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Trial of Hong Kong democracy activists opens two years after arrests under national security law

The trial of 16 Hong Kong democracy activists charged in January 2021 under a controversial national security law imposed by Beijing begins under tight security.

ABC News

Hong Kong's largest national security trial begins

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's largest national security trial opened Monday with dozens of pro-democracy figures accused of trying to topple the government in a case critics say reflects the criminalisation of dissent in the Chinese territory.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong: landmark national security trial of 47 democracy advocates begins

Protests as former politicians, activists, campaigners and community workers appear in court accused of ‘conspiracy to commit subversion’

The Guardian - AU

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Inaugural Canberra Forum trials grassroots democracy

Canberrans spoke up about the hot topics they want advocated for in Parliament.

The Canberra Times

New Israeli Government's Judicial Reforms are not Anti-Democratic—But they May Create a Tyranny of the Majority

By destroying judicial review, they would empower the narrow right-wing majority to violate the rights of minorities.

Reason

Hong Kong's largest national security trial to begin with 47 in dock

HONG KONG - The trial of 47 of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city.

Bangkok Post

Red shirt loyalists seen as 'a subdued force'

Pheu Thai is looking to end the rule of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who has expressed hopes to carry on in office for a maximum of two years, by scoring a landslide win in the next general election.

Bangkok Post

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Govt more democratic this year, survey finds

The government is delighted with a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report that Thailand's ranking on a democracy index has improved more than any other country in the world over the past year, says government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

Bangkok Post

Albanese says Indigenous voice next step in reconciliation and opponents ‘trying to start a culture war’

In a speech on Sunday, PM to argue referendum comes at a time of increasing polarisation when democracy needs to be ‘protected’

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong 47: trial of dozens in pro-democracy movement set to begin under national security laws

Group of legislators, activists and community workers are accused of holding unofficial pre-election primaries that authorities say constitutes subversion

The Guardian - AU

Israel's far-right government wants the power to override its Supreme Court

Despite huge protests, Israel's new far-right government is doubling down on its first major initiative: to weaken the judiciary. Hungary and Poland's far-right did the same when they entered office.

WEKU

Taiwan Legislator Criticizes China Response to Possible Taipei Visit by US Official

You Si-kun, the president of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, is calling China’s response to the possibility of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s visiting Taiwan “excessive.”

The News Lens

Changing the Democratic presidential primary calendar is the right move

Let’s enact this fairer primary calendar and move on to other business: defending workers, strengthening democracy — and making sure the 2024 Democratic National Convention is in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

TV Newsance 200: #RTVToadies makes a comeback

RTV Toadies makes a comeback. The three judges are back with a new set of tasks. What does it take to be a primetime toady? Watch to find out. We also look at why we started TV Newsance and our journey so far. TV news is one of the most…

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WEKU

Mexico's president says he won't seek an unconstitutional second term

His comments are important, because democracy in Latin America is in retreat. The president of El Salvador has announced he will defy constitutional term limits and run again for president next year.

ABC News

Norfolk Island residents concerned years without elected council could lead to lack of democracy

With no elected council or state member of parliament, and a federal MP 1,000 kilometres away, residents on this island say they are facing a democratic deficit.

The Guardian - UK

Democracy does not always go hand in hand with liberalism – that is the problem

Letter: From Putin to Erdoğan, democratically elected leaders are routinely ignoring constitutional limits on their powers, writes Piergiuseppe Fortunato

Salon

Sorry, Joe, McCarthy's no “decent man”

Hate to break the news to President Biden, but this isn't your father's Republican Party

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Al Jazeera

Democracy ‘on trial’ as Hong Kong 47 prepare to face court

Picked up in a dawn raid two years ago, the activists and politicians are charged over an unofficial primary.

The Conversation

University presidents' trip to Israel undermines academic freedom and democracy

Multiple presidents of Canadian universities travelled to Israel in August of 2022.

Newsroom.co.nz

Rod Oram: Floods and strikes should shock NZ from complacency

We can avoid a recession if companies invest wisely in their future; our mood will be the crucial determinant.

Los Angeles Times

Nancy Pelosi backs Adam Schiff's bid for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat

Democratic stalwart and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Rep. Adam B. Schiff's bid for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, as long as incumbent Dianne Feinstein doesn't seek reelection.

Bangkok Post

Rights groups petition Supreme Court for bail reform

Eight human rights and democracy organisations submitted an open letter to the president of the Supreme Court on Thursday asking it to release detained political activists and to review court regulations on bail conditions.

The Conversation

The body choosing Kenya's election commission is being overhauled – how this could strengthen democracy

Kenya has new rules for choosing the people who run its elections.

ABC News

Thailand soars up democracy rankings as other Asian nations stagnate or fall down list

Thailand's ranking on a democracy index has improved more than any other country in the world over the past year, even as other nations in Asia have seen their scores fall.

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