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European Parliament says Hungary is no longer a 'full democracy'

Hungary is no longer a "full democracy" and the EU needs to do everything to bring it back into line with European values, the European Parliament said Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

US is becoming a 'developing country' on global rankings that measure democracy, inequality

The United States may regard itself as a “leader of the free world,” but an index of development released in July 2022 places the country much farther down the list.

The Conversation

EU lawmakers raise pressure to cut funds for Hungary over graft woes

A large majority of European Union lawmakers voted on Thursday to condemn damage to democracy in Hungary under veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban, stepping up pressure on the bloc to cut funding for the ex-communist country.

Reuters

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Commentary: Patriotism over polarization

Patriotism is defined as “love for or devotion to one’s country,” a value that, historically, Americans have shared very broadly. Yet one would not be criticized for questioning whether this trait is waning in the face of deep polarization, mounting national pessimism and politicization of the topic itself. In just…

Tribune News Service

Democracy is in crisis, and America must address that

Attacks on voting rights, unequal application of the law, MAGA Republicans and the fear of others are among the reasons for the threats our readers wrote to us about.

Chicago Sun-Times

Don’t take American democracy for granted

On Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, we’re reminding our readers of the challenges America faces in these fraught times — and how to fight back.

Chicago Sun-Times

German economy minister sees possible victory for democracy in Ukraine

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Thursday he could see the possibility of victory for democracy in Ukraine and vowed to send more weapons as the country battles to extend its territorial gains against Russia.

Reuters

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Popular governor of Indonesian capital 'prepared' to run for president

Reuters

A New Mexico official who joined the Capitol attacks is barred from politics – but the little-known law behind the removal has some potential pitfalls for democracy

A county court in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Sept. 6, 2022, became the first in more than 150 years to disqualify a person from public office because they participated in an insurrection.

The Conversation

Scott Morrison signs on with global political network home to ‘intolerant far right’

Mr Morrison’s register of interests was updated this week to reflect a new position on the board of the International Democrat Union.

The New Daily

Trump on Biden: "Enemy of the state"

Trump keeps threatening violence — and media keeps giving jobs to his stooges. What's wrong with this picture?

Salon

The Guardian view on Brazil’s election: never mind the voters – Bolsonaro plans to win

Editorial: The stakes could hardly be higher as election day approaches. Lula’s defeat would be disastrous for democracy and the planet

The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden and Cyril Ramaphosa: finding common ground amid divisions at home and abroad

US president Joe Biden’s invitation to South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa to meet at the White House, and the latter’s acceptance, are positive signs of renewed cooperation. But they do not suggest a return to the 1990s era of heady optimism between the two countries.

The Conversation

Biden says not all Republicans are Trumpists. But that position has limits

The president wants to separate ‘extremist Maga Republicans’ from the decent folks on the right. Can he?

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France 24

Kenya's President William Ruto sworn in after divisive vote

William Ruto has been sworn in as Kenya's president. He narrowly won the Aug. 9 election in East Africa’s most stable democracy over longtime opposition figure Raila Odinga. The Supreme Court last week rejected challenges to the official results.

WEKU

Democracy, are you OK? What recent history tells us about the state of politics

The U.K. has had four prime ministers in six years. Israel is about to have its fifth election in four years. Many in the U.S. still deny the 2020 election result. What is going on?

Evening Standard

Arrests of anti-monarchy protesters prompt free speech row

At least three arrests have been made in Scotland and Oxford on suspicion of breach of the peace and public order offences.

Chicago Sun-Times

A milestone in holding people accountable for Jan. 6

A New Mexico judge ruled that a county commissioner who participated in the attack on the U.S. Capitol can no longer hold public office.

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The Independent UK

Arrests of anti-monarchy protesters an affront to democracy – campaigners

At least three arrests have been made in Scotland and Oxford on suspicion of breach of the peace and public order offences.

The Hindu

CPI condemns Speaker’s comments on Amaravati farmers’ padayatra

Tammineni’s remarks are a threat to democracy, says Ramakrishna

Salon

Do Americans even understand democracy?

Shawn Rosenberg predicted the "inexorable decline" of democracy in 2019. But he still thinks it's not too late

Axios

Brian Stelter heads to Harvard while he figures out next gig

Stelter will convene discussions about threats to democracy — and possible responses by the media.

Daily Record

Ukrainian's continue to fight back against Putin's troops 200 days after war breaks out

They are not only fighting for their own survival against tyranny but in defence of democracy and a free Europe.

ABC News

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The Guardian - US

History will judge Republicans who stay silent about the big lie

If the democratic experiment called America continues to unravel because of what Republicans did or failed to do, they will live in infamy

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