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Oath Keepers never wanted Jan. 6 to end

Gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels promised "Republicans will never lose" again if he seizes power in Wisconsin

Salon · Nov 3, 2022

The worrying rise of the F-word (fascism) - could it ever happen in the UK?

From France and Italy to Sweden, more and more far right parties are seemingly coming out of nowhere and finding support and success. Could it ever happen in the UK? Samuel Fishwick investigates

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2022

Democracy, gas prices and fascism

Americans understand that democracy is in dire peril. That doesn't mean they believe in it, or give a damn

Salon · Nov 3, 2022

'Democracy is at risk': Biden warns about political violence ahead of midterms

Warning that democracy itself is in peril, President Joe Biden called on Americans Wednesday night to use their ballots in next week's midterm elections to stand up against lies, violence and dangerous “ultra MAGA" election disruptors who are trying to “succeed where they failed” in subverting the 2020 elections.

France 24 · Nov 3, 2022

A Netanyahu government would probably clash with the Biden administration

RAANANA, Israel — In the waning days of his most recent stint as Israel’s prime minister — just over a year ago — Benjamin Netanyahu made no secret of his disdain for President Joe Biden.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 3, 2022

Biden has faith in "American experiment"

During President Biden's pre-midterms speech, he warns against conspiracy theories and voter violence

Salon · Nov 3, 2022

Biden warns that election deniers will lead the US down a ‘path to chaos’

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued a stark warning Wednesday about threats to American democracy, using a prime-time speech to highlight the stakes in next week’s midterm election.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 2, 2022

Votes cast in midterms "will preserve democracy or put it at risk," Biden says

The president's speech hammered home the threat posed by election deniers.

Axios · Nov 2, 2022

Turning 'Saving Democracy' Into a Campaign Slogan Isn't Helping Save Democracy

Biden's planned address on Wednesday night will call out "those who deny the documented truth about election results and those who seek to undermine public faith in our system of government."

Reason · Nov 2, 2022

The West needs an energy alliance

The old line that "history does not repeat itself, but often rhymes", is an apt description of the evolving relationship between the West and its rivals. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union was a global superpower, owing to its military prowess. Today, Russia's armed forces appear to be in…

Bangkok Post · Nov 2, 2022