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Section 30 after de facto referendum would ‘honour democracy’ – top SNP member

The SNP’s policy development convener said there could be another referendum after a single-issue election.

The Independent UK

Taiwan votes in local elections amid tensions with China

As polls open, Taiwan's president frames local elections as being about sending a message to the world about the island's determination to defend its democracy.

ABC News

Taiwan president quits as party head after China threat bet fails to win votes

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Saturday after her strategy to frame local elections as showing defiance to China's rising bellicosity failed to pay off and win public support.

Reuters

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You can keep your democracy sausage. Nothing says election day like a cake stall

I won’t just be lining up to vote. I’ll be making a beeline for anything containing Copha, cakes with a face and hedgehog slice

The Guardian - AU

EXPLAINER: How could allies help Netanyahu beat charges?

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return to office, from where he could try to make his yearslong legal troubles disappear through new legislation advanced by his far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies

The Independent UK

Why bullying in politics is a matter of democracy

Dominic Raab, the UK’s deputy prime minister, has become the latest figure in the government to be accused of bullying. Bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct are always serious matters. They can harm a victim’s personal and professional development and wellbeing, and create cultures of fear and intimidation. In political contexts,…

The Conversation

Nicola Sturgeon calls on UK Government to 'respect democracy' and open talks on IndyRef2

The First Minister accused Unionist politicians of wanting "to silence Scotland's voice because they are scared of what Scotland might say".

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Unionist politicians accuse Nicola Sturgeon of 'Trump' tactics on independence

UNIONIST politicians have accused the SNP of drawing from the “Trump playbook” after those opposed to a second referendum were accused of…

The National (Scotland)

Yes campaign should shun 'imprisoned and shackled' rhetoric, says senior SNP MP

After the Supreme Court decision, the First Minister said she would not allow “Scottish democracy to be a prisoner of Westminster”.

The National (Scotland)

'Democracy will prevail' - Lanarkshire MSP in call for IndyRef2 after Supreme Court verdict

The Supreme Court ruled the Scottish Government could not legally hold a second referendum next year

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon insists 'Scottish democracy won't become a prisoner of Westminster' following Supreme Court verdict

The First Minister said she would 'seek to find a way in which the people of Scotland can express their views' after the Supreme Court verdict.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon delivers action call to Yessers across Scotland

NICOLA Sturgeon has sent a message to Yes activists, including an appeal to put a sign on protecting Scotland's democracy up on their windows.

The National (Scotland)

Tasmanian parliament numbers restored, as Peg Putt's camp chair stunt of 1998 comes full circle

Twenty three years ago, Peg Putt dragged a rickety old camp chair out of her garage and smuggled it into the Tasmanian parliament. She did it as a protest for democracy — and this week's victory has left her "quite emotional".

ABC News

Everything Nicola Sturgeon said today as Scottish Government loses Indyref2 court case

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made a statement after the case for a second independence referendum, which the SNP hoped would take place next year, was denied by the UK Supreme Court

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Douglas Ross accused of 'leading the charge' in denying Scottish democracy

The Constitution Secretary answered an urgent question tabled by the Scottish Tory leader on Wednesday afternoon following the ruling

The Conversation

Midterm election results reflect the hodgepodge of US voters, not the endorsement or repudiation of a candidate’s or party’s agenda

The results from the U.S. midterm elections came as a shock to many. The sitting president’s party typically suffers significant losses in House, Senate and gubernatorial races in the first midterm election of a president’s term. Several projections leading up to Election Day speculated that a “red wave” – at…

Insider UK

Democracy at stake after Supreme Court ruling – Sturgeon

An SNP conference will be held in the new year to discuss a proposed 'de facto referendum'

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: Democracy at stake after Supreme Court rules against indyref2 plan

The Scottish First Minister now plans to use the next general election to seek to establish majority support for independence.

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Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon speech in full as First Minister reacts to Supreme Court verdict

The First Minister claimed Scottish democracy could "not be denied" after the Supreme Court ruled that Holyrood could not hold a referendum without Westminster approval.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon insists 'Scottish democracy will not be denied' following Supreme Court defeat

The First Minister has confirmed the SNP will use the next general election as a "de facto" referendum on independence after the Supreme Court blocked her original plan for a vote next year.

Los Angeles Times

Mark Z. Barabak: Liars lose and deniers are denied. In the midterms, democracy comes out ahead

Today we discuss liars, deniers and standing at the precipice.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Gen Z and millennials turned out in the midterms. They have good reason to pay attention

Perhaps the youngest voters in our democracy are beginning to see that they can effect change. The midterm elections saw historic turnout among this voting bloc ranging in age from 18 to 29. Generation Z and millennials, as the youth like to say, “turned up.” The political party that zooms…

Tribune News Service

Editorial: DeSantis’ ‘dystopian’ idea of free speech

The hypocrisy of Florida’s freedom governor was on display again last week after a federal judge halted enforcement of a state gag order at Florida’s colleges and universities. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Mark Walker of the Northern District in Tallahassee called Florida’s new Stop WOKE Act, which restricts speech…

Salon

Donald Trump's comeback is not funny

This man is the most dangerous political figure in recent history. Stop making fun of him and tell the truth

The Guardian - US

Still alive: American democracy, Biden’s bad jokes – and two turkeys

High on the Democrats’ midterm success, the octogenarian president presides over the annual pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkeys

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