Mormon leader speaks out against racism Mormons should defend democracy and condemn racism, a church leader argued in a recent speech Salon · May 20, 2022
Biden begins Asia tour aimed at boosting Indo-Pacific ties US president visits South Korea, Japan to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances amid China’s rise and Russia-Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2022
Commentary: In Somalia, business as usual is a bad idea for US interests Somalia swore in a new president last weekend after nearly two years of delay as the incumbent clung to power. The next day, the administration of President Joe Biden said it would again deploy hundreds of troops in the country to help in the government’s counterterrorism campaign. Chicago Tribune · May 20, 2022
Pete Buttigieg calls for new Marshall plan to rebuild Ukraine Exclusive: Transportation secretary says there is global support for reconstruction effort to help recovery from Russian invasion The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022
Labour MSP Alex Rowley accuses pro-UK parties of closing down debate by refusing to discuss independence Alex Rowley also believes an "independent commission" should be set up to examine options for constitutional change. Daily Record · May 20, 2022
Racism captures young minds, and right-wing media shouts encouragement What is there to say about cynical opportunists like Tucker Carlson and his Fox News colleagues ,who peddle this poison for fun and profit? Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022
GOP pushed dozens of ‘election subversion’ bills to hijack results in 2020’s wake, report finds Republican state lawmakers filed more than 200 bills in 2022 to change election rules and strip oversight from officials in response to a ‘crisis that doesn’t exist’ The Independent UK · May 19, 2022
Ukraine latest updates: Moscow says Azovstal now ‘liberated’ Ukraine news from May 20: Azovstal steelworks plant was last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in Mariupol. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2022
It makes no sense to oppose ban on ghost guns When even common sense laws are opposed, it’s no wonder we have a gun pandemic. Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2022
GST Council an avenue for ‘political contestation’ across party lines: SC It says the ripples in GST Council impact both federalism and democracy The Hindu · May 19, 2022
Can India re-imagine South Asia? If New Delhi does not take the lead, the region cannot respond to various crises collectively The Hindu · May 19, 2022
Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 23 (May 19, 2022) In this issue: Takeaways from five states’ primaries and another possible incumbent-vs.-incumbent primary in NY Ballotpedia · May 19, 2022
Senate approves $40bn aid for Ukraine despite MAGA senators’ resistance The aid package now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk for signature The Independent UK · May 19, 2022
Trump claims immigrants are voting illegally. The real problem is foreign fat cats funding US campaigns Non-Americans – whose interests don’t necessarily align with the interests of the US – assert growing influence over American politics The Guardian - US · May 19, 2022
Salon · May 19, 2022 Biden must tell white folks the truth Biden's Buffalo speech was remarkable — but not enough. He has a historic duty to speak directly to white America
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022 Twitter can't get enough of Mhairi Black's brilliant speech about fascism in the UK THE UK is “sleepwalking” towards fascism, Mhairi Black has told the House of Commons.
The New Daily · May 19, 2022 Game-changing Democracy Sausage website helps voters make crucial election decision Not all polling places are equal when it comes to the election-day sausage sizzle tradition, and that is where the Democracy Sausage website comes in.
The Guardian - US · May 19, 2022 He became a hero for halting Trump’s efforts to overturn the election. Will voters now punish him? The Georgia secretary of state resisted Trump’s call to overturn the presidential election result and is now facing his ire
The Guardian - US · May 19, 2022 Ending Roe v Wade is just the beginning Conservatives are animated by a vision of 1950s-style white Christian patriarchal dominance – it is the only order they will accept for America
ABC News · May 19, 2022 Thousands respond to Australian Electoral Commission's urgent call for election workers Despite the surge in applications, more workers are still needed on election day. Meanwhile, some Australians with COVID will be unable to vote after the postal deadline closed.
Daily Record · May 19, 2022 George Bush in embarrassing gaffe as he condemns 'unjustified invasion of Iraq' in Ukraine mix-up Speaking about the importance of democracy and the lack of it in Russia, Bush said it gave Vladimir Putin the green light to attack its neighbour.
Daily Mirror · May 19, 2022 George Bush blasts Vladimir Putin's 'brutal IRAQ invasion' in excruciating gaffe Former US President George Bush was speaking about the importance of democracy when he said the "unjustified and brutal" invasion of Iraq when he meant to say Ukraine
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Gunman targets Taiwanese faith with long pro-democracy link Officials in California's Orange County are still trying to determine why a gunman opened fire in a Taiwanese Presbyterian church in Laguna Woods
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2022 Can the independents upset Australia’s political status quo? As trust in the major parties declines, independents hope to win over voters in Saturday’s election.
Reuters · May 19, 2022 U.S. Brazil envoy nominee sees 'free and fair election' despite Bolsonaro allegations Brazil's democracy can support "free and fair elections" in October despite Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's statements against the country's electoral body, said Elizabeth Bagley, U.S. President Joe Biden's nominee to be ambassador in Brasilia, on Wednesday.