeXP · May 29

Gina Rinehart and Southern Cross Austereo: what do billionaire media buyouts mean for democracy?

Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person and one of the world’s most powerful mining magnates, recently helped finance a deal to acquire a 10% stake in Southern Cross Austereo – the second largest commercial media broadcaster in Australia.

The Conversation · May 29

Student Speech and Civic Education

In this post, I shall continue down the free speech as autonomy-enhancing path, contending that engagement in freedom of expression… The post Student Speech and Civic Education appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 28

Fake Pride, masked men and a surge in misinformation ahead of Armenia’s election

There has been a “tenfold increase” since the start of May in misinformation circulating online in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, according to Artur Papyan, the director of Armenia’s Media Diversity Institute. Both the ruling party and the opposition – as well as foreign interests – have…

France 24 · May 28

‘Fractured’ society – but New Zealand’s young have hope across difference and distance

Isolation and falling trust is driving disconnection, though under-35s are more optimistic about social cohesion than older people, report finds

The Guardian - AU · May 28

Blair wants to leave our future to the markets. I believe democracy can still shape our lives for the better

The inequality caused by technological innovation is not a given. Labour can harness that change to serve society, not dominate it, says Labour MP Wes Streeting

The Guardian - UK · May 27