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Commentary: Democracy has no off-years

As our country celebrates Women’s History Month and looks ahead to local elections this fall, it’s important for us to celebrate the everyday heroines in communities across the country who are the essential workers of our democracy: poll workers.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023

Trudy Rubin: Israeli democracy is still under threat, even if Netanyahu has hit the 'pause' button

The urgent threat to Israeli democracy that brought that entire country to a halt on Sunday is far from over.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 30, 2023

Sir Mark Rowley: New ‘psychological tools’ could weed out malicious police recruits

The Met Commissioner said the police force was ‘tightening up’ its vetting processes for new and existing officers

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2023

US, UK, Japan, Australia denounce dissolution of Myanmar’s NLD

Myanmar’s military rulers disbanded Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD party ahead of new elections and to cement their power.

Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023

Harris enters the fray over democracy with visit to Tanzania

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping onto the front lines of the battle for democracy in Africa

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

To our Texas Observer Community

To our Texas Observer Community, This afternoon, the Texas Democracy Foundation has unanimously voted to rescind previous votes for layoffs. We have secured near-term pledges to bridge our immediate budget shortfall and feel confident that there is time for the Texas Observer to determine its future, thanks to the extraordinary…

Texas Observer · Mar 29, 2023

U.S. condemns Myanmar's decision to abolish 40 political parties

The United States on Wednesday condemned the decision by Myanmar's ruling junta to abolish 40 political parties, including the former ruling party National League for Democracy.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Biden kicks off Summit for Democracy with $690m funding pledge

NATO allies Turkey and Hungary not invited to the summit; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the event.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023

Does democracy fuel corruption? Most Ghanaians don't think so

Does democracy breed corruption – particularly in developing countries?

The Conversation · Mar 29, 2023

Labour calls for Scotland election and brands Tories and SNP ‘democracy deniers’

Shadow Scotland secretary Ian Murray said new First Minister Humza Yousaf has ‘no mandate’.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023