More red-shirt leaders join Pheu Thai ranks Two former leaders of the now-dissolved United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) have officially joined the Pheu Thai Party. Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022
New world order starting in SE Asia Right here, right now, the new international order is in the making. Because of the war in Ukraine, the divided world and its leaders had to rendezvous in Southeast Asia for nearly a week recently. Those with the stamina to last the duration have benefited the most from bilateral discussions,… Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022
Will Trump's indictment break the spell? Former associate White House counsel says Garland, DOJ are going "by the book" and have a "rock solid" case Salon · Nov 28, 2022
Hong Kong's top court lets UK lawyer defend publisher Lai Hong Kong’s top court has upheld a ruling to let a veteran British lawyer defend pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai at his national security trial this week despite fierce opposition from the pro-Beijing camp The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Gambling shops' grip on town centre creates fear and anger as struggling locals face triple-whammy 'I think it’s a disgrace because mums and dads are going into betting shops and they can’t give to their children if they waste money betting' Manchester Evening News · Nov 28, 2022
Secret ministries ‘undermined democracy’: Morrison to face censure motion The federal government will move a censure motion against former prime minister Scott Morrison over his accumulation of secret ministries. Prime Minister The New Daily · Nov 28, 2022
Simon Schama’s History of Now review – this highly personal show is simplistic and outdated The academic’s look at truth, democracy and art has its heart very much in the right place. But too often it’s fighting old battles rather than grasping the modern reality of untruths The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022
Ex Green MSP Andy Wightman reveals he 'won't support' indyref2 yet FORMER Scottish Greens MSP Andy Wightman has revealed that he won’t support another independence referendum until support for leaving the Union is… The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022
Supreme Court independence ruling will take Yes movement to new heights, claims Keith Brown Keith Brown, who has served as the SNP's depute since 2018, said the ruling will only intensify the demand for independence. Daily Record · Nov 27, 2022
Indy movement set to 'hit new heights' following Supreme Court ruling, SNP say THE Scottish independence movement is set to “hit new heights” as it makes the democratic case for the country to have a say on its future… The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022
Unionist parties' ‘duplicity’ has been laid bare, Keith Brown says THE Supreme Court ruling on an independence referendum has exposed the “utter fiction” of the UK as a partnership of equals and will see the Yes… The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022
Why media missed the mark on midterms Today's news media simply refuses to recognize that the story of democracy in America is changing Salon · Nov 27, 2022
Indyref2 ruling will take Yes movement to new heights, claims SNP depute leader Keith Brown accused political rivals of ‘running scared of democracy’. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022
Be thankful — and get back to work America turned back the "red wave," and that's a reason to give thanks. But the hard work still lies ahead Salon · Nov 26, 2022
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 26, 2022 Forget Your Democracy Sausage ‘Cos A Polling Place In Melb Was Selling Oysters Champagne This is democracy manifest!
The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2022 Section 30 order would 'honour democracy' after de facto referendum, say SNP A SECTION 30 order granted after a pro- independence win in a de facto referendum would “honour democracy”, the convener of the SNP ’s…
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022 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.
ABC News · Nov 26, 2022 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.
Reuters · Nov 26, 2022 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.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022 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 Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022 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 Conversation · Nov 24, 2022 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,…
Daily Record · Nov 24, 2022 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".
The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2022 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) · Nov 24, 2022 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”.