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Biden: Election shows US is ‘ready to play’ in global affairs - Roll Call

Speaking in Indonesia, Biden said the midterm results were an affirmation of democracy because election deniers were defeated.

Roll Call · Nov 14, 2022

Election-deniers lose in Arizona, Nevada

Democrats win key races in Western states as election deniers go down — but Arizona governor's race undecided

Salon · Nov 14, 2022

Across the US, a return to democratic order. Will it last?

There was no violence in the midterm elections last week, and many election deniers lost and quietly conceded

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Are the lunatics right about Ukraine?

We face only bad choices — but it's time to face them. Is a proxy war over Ukraine worth the risk of apocalypse?

Salon · Nov 13, 2022

Democrats’ triumph may be miraculous but US is still split down the middle

The midterms are a win for democracy but many Republicans await a third Trump bid

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022

Zachary Quinto: ‘There’s a tremendous fear around openly gay men in our industry’

The Star Trek actor talks to Louis Chilton about the ‘provocateur’ Ryan Murphy, how TV has damaged debate, and why he thinks democracy may not survive

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022

Nobel peace laureate Maria Ressa: ‘In 2024, democracy could fall off a cliff’

The journalist, who is facing prison in the Philippines, talks about the dark side of social media and why truth is being eroded in politics

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022

Biden thanks Cambodia PM for stance on Russia war

U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday thanked Cambodia's prime minister and chair of the ASEAN regional bloc for his critical remarks about the war in Ukraine, and said he was looking forward to democracy returning to army-ruled Myanmar.

Reuters · Nov 12, 2022

Commentary: Time is running out to save local news from Big Tech

Local journalism is a cornerstone of democracy and a vital source of information for communities across the country, with newsrooms covering local politics, high school sports, local business openings, cultural events and other matters that help a community remain vibrant and connected. But the industry is facing an existential crisis…

Tribune News Service · Nov 11, 2022

Australia’s progressive forces show signs of fracturing – and a test on free and fair elections looms

I suspect Australians don’t want to be spectators in an electoral arms race where wealthy individuals exercise oversized influence in our democracy

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2022