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The Maldives' incumbent President Solih will face seven other candidates in next month's election

Incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and seven other candidates have registered to run in the Maldives’ presidential elections next month, the island archipelago’s fourth since becoming a multiparty democracy in 2008

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Congress could not understand importance of Panchayati Raj system: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is the biggest example where democracy has been established at the ground level after 2019, following the abrogation of Article 370. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 7, 2023

Antisemitism infects Donald Trump

"Preserving democracy requires unmasking and countering these deceptions"

Salon · Aug 7, 2023

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Re-imagining democracy for the 21st century, possibly without the trappings of the 18th century

Imagine that we’ve all – all of us, all of society – landed on some alien planet, and we have to form a government: clean slate. We don’t have any legacy systems from the U.S. or any other country. We don’t have any special or unique interests to perturb our…

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2023

SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav hails restoration of Rahul Gandhi’s LS membership; Says, “Faith in democracy, judiciary increased”

The Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who was disqualified from the lower house in March 2023 has been reinstated as the Wayanad MP. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 7, 2023

Rahul Gandhi, India’s main opposition leader, reinstated to parliament

Gandhi returns as member days after Supreme Court suspended his defamation conviction in Modi surname case.

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2023

The election that could determine the future of democracy in Ohio

Ohio will be voting on a measure that makes it harder to amend the constitution in a high-stakes election – and the Republican proposal is ‘minority rule’, experts say

The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2023

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Trump’s assault on American justice gives inspiration to authoritarians everywhere

Last week’s outburst against his prosecutors is part of a long campaign that many fear is in danger of subverting democracy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

Niger’s coup adds to chaos in the Sahel, but it may also offer some hope

The military takeover in one of west Africa’s more stable states has huge implications for democracy on the continent – and the response of its neighbours is crucial

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

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 · Aug 5, 2023

‘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 · Aug 5, 2023

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?

WEKU · Aug 5, 2023

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 · Aug 5, 2023

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 · Aug 4, 2023

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The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

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.

Salon · Aug 4, 2023

Trump has lost control of his narrative

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

Dynamite News · Aug 4, 2023

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:

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

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

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The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2023

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.

TV Tech · Aug 3, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

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 Conversation · Aug 3, 2023

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,…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

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 · Aug 3, 2023

‌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

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