Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Democracy

Eamon Dunphy's new lease of life at 77: Podcast milestone, Trump, Brexit and friendship with Giles and Billo

In the week he released his 1500th episode of The Stand, Dunphy spoke to the Irish Mirror about Brexit, Trump, the potential fall of democracy - and John Giles

Irish Mirror

Ukrainians in Scotland 'celebrate democracy' on country's independence day

UKRAINIANS in Scotland have marked Ukrainian Independence Day with protests and gatherings amid the continuing Russian invasion.

The National (Scotland)

Adam Schiff on Trump and the road ahead

Conscience of the Congress says he's "more worried about the health of our democracy" now than after Jan. 6

Salon

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Black Lives Matter movement, Obama presidency explored in UT Austin professor’s new book

The period between Barack Obama’s inauguration as president and the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol marked a pivotal time for Black Americans to gain dignity and the ability to fully participate in democracy.

Tribune News Service

Tiny Homes for Las Vegas Homeless Demolished Over Code Violations

Plus: Trump sues over Mar-a-Lago raid, why people vote to "dismantle democracy," how Ireland ruined its rental market, and more...

Reason

Media reports around 2014 indyref were 'shocking', former BBC journalist says

A FORMER BBC journalist has stressed the need for a fair and balanced state broadcaster in an independent Scotland after becoming “seriously…

The National (Scotland)

Australia launches inquiry into former PM Scott Morrison: ‘Our democracy is precious’

‘Our democracy is precious. Australians deserve to know who is responsible for making decisions on their behalf’

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Yoga versus democracy? What survey data says about spiritual Americans' political behavior

As the United States gets less religious, is it also getting more selfish?

The Conversation

Scott Morrison showed a new contempt for democracy yesterday

In the face of these accusations the former PM was remorseless, despite lightly protesting otherwise and saying the episode came with “lessons learned”.

The New Daily

What Russian visit says about South Africa's commitment to human rights in the world

South Africa’s foreign policy is aimed at contributing to democracy, human rights and justice in the world. Yet its conduct often suits autocrats and despots. This is why defence minister Thandi Modise’s recent attendance at the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security has sparked criticism.

The Conversation

Commentary: Direct democracy saved abortion rights in Kansas — but we’re not in Kansas anymore

The results of the vote over a constitutional amendment that could have removed the right to abortion in Kansas gave rise to two common reactions: surprise (that a red state would vote in favor of abortion rights) and hope (that the process could be replicable elsewhere).

Chicago Tribune

Jean Guerrero: Latinophobia in mainstream news fuels the radical right

A main driver of democracy's decline in the United States is Latinophobia — from its central role in the rise of Donald Trump to its influence in the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Los Angeles Times

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai to plead not guilty in national security case

Democracy activist and Apple Daily founder will stand trial without jury and could face up to life in prison

The Guardian - UK

Scott Morrison's secret ministries: What we learned from the solicitor-general's advice

Anthony Albanese says the advice was a "very clear criticism" of the implications for Australia's parliamentary democracy. Here's what the advice said, and what happens next.

ABC News

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Salon

How right is winning "information war"

With no "shared understanding of reality," "confusion and doubt" are everywhere — and the far-right loves it

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Editorial: Election-deniers are poised to win key posts in swing states. They must not

With primary elections swirling all over the country, it’s easy to lose track of what’s happening where. But a recent Washington Post analysis clarifies a troubling pattern: In most of the half-dozen battleground states that will matter most in the 2024 presidential election, the GOP has nominated Trumpian election-deniers to…

The Guardian - US

Brian Stelter rebukes CNN on final show: ‘It’s not partisan to stand up to demagogues’

Host says, ‘It is not partisan to stand up for decency and democracy and dialogue,’ after CNN cancels media show Reliable Sources

360info

What jetskis, horses and gun-toting leaders have to do with international peace

Global leaders who style themselves as military strong men may weaken United Nations negotiations over the trade in arms.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Tribune News Service

Kansas recount confirms landslide win for abortion rights, but highlights risk to democracy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas reaffirmed its landslide vote to uphold abortion rights after election officials on Sunday finished a recount that never had any chance of changing the outcome but was sought by an election denier and anti-abortion activist advancing baseless allegations of fraud.

The Guardian - US

Ousted Republican reflects on Trump, democracy and America: ‘The place has lost its mind’

Rusty Bowers stood up to the former president’s demand that he overturn Arizona’s election result. He paid the price but has no regrets

Tribune News Service

6 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists plead guilty to subversion

HONG KONG — Six Hong Kongers who belonged to a pro-independence student group pleaded guilty on Saturday to charges of subverting the state under a Beijing-drafted security law, according to local media HK01.

The Guardian - UK

Angola’s young voters prepare to call for change in ‘existential’ election

A new generation could end decades of MPLA rule this week and serve notice on Africa’s veteran leaders in polls seen as test of democracy

Tribune News Service

Jonathan Bernstein: Look! It’s a sign democracy isn't totally broken

Lots of things are broken right now in U.S. politics. The good news is that there’s new evidence that one important thing is working just fine: When bad things happen presidents get less popular, and when good things happen? Their approval ratings improve.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Scholz Denounces Russian Repression on 2nd Anniversary of Navalny Poisoning

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has praised jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny on the second anniversary of his attempted poisoning and denounced Russia's clampdown on freedom of speech. In a video message on Saturday, Scholz said he had spoken with Navalny while he was recovering in hospital in Berlin and…

Daily Record

Margaret Ferrier must look in the mirror and do the right thing, it's time to go

Record View says her constituents and democracy are being done a disservice by the undignified insistence of carrying on as an MP.

1 … 220 221 222 223

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Warner Bros Discovery

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.