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Abortion, guns, democracy: US rights at stake as supreme court term begins

As rightwing supermajority starts third term, legal experts ask how far it will go in reconfiguring the legal landscape of US

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2023

Joe Biden goes for the jugular

Biden calls out the "vengeance and vindictiveness" of an anti-American "extremist movement." Will the media notice?

Salon · Oct 2, 2023

Trump's criminality is contagious

"The strongest variable predicting a rise in the murder rate is trust in fellow Americans," says Rachel Kleinfeld

Salon · Oct 2, 2023

People’s rights do not exist in isolation but they are intrinsically connected to one’s duties, says judge

SC judge Arvind Kumar delivers 3rd Advocate B.B. Deshpande Memorial Oration, stressing on the importance of duties in upholding fundamental rights. He draws parallels between ancient Hindu religious texts and modern Constitution, emphasizing the timeless wisdom of Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita in shaping moral and ethical fabric of India. Principles…

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Americans can’t tire of Biden’s warnings: Democracy is under siege

What does it say about the state of the nation when a president, with decades of experience in politics, feels compelled to make speech after speech reminding us that we all have a stake in protecting the American experiment?

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023

Fate of India ties, democracy in balance as Maldives votes in run-off

Voters in the Maldives choose their next president in a run-off election closely watched by China and India.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2023

Electoral bonds are 'legalised bribery', says Congress leader Chidambaram

The Central government on September 29, 2023 approved the issuance of the 28th tranche of electoral bonds that will open for sale for 10 days beginning October 4.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

BJP ready for polls in J&K to decimate opponents: Party leader Kavinder Gupta

Kavinder Gupta says Omar Abdullah is living in fool’s paradise because the BJP’s accomplishments have changed the scenario not only in Jammu but also in Kashmir.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy, swipes at Trump in farewell address

Army Gen. Mark Milley delivered a full-throated defense of democracy and not-so-subtle swipes at former President Donald Trump during a packed ceremony as he closed out his four, often tumultuous years as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Is climate change bad for democracy? Future-watchers see threats, and some opportunities

Senior experts gathered at an annual conference in Greece have warned that instability driven by climate change could threaten democracies in the future, even though representative governments are best equipped to provide solutions

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023