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‘The dream is to reform Bangladesh’: can a new leader steer the country towards democracy?

When Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled in the face of a mass uprising last week, a power vacuum was left in the 170 million-person country.

The Conversation

Hong Kong's Top Court Upholds Convictions Of Pro-Democracy Activists

Hong Kong's top court upholds convictions of pro-democracy activists for their involvement in a major anti-government protest in 2019, seen as a setback fo...

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7 prominent Hong Kong activists fail to overturn their convictions over 2019 protest

Seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists lost their final bid to overturn their convictions at the city’s top court on Monday over their roles in one of the biggest anti-government protests in 2019

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Vice President Harris Addresses Gaza Conflict At Detroit Rally

Vice President Kamala Harris addresses concerns on Gaza conflict, emphasizing democracy and dialogue amidst protests. Community leaders hopeful for new app...

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VP Candidate Tim Walz on "There's No Guarantee to Free Speech on Misinformation or Hate Speech, and Especially Around Our Democracy"

Robby Soave at Reason writes about this 2022 quote from Walz (MSNBC): https://youtu.be/y8ns76RCmWs [MARIA TERESA KUMAR, MNSBC HOST]: … I want to talk about what you just mentioned about misinformation, because, oftentimes before, in previous political chapters, disinformation, telling people were to vote the wrong way, that was kind of…

Reason

Members of Congress undermine the country – and their own legitimacy – with antidemocratic rhetoric

Blame was cast far and wide after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Obviously, the shooter was to blame, but depending on your perspective, you also blamed Democrats, Republicans or both for the highly charged partisan rhetoric that has heated up American political life and, for at least…

The Conversation

Jack Karlson, man behind iconic ‘succulent Chinese meal’ meme, dies aged 82

Jack Karlson went viral in 2009 after an old video of his dramatic 1991 arrest was posted on YouTube

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Americans Divided Over Threats To Democracy In Election

Survey reveals 75% of American adults view the upcoming presidential election as pivotal for U.S. democracy, with concerns varying based on political affil...

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Biden "not confident" Trump will concede

The president told Americans to take Trump's "bloodbath" threats and other attacks on democracy seriously

Salon

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Interrupt Vice President Kamala Harris In Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris faces protests in Michigan, emphasizing unity and democracy amidst challenges with diverse communities.

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Biden Expresses Concern Over Peaceful Transition Of Power

President Biden expresses concerns about a peaceful transition of power if Trump were to lose, highlighting the importance of upholding democracy and patri...

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The key to tackling unrest is reforming democracy so that people feel heard

Letter: Citizens’ assemblies can bring together people with diametrically opposing views, to act for the common good, writes Daphne Cotton

The Guardian - UK

Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate tasked with rebuilding democracy in Bangladesh

A Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer, Muhammad Yunus has been credited with lifting millions out of poverty in his native Bangladesh. He arrived back in Dhaka on Thursday, tasked with steering the South Asian country out of chaos after mass protests and spiralling unrest forced longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee.

France 24

'These are weird people': Tim Walz's simple takedown of Republicans goes viral

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz struck rhetorical gold when he referred to Donald Trump and Republicans as "just weird" in a July interview. Even dire warnings about the threat Trump poses to American democracy have not resonated as well as Walz's simple take: "These guys are creepy and, yes, just weird…

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President Biden Praises Kamala Harris For Choosing Tim Walz

President Biden supports VP Harris' choice of Gov. Walz as running mate, emphasizing their commitment to democracy and American values.

The Guardian - UK

Sheikh Hasina: child of the revolution who eroded Bangladesh’s democracy

The sudden downfall of the world’s longest-serving female leader has ended one of South Asia’s most enduring political dynasties. But will Hasina’s legacy be huge development gains or rights abuses and alleged killings?

The Conversation

Grassroots efforts to increase voting are gaining momentum in these states, even as other states make voting harder

Many people justifiably believe that democracy is under attack in the U.S. and the country’s election system is at risk.

The Guardian - UK

The Latin American left is smart not to pick a side over Venezuela’s contested election result

Attempts to get Nicolás Maduro back to the negotiating table highlight the influence of a younger generation of voters, says journalist Jordana Timerman

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LG has power to nominate 'aldermen' in MCD, pronounces Supreme Court

Reacting to the verdict, Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said on Monday that it was a “blow to democracy.” Read further on Dynamite News:

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Trump Defends Himself Against 'Threat To Democracy' Accusations

Former President Trump defends himself against accusations of threatening democracy, asserting he is actually working to save it.

The Guardian - UK

Silicon Valley’s Trump supporters are dicing with the death of democracy

In 2016, some said comparisons between the rises of Trump and Hitler were misguided. But as tech’s titans donate millions, worrying new parallels emerge

The Guardian - UK

Russian dissidents freed in prisoner swap speak of deal ‘dilemma’

Activists say they never agreed to leave their homeland and vow to continue fighting for democracy in Russia

The Guardian - US

‘It’s not a theoretical proposition’: the ‘war game’ imagining a coup in the US

A tense new documentary highlights a program using a mock situation room to play out a terrifying fictional scenario putting ‘democracy in jeopardy’

The Conversation

Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Guardian - UK

Let’s Be Honest by Jess Phillips review – the case for democracy

Mixing memoir and polemic, exasperation and enthusiasm, the Labour MP offers a candid account of clickbait politics and Tory misrule

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