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Giorgia Meloni may be no fascist. But she evokes grim memories of Italy’s past

An election win for her Brothers of Italy would be a threat to democracy across Europe

The Guardian - UK

11 Opposition parties to fight EVM 'misuse', money power and media

Three resolutions were passed at a conference attended by these parties in the National Capital

The Hindu

Italy's Letta: Italian right-wing threatens Europe democracy

The leader of Italy's Democratic Party is warning of the threats to European democracy posed by Italy's right-wing nationalistic parties

The Independent UK

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Liz Cheney fights for her House seat as Trumpists vow to ‘send her packing’

Her leadership role on the January 6 panel makes her a martyr for democracy to some – and an apostate to others

The Guardian - US

To survive, democracy must have support from every American who cherishes it

Just last week, a group of historians warned President Joe Biden that today’s threats to democracy are similar to the pre-Civil War era and the homegrown sympathy for fascism before World War II.

Chicago Sun-Times

Martin Schram: Defund the no-longer law-and-order party!

Suddenly, news screens throughout our land are flooding us with new fears. Once again, it feels like we may be trapped in a reoccurring national nightmare that threatens to divide us and shatter our democracy.

Tribune News Service

At 75, India’s democracy is under pressure like never before

Since its independence in 1947, India has transformed from a poverty-stricken nation into one of the world's fastest-growing economies

The Independent UK

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Democracy facing a difficult situation: Alagiri

All institutions are under attack under eight years of the Narendra Modi government, says the Congress leader

The Hindu

Commentary: Shared company ownership may be the missing path to the American dream

Only half of American adults born in 1980 make as much as their parents did at the same age. Here's how employee ownership could bridge the gap.

Fortune

Brazil pro-democracy manifestos aim to curb Bolsonaro's election threats

Brazilian business leaders, intellectuals and artists gathered on Thursday to read manifestos defending democratic institutions after attacks by President Jair Bolsonaro that have raised fears he could reject the results of October's presidential election.

Reuters

Citizens’ manifesto declares Brazilian democracy facing ‘immense danger’

Declaration comes amid fears Jair Bolsonaro could attempt January 6-style coup to retain power if voted out in October

The Guardian - US

China renews Taiwan threats, island cites 'wishful thinking'

China has renewed its threat to attack Taiwan following almost a week of war games near the island, amid international condemnation and a stinging rebuke from the self-governing democracy's government

The Independent UK

Commentary: Democracy’s survival depends on fighting demagogues. The GOP is embracing them

The House select committee’s investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection has hammered home a fundamental truth about democracy. This cherished form of government, rooted in the will of the people, can be upended by demagogues when political party gatekeepers do not block their ascent to power.

Los Angeles Times

Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China ends largest-ever military exercises

Taiwan's army held another live-fire drill Thursday after Beijing ended its largest-ever military exercises around the island and repeated threats to bring the self-ruled democracy under its control.

France 24

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan Holds Military Drill after China Repeats Threats

Taiwan's army held another live-fire drill Thursday after Beijing ended its largest-ever military exercises around the island, as it repeated threats to bring the self-ruled democracy under its control. Beijing has raged at a trip to Taiwan last week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi -- the highest-ranking elected American…

Los Angeles Times

Congo tests boundaries of democracy, climate action during Blinken visit

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — America’s top diplomat on Wednesday was hoping to showcase the potential for democracy and climate action here in one of Africa’s largest countries. But backsliding reality got in the way.

The Guardian - UK

David Beetham obituary

Other lives: Politics professor known for his work on democracy and human rights whose teaching style made political theory accessible and relevant

The Independent UK

Italy's far-right Meloni on vote: I'm no danger to democracy

Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, who is leading in opinion polls ahead of next month's elections, is insisting she won't be a danger to democracy if she becomes the country's next premier

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The Northern Agenda: The last house on Holcombe Close

The Wilson family are all that stand in the way of a £250m regeneration project

The Conversation

Taiwan's rocky road to independence and democracy

Published in 1946, the novel Orphan of Asia, by Taiwanese author Wu Zhou-liu, tells the story of Hu Tai-ming. Born in Japan-occupied Taiwan, brought up in the Chinese tradition, Hu is forced into the Japanese educational system. Eventually he finds himself excluded by the Japanese, and witnessing the horror of…

Salon

GOP fascism rises, despite Kansas vote

In Pennsylvania and Arizona, Big Lie supporters have won GOP nominations for governor and other key races

The Hindu

Administering oath to rebel MLAs amounts to murder of democracy and Constitution, claims Shiv Sena

By finally taking the ministerial oath, the rebels have taken a dip in the Ganga river. But will they be able to “wash the sin of betrayal?" an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' asked.

Reuters

U.S. defense secretary raises concerns for Tunisia democracy

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday that Tunisia's "dream of self-government" was in danger, adding to U.S. criticism of the president's expansion of powers that has already prompted accusations of "unacceptable interference".

The Hindu

Droupadi Murmu’s election showcases strength of our democracy: Arjun Munda

Mr. Munda meets President on Indigenous Peoples Day

Manchester Evening News

The Northern Agenda: Hosepipe ban not on the horizon in North

Emergency measures being taken down south as drought fears grow

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