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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 · Aug 13, 2022

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 · Aug 13, 2022

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 · Aug 12, 2022

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 · Aug 11, 2022

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 · Aug 11, 2022

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 · Aug 11, 2022

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 · Aug 11, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 11, 2022

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.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 10, 2022

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 Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022