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Protesters Rally Against Netanyahu’s Government In New York City

Anti-Netanyahu Protests in NYC Demand Democratic Future for Israel

Zenger · Sep 22, 2023

John Maclean to be remembered 100 years on by Thomas Muir Festival

THE Thomas Muir Festival will honour Red Clydeside socialist John Maclean as the annual celebration of Scotland's "Father of Democracy"…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023

‘Eating away at democracy’: book bans in US public schools rise by a third in a year

According to a new study by Pen America, there were 3,362 instances of book bans in school classrooms and libraries – with more than 40% of all cases occurring in Florida

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023

Black leaders say threats to undermine US democracy appear aimed at their community

Some of the nation’s most influential Black leaders say many of the threats to democratic institutions in the U.S. appear to be aimed squarely at their community, including efforts to make voting more difficult, censor lessons around race and weaken social safeguards such as affirmative action

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Book bans spiked 33% last school year

"Eating away at the foundations of our democracy"

Salon · Sep 21, 2023

Rupert Murdoch’s reign at Fox News is over. But the damage he did may last forever

The media tycoon wreaked untold havoc on American democracy and beyond

The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2023

Hail Australia’s public school P&Cs, the unsung heroes of the election sausage

These saintly sizzlers aren’t doing it to grease the wheels of democracy but because underfunded schools need money – and in the process they build communities

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023

Gallows protest at Leinster House a ‘vile and vicious attack on democracy’

The Minister for Justice said the type of protest seen on Wednesday ‘has absolutely no place in a democratic society’.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Between INDIA boycott and Modi’s cold shoulder, 7 questions for press freedom

The public declaration by the opposition bloc INDIA to boycott, or not cooperate with, 14 television news anchors is a welcome move because it has opened up space for a public discussion on the issue of media freedom. As has been argued by many, this is not the first time…

Newslaundry · Sep 21, 2023

Dining across the divide: ‘We had a real difference of opinion about the limits of democracy’

They’re both Labour supporters, but disagree over whether human rights should trump voters’ rights. Can they find common ground with the barge?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023