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In Defense of Algorithms

They're good for us. They might even be good for democracy.

Reason · Dec 7, 2022

Voters really did choose democracy

America has a long way to go in redeeming democracy — but the midterm exit polls tell a story of hope

Salon · Dec 7, 2022

Commentary: The student vote provides an important road map for democracy and higher education

According to all available evidence, youth and college student voters turned out in force this election cycle, making a decisive impact on the 2022 midterms. While those results exceeded public expectations, they came as no surprise to organizers who work closely with the youth vote — especially those on college…

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

How a fringe legal theory at the Supreme Court could blowtorch American elections

Right-wing legal groups and Republican lawmakers put the so-called ‘independent state legislature’ theory at the centre of one of the most important tests for democracy in front of the US Supreme Court, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

High GA turnout: Good news for democracy

Post-midterms polling also shows Americans see the right to vote as a "kitchen table" issue

Salon · Dec 6, 2022

Gove defends housing targets climbdown to avert Tory revolt

Michael Gove said the new system would put ‘beauty and local democracy’ at the heart of the planning system.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Regional, Int’l Powers Welcome Sudanese Political Agreement

Several regional and international powers welcomed the signing of a framework deal between Sudan’s ruling generals and the main pro-democracy group on Monday. The deal pledges to establish a new, civilian-led transitional government to guide the country to elections and offers a path forward in the wake of Sudan's stalled…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 6, 2022

Indonesia bans sex outside marriage in new criminal code

Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday banned sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail, despite worries the laws may scare away tourists from its shores and harm investment.

Reuters · Dec 6, 2022

Sudan: Protesters rally in Khartoum as parties and military sign transition deal

Military leaders and the main pro-democracy group in Sudan have signed a deal to establish a civilian-led transitional government. But the accord has already been heavily criticised by democracy activists. Also, the ANC says it will vote against any attempts to impeach South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to…

France 24 · Dec 5, 2022

Philly DA Larry Krasner says GOP effort to remove him is part of an ‘authoritarian attack’ on democracy

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Monday that the Republican-led drive to impeach and remove him from office was part of a “generalized authoritarian attack” being waged by the GOP on democracy across the country.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 5, 2022