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Weimar by Katja Hoyer review – the town that changed Germany

It was the birthplace of the liberal tradition, but also the incubator for Nazism – what can this historic city tell us about democracy?

The Guardian - UK · May 14

Don Tzu vs 'philosopher king' Xi: Decoding the worldviews of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping

Trump’s philosophy is often mistaken for the absence of philosophy, but absence can become a system if practised with sufficient confidence. Every problem becomes a deal, every deal becomes a performance, every performance requires a winner, and the winner, ideally before anyone checks the paperwork, is Donald Trump.

The Times of India · May 13

The United Nations Raises the Alarm About the 'Erosion' of the Democracy in Latin America

The United Nations is warning that democracies across Latin America and the Caribbean are facing a "gradual erosion," citing growing political polarization, distrust in institutions, corruption and violence as some of the biggest threats confronting the region.

Latin Times · May 13

Why Vijay’s First Day as CM Sparked a Tamil Identity Row

For C. Joseph Vijay, May 10 was meant to be the symbolic beginning of a new political chapter. The actor-turned-politician, whose rise has already altered Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, took oath as Chief Minister amid enormous public attention, ending decades of uninterrupted dominance by the state’s traditional Dravidian power centres.…

MyLifeXP · May 11

The next Voting Rights Act must outlaw gerrymandering

The supreme court has gutted one of the strongest federal tools we had against the most effective weapon in US politics

The Guardian - US · May 10

Whoever wins today’s elections, democracy is the loser under first past the post

This outdated system is destroying trust in politics. It’s time for Labour to follow Wales and Scotland’s example and introduce PR in the UK, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · May 7

The American Revolution’s triumphant story of democracy and freedom overlooks loyalists who paid a steep price for allegiance to Britain

On the eve of the American Revolution, Matthias Aspden made a decision that would change the trajectory of his life. A wealthy merchant from Philadelphia, Aspden carefully prepared to leave his home in March 1776 as rumors of revolution circulated. He drafted a will and appointed trusted friends to manage…

The Conversation · May 7

Greece, the birthplace of democracy, wants to put humanity ahead of AI

Greece is poised to enact significant constitutional changes, notably an amendment mandating that artificial intelligence must serve human society.

The Independent UK · May 7

From the economy to culture: What makes Europeans proud?

Renaissance art in Italy, democracy in Sweden and people in Spain... Europeans define national pride in unique ways.

Euronews · May 7

Vijay’s Political Films: 5 Must-Watch Movies of the TVK Leader

The journey of Vijay from a mass entertainer to the face of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is not a sudden leap into politics, but a carefully layered narrative built over years through cinema. Long before his official political entry and electoral success in 2026, his films had already begun reflecting themes…

Times Life · May 6