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Greek leader warns Congress about internal democratic erosion, citing his country’s history

WASHINGTON — The leader of Greece on Tuesday implored Congress to take seriously internal democratic erosion in the United States, which he said was critical to confront if Washington is to maintain its global leadership role.

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Q&A: Brenda Lawrence sums up her political career

WASHINGTON — Brenda Lawrence is calling it quits in Congress, but she’s not done with public service. “It’s what drives me,” the retiring Michigan Democrat said.

Tribune News Service

Anand calls for charter based on people's rights

Former prime minister Anand Panyarachun has called for a new constitution to be drawn up to ensure full democracy and people's fundamental rights.

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Thais dream of democracy

Pro-democracy activists and relatives of those who died in the bloody crackdown of May 1992 gathered at Thammasat University yesterday to mark 30 years since one of the most terrible days in modern Thai history.

Bangkok Post

Why Turkey isn't on board with Finland, Sweden joining NATO – and why that matters

After decades of neutrality, the two Scandinavian states that have to date remained out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by declaring an intention to join the American-led alliance. But there is a major obstacle in their way: Turkey.

The Conversation

Brazil could face attack like U.S. Capitol assault, top election official says

Brazil's elections chief on Tuesday warned that the South American country could face a similar assault as the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot amid growing attacks on its democratic institutions ahead of October's presidential election.

Reuters

AIPAC funding attacks on progressives

Pro-Israel group spends millions on ads attacking progressives Summer Lee in Pennsylvania and Nida Allam in N.C.

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Greek leader warns Congress about internal democratic erosion, citing his country’s history - Roll Call

Greece's prime minister, citing his country's history, warned Congress about the erosion of democracy in the United States.

Roll Call

G7: Resumption of Economic Support to Sudan Hinges on Restoration of Civilian-Led Govt

The G7 has urged the active politicians in Sudan to agree on key negotiation issues in order to restore civil rule. “We continue to call for a return to a civilian-led transition towards an inclusive democracy and peace after the military takeover on 25 October 2021. “Restoration of a credible…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Buffalo: This wasn't a "lone wolf" crime

Buffalo killer didn't act alone, panel agrees: He was nurtured by the Fox-GOP "doom loop of racist discourse"

Salon

U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibet Uzra Zeya to visit India and Nepal

Washington U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues Uzra Zeya will travel to India and Nepal this

The Hindu

‘I had the audacity’: Brenda Lawrence sums up her political career - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michigan is calling it quits in Congress, but she’s not done with public service.

Roll Call

Biden's DOJ still backs Trump's policies

Obeying an outdated norm of years gone by, Merrick Garland's DOJ is defending some of Trump's most odious policies

Salon

Pro-Israel lobbying group Aipac secretly pouring millions into defeating progressive Democrats

American Israel Public Affairs Committee has disguised its efforts to undermine pro-Palestinian candidates

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Guatemalan prosecutor labeled corrupt by U.S. gets tapped for new term

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei reappointed the country's attorney general to a new term on Monday, prompting U.S. sanctions, just months after the prosecutor was accused by the U.S. government of dismantling anti-corruption efforts.

The Independent UK

New press secretary hails barrier breakers who paved way

Karine Jean-Pierre is crediting “barrier-breaking people” who came before her for making it possible for a Black, gay, immigrant woman like herself to hold one of the most high-profile jobs in American government

WEKU

40 years ago, the Falkland-Malvinas War transformed Latin rock

When English-language music was banned in 1982, Spanish-language groups found an opportunity.

The Conversation

Kenya's judiciary can break the cycle of electoral violence -- if it's independent

Kenya is no stranger to highly contested elections, including those pervaded by political and ethnic violence.

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From Jim Crow to Buffalo, replacement theory’s trail of destruction runs across American history

White supremacy is not defined by acts of outlandish violence. It is inflicted on America’s non-white population every day

Salon

Buffalo: It's exactly what he wants

He feeds on white rage — it got him elected president. At this point, the horror in Buffalo isn't even surprising

The News Lens

What a Marcos Jr Presidency in the Philippines Means for Geopolitics

The Philippines might be Asia’s oldest democracy, but the continued appetite for strongman rule demonstrates a deep ambivalence about liberal democracy’s promises of political equality and rule of law and the likely continuation of the public’s acceptance of the autocratic practices that characterized Duterte’s presidency.

Salon

Neofascist minority rule, here to stay

If the Democratic Party is serious about preserving America as a constitutional republic, they better act fast

Radio France Internationale

Kenyan 'Cartooning for Peace' plan aims to draw Africa towards democracy

A group of cartoonists from around the world assembled for the Cartooning for Peace initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, this month to raise awareness of the power of press cartoons in promoting democracy on the African continent.

The Guardian - US

Buffalo shooting: how white replacement theory keeps inspiring mass murder

This once fringe ideology, which was at the heart of Nazism, has gained mainstream traction thanks in part to the likes of Tucker Carlson on Fox News

Asharq Al-Awsat

Swiss Voters Approve ‘Lex Netflix’ TV Streaming Funding Law

Swiss voters on Sunday backed proposals to make global TV streaming services such as Netflix Inc, Amazon and Disney invest some of their revenues generated in Switzerland into domestic film-making. Just over 58% of voters backed the proposal, according to the final result, in one of three national votes held…

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