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Far-right fanatic given 17 years for role in Brazil coup attempt

Aécio Lúcio Costa Pereira, 51, is first rioter to be tried for January assault on Latin America’s largest democracy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

Mulaqat reunites old friends to join hands for a common goal

Former CM Naidu, 73, arrested in AP Skill Development scam, used his 'mulaqat' facility in Rajahmundry Central Prison to form alliance with Jana Sena Party led by old friend K. Pawan Kalyan. 45-min interaction sealed pact to fight 2024 Assembly elections together to 'Save Democracy in Andhra Pradesh'. PM Modi…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Bolt CEO: 'America’s FedNow service has much to learn from India’s breakthrough payments system'

India's UPI shows that a government can get substantial things done, even with widespread public skepticism and within a boisterous democracy.

Fortune · Sep 14, 2023

Mandating Civics in Schools Won't Fix American Democracy

Who cares if Americans can't answer basic civics questions?

Reason · Sep 13, 2023

ICCR to hold festival of democracy on September 15

ICCR to host 'Vaishali' festival of democracy at Nalanda Univ. to celebrate India's rich democratic traditions. Event to feature launch of book, seminars on 'Culture of Democracy' & 'Implementation of Democracy'.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Gabon unveils transitional government, French military cooperation resumes

Gabon's new ruler General Brice Oligui Nguema has appointed former opposition leaders and key figures from the ousted regime to both houses of parliament, as the military junta sets a two-year transition period to democracy and military cooperation with France resumes.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2023

How term limits for Australian political leaders could build a stronger democracy

King George III reputedly said of the inaugural US president, George Washington, on learning the American had declined a third term of office, that he was “the greatest character of the age”. George III marvelled at Washington because, despite entreaties that he continue as president, Washington had voluntarily ceded power.…

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2023

Drop the bad idea of simultaneous elections

Simultaneous elections risk a blurring of the distinct forums and arenas of democracy in India

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Time for Chutkan to put a stop to Trump

"The sad fact is that no one, including Judge Chutkan, has been willing to employ the power of the judicial system"

Salon · Sep 12, 2023

The Indigenous voice debate is testing Australia’s democracy – and we can’t give in to rancorous polarisation

Peter Dutton knows that the louder the contention about the voice gets, the more Australians will switch off

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023