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Will Labour really axe the Lords, that laughing stock of democracy? I’ll believe it when I see it

It is time for this institution to be replaced by a council of the people, but Starmer may not have the stomach for reform, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

I’m unconvinced by the monarchy’s surprisingly risky re-invention

Monarchy makes no rational sense these days. The monarch is a small god to commune around but we are a democracy now, and they must please us, not we them. The British monarchy reinvents itself constantly: that is why it survives while every other major European monarchy — the Russian,…

Evening Standard

Sudanese generals, pro-democracy group sign framework deal

Sudan’s ruling generals and the main pro-democracy group have signed a framework deal until elections but key dissenters have stayed out of the agreement

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Trump news – live: Trump denies calling to ‘terminate’ the Constitution in furious Truth Social post

Former president draws bipartisan condemnation for antidemocratic remarks

The Independent UK

Citizen assemblies and the challenges of democratic equality

There are a wide range of ways to create decision-making bodies in democratic societies. Elections are one of the most common, with individuals stepping forward and seeking public support. If elected by their fellow citizens, they then take action on their behalf. This is known as representative democracy. An alternative…

The Conversation

Supreme Court weighs 'most important case' on democracy

The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case that could dramatically alter voting in 2024 and beyond

The Independent UK

How democracy won in Michigan this year

A grassroots movement in our state ended gerrymandering — and the results are clear. Your state can do it too

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Tory MP who declared ‘God save the King of Bahrain’ in speech received £10k in hospitality from regime

‘Lavish trips’ funded by autocracies are ‘seriously damaging to our democracy’, parliamentarians say

The Independent UK

Hong Kong divided over China's COVID-19 protests

The recent wave of protests against China’s anti-virus restrictions was a ray of hope among some supporters of Hong Kong’s own pro-democracy movement after local authorities stifled it using a national security law

The Independent UK

Mexico owes its young democracy to its elections institute. The president wants to dismantle it

MEXICO CITY — For most of the last century, elections in Mexico were a farce.

Los Angeles Times

Quebec parliament refuses entry to politicians over King Charles snub

QUEBECOIS politicians were denied entry to their parliament after refusing to swear fealty to King Charles.

The National (Scotland)

Healthy democracy requires trust -- these 3 things could start to restore voters' declining faith in US elections

The 2022 U.S. midterm elections ran relatively smoothly and faced few consequential accusations of fraud or mismanagement. Yet many Americans don’t trust this essential element of a democracy.

The Conversation

Billionaire Modi ally on verge of taking over independent Indian news channel

Gautam Adani’s takeover of NDTV is ‘serious threat to democracy’ in India, says news anchor

The Guardian - UK

Minister brushed off watchdog warning that voter ID plans are not ‘workable’

‘Insufficient time’ to roll out reforms in time for elections in May, says Electoral Commission chief

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Salon

Midterms didn't fix America's trauma

Many voters turned against Trump — and that's good. But beneath that momentary relief, the data is sobering

Dynamite News

Gujarat Polls: JP Nadda, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Urge People To Vote In Large Numbers

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also appealed to voters to vote in large numbers and contribute to strengthening democracy. Read on for details :

The Canberra Times

David Pope defines democracy as Cartoonist of the Year

His depiction of the new Prime Minister surfing a "teal" wave summed it up.

Newsroom.co.nz

Council elections review: 'Local democracy is too important to just let slide'

Local Govt NZ seeks cross-party support for short, sharp, independent review of local elections, after the fiasco of record-low turnout and unrepresentative results.

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Warning of risk of 'news deserts' as Scottish media institute launched

THE decline in local newspapers risks “driving democracy off a cliff”, the chair of a new Scottish media institute has warned.

ABC News

Pro-democracy movement unites Chinese Australians as community speaks out against zero-COVID policy

Hundreds of protesters from Australia's Chinese community turned out in solidarity with those in China, the majority were Han Chinese people — the largest ethnic group in mainland China.

The Conversation

Janusz Walus and parole for prisoners serving life sentences in South Africa: the weaknesses of the court's decision

The murder of Chris Hani, a South African liberation struggle hero, by Janusz Walus on 10 April 1993 almost derailed the country’s transition from apartheid to democracy. Now, almost 30 years later, the constitutional court has ruled that Walus (69) must be released on parole. The move has been met…

The Conversation

Who is Jimmy Lai? The Hong Kong newspaper owner's upcoming show trial is symbolic of the struggle with the mainland and its values

Amid the widespread anti-zero-COVID protests in mainland China, political and judicial persecution in Hong Kong continues in the criminal court, where key pro-democracy figures and journalists are facing national security trials that could result in life in jail.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Oath Keepers founder guilty of seditious conspiracy

Trial was biggest test yet for authorities after attack that shook foundations of democracy. Plus, Senate votes to protect same-sex marriages

Bangkok Post

Half world's democracies in decline, think tank says

STOCKHOLM: Half the world's democratic countries are experiencing an erosion of democracy, intensified by war in Ukraine and economic crisis, an international think tank said in a report on Wednesday.

Reuters

Half of world's democracies in decline -intergovernmental watchdog

Half of the world's democracies are in a state of decline amid worsening civil liberties and rule of law while already authoritarian governments are becoming more oppressive, an intergovernmental watchdog group said on Wednesday.

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