Biden likens Trump-aligned Republicans' ideology to "semi-fascism" at rally in Maryland "The MAGA Republicans don’t just threaten our personal rights and economic security, they're a threat to our very democracy." Axios · Aug 26, 2022
Biden accuses Trump-aligned Republicans of "semi-fascism" at Democrats' rally in Maryland "The MAGA Republicans don’t just threaten our personal rights and economic security, they're a threat to our very democracy." Axios · Aug 26, 2022
‘The survival of our planet is on the ballot’: Biden kicks off midterm campaigning with talk of high stakes President warns Maryland voters that democracy is still at stake despite Donald Trump’s defeat in 2020 The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
Even With Political Nemesis Prayuth on the Ropes, Thai Democracy Advocates Still Glum Despite the suspension of the prime minister, the same authoritarian players still dominate Thai politics. The News Lens · Aug 25, 2022
By not giving answers, government has made it clear it used Pegasus to weaken democracy: Congress By staying silent the government has made it clear that it used the Pegasus spyware against Rahul Gandhi, other opposition leaders, scientists, election commissioner, registrar of the Supreme Court, civil society activists, senior journalists, Gourav Vallabh said. The Hindu · Aug 25, 2022
Will Rahul Gandhi, Congress apologise on Pegasus issue: BJP The prime minister was accused of crushing democracy and parliamentary proceedings were disrupted over the issue. The Hindu · Aug 25, 2022
Abortion, democracy reshaping midterms No, one special election victory doesn't prove anything — but it sure feels like the political winds have shifted Salon · Aug 25, 2022
Commentary: Why CNN’s efforts to appease democracy’s enemies will backfire Since 2016, MAGA propagandists like Kayleigh McEnany, Jason Miller, Jeffrey Lord, Rick Santorum, Ben Ferguson, Steve Cortes, Corey Lewandowski have at one time or another been on the CNN payroll. On one hand, they aided and abetted a figure who amplified violence against CNN, labeled the free press the “enemy… Los Angeles Times · Aug 25, 2022
First US Ambassador to Sudan in 25 Years Lands in Khartoum John Godfrey landed in Khartoum on Wednesday to assume the position of the first US ambassador to Sudan in almost 25 years. “Ambassador John Godfrey arrived today in Khartoum, the first US Ambassador to Sudan in nearly 25 years,” the US embassy said in a statement. “Godfrey will work to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 25, 2022
Strangling Tunisia’s democracy Kais Saied is a populist zealot who promises El Dorado even as he leads his country into a quagmire The Hindu · Aug 24, 2022
As India turns 75, Muslim girls are suing to wear the hijab — and protect secularism When her high school banned the hijab, Ayesha Shifa sued. Her case went to India's Supreme Court. A verdict, expected soon, could redefine what secularism means in the world's largest democracy. WEKU · Aug 24, 2022
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 · Aug 24, 2022
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) · Aug 24, 2022
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 · Aug 24, 2022
Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022 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.
Reason · Aug 23, 2022 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...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2022 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 Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 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 Conversation · Aug 23, 2022 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 New Daily · Aug 23, 2022 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 Conversation · Aug 23, 2022 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.
Chicago Tribune · Aug 23, 2022 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).
Los Angeles Times · Aug 23, 2022 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.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022 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
ABC News · Aug 23, 2022 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.