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As Petro visits, White House threatens new pressure on Maduro without democratic progress

President Joe Biden is open to increasing pressure on Venezuela if Nicolás Maduro fails to take concrete steps toward democratic elections, the Biden administration said on Thursday, as Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro visited the White House.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Biden thanks Colombia for hosting Venezuelan refugees, eyes deeper partnership

U.S. President Joe Biden praised Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday for his country's treatment of refugees from Venezuela and for his commitment to democracy and human rights.

Reuters

‘Bypassing democracy’: Victorian proposal to cut local councils’ planning powers draws ire

State government wants to fast-track developments in attempt to increase housing density in exisiting suburbs, close to public transport

The Guardian - AU

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Humza Yousaf hits back after Tory peer calls for Scottish devolution 'reverse'

The First Minister has vowed to “always defend our democracy” after a Tory peer called for Scottish devolution to be “reversed”.

The National (Scotland)

Fox lessons: Time to break up Big Media

Of course Dominion was out for a payday — we can't expect capitalism to bring down Fox News and save democracy

Salon

Yousaf vows to ‘defend our democracy’ after Tory peer suggests devolution review

The First Minister accused the Scottish Tories of agreeing with Lord Frost, despite their vocal criticism of his comments.

The Independent UK

Commentary: The silence from Fox News is deafening

At first when I heard the news of the unprecedented settlement in the Fox News defamation case of nearly $800 million I hoped this was a victory for democracy.

Tribune News Service

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Risks posed by foreign interference to be examined

The risk posed to Australia's democracy and social cohesion by foreign interference through social media platforms will be examined at a parliamentary hearing.

The New Daily

Rishi the Menace lets fly at Sir Softy at a PMQs that plumbs the depths

The PM looks delighted with himself but if this is democracy in action, then maybe we need a rethink

The Guardian - UK

Total TikTok ban should be next step: US commissioner

A US commissioner has told a federal inquiry a total ban on the social media app TikTok should be considered to deal with possible security concerns.

AAP

Fox News caves — a win for democracy

Don't feel disappointed by the end of the Fox News trial — it's a major victory for press freedom and democracy

Salon

Democracy itself is on the ballot in Alberta's upcoming election

During typical election campaigns, reasonable people can disagree about whether a government is competent, its policies are effective or its priorities are in step with society.

The Conversation

Macron’s action plan ‘rings hollow’ as critics take to the streets banging pots and pans

President Emmanuel Macron has given himself “a hundred days” to mend his broken rapport with the French, aiming for a rebound after a gruelling 100-day pension battle that has roiled the nation, infuriated millions, and deepened a crisis in French democracy.

France 24

Why Americans can't keep nice things

Blame the same right-wing forces who are trying to censor books, close libraries, and harass teachers

Salon

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Military Violence in Myanmar Is Worsening Amid Fierce Resistance and International Ambivalence

The escalating violence in Myanmar can be attributed to a miscalculation by the military regime over the resistance of the people and the ambivalence from the international community.

WEKU

Power, race, and fragile democracy in Tennessee

What an almost entirely white Republican supermajority in a gerrymandered state acting to expel two young Black democratic politicians reveals about race and democracy.

France 24

Sudan’s power struggle an ‘existential’ tussle between two generals, two armies

Mounting tension between Sudan’s two most powerful generals, each backed by a formidable force, has boiled over into open conflict just 18 months after they conspired to derail the country’s transition to democracy – with civilians caught in the crossfire of a deadly power struggle.

Los Angeles Times

Jean Guerrero: The lies of Fox News hurt far more than just Dominion Voting Systems

Fox News is now on trial for defamation, not for its years-long assault on American democracy and civil discourse.

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Salon

Connecting Thomas and Trump: corruption

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas operates by the same underlying principles of corrupt power as Donald Trump

Dynamite News

Rahul Gandhi, in a rally in Karnataka, targets BJP, RSS for attacking democracy, spreading hatred

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the ruling BJP and RSS of attacking democracy and spreading hatred and violence in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

Reuters

Hong Kong activist Wong jailed for 3 months over information breach

One of the most prominent democracy activists in Hong Kong over recent years, Joshua Wong, was sentenced on Monday to three months in prison over an information breach involving a police officer, according to a post on Wong's Facebook account.

Bangkok Post

Songs for life as it's no longer lived

Ad Carabao's new song Prachathipatung revives the myth of vote-buying and ignorance in rural society. The title is a coinage blending prachathipatai (democracy) and tung (money). On the track, parents ask children to return to their home village to vote for local politicians who give them money. It puts into…

Los Angeles Times

Pentagon leak details reservations for support of Ukraine from US allies Egypt, Israel and South Korea

WASHINGTON — Since the day Russia invaded Ukraine nearly 14 months ago, President Joe Biden has cited the strength of the widespread international commitment to the mission of defending an independent democracy against a brutal aggressor.

Newsroom.co.nz

Open Government head urges NZ to lead on transparency

As autocracies grow stronger, countries like New Zealand must stand up for open democracy, the head of a multilateral transparency initiative says.

Pedestrian.tv

A Syd Private School Will Charge Lads $20 If They Rock Up W/ A Mullet This Is Democracy Manifest

A miscarriage of justice.

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