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The Waldorf Astoria: what the history of this legendary hotel says about today’s crisis of the American establishment

After eight years of renovations, the Waldorf Astoria in New York has reopened and is welcoming new guests. The Waldorf – as most people know it – introduced room service, velvet ropes, red-velvet cake and Thousand Island dressing. It gave its name to a salad, a chain of lunchrooms, as…

The Conversation

Cyberattacks shake voters’ trust in elections, regardless of party

American democracy runs on trust, and that trust is cracking.

The Conversation

Here is the single thing Labour can do to see off Reform and make British politics work

Farage’s party could win 42% of Commons seats with only 26% of the vote. That’s not the way civilised countries do democracy, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

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'Subverting democracy': Liberal hits out at quota push

A senior Liberal has rejected calls to introduce gender quotas for the party, but denies it's undermining efforts of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.

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Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues

For decades, Americans’ trust in one another has been on the decline, according to the most recent General Social Survey.

The Conversation

Anti-arms groups plan mass protests over expansion of UK nuclear deterrent

Expansion decision ‘undermines democracy’ and will mobilise new generation of protesters, groups warn

The Guardian - UK

In US, the Iranian diaspora contends with the Israel-Iran war and a fragile ceasefire

The fast-changing war between Israel and Iran, which the U.S. recently inserted itself in by targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, has caused a mix of emotions among many in the Iranian diaspora in America

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UK calls China a major challenge but an essential economic partner

The U.K. government says China’s attempts to spy, destabilize and disrupt Britain’s economy and democracy have grown, but Beijing is still a vital economic partner

The Independent UK

Republican Lisa Murkowski on Trump’s America and the ‘intensity on the security of our democracy’

The Alaska senator, who helped deal Trump’s first big legislative setback, believes there can be only so much fear that Americans can handle

The Guardian - US

Peter Schiff Slams Texas For Authorizing Bitcoin Reserve: 'Another Example Of Why The Founding Fathers Distrusted Democracy'

Financial commentator Peter Schiff slammed Texas’ move to establish a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve funded by the state treasury.

Benzinga

Overblown infrastructure projects damage lives and imperil democracy. Why is Britain addicted to them?

The Lower Thames Crossing proves the point. It’s a white elephant plan, sucking money from local projects that could actually improve lives, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

Canadian community foundations rally to support local news, calling it essential to democracy

A couple of weeks ago, a neighbour mentioned our son’s school might be moving. I couldn’t find anything about this online.

The Conversation

4 reasons to be concerned about Bill C-4’s threats to Canadian privacy and sovereignty

In Canada, federal political parties are not governed by basic standards of federal privacy law. If passed, Bill C-4, also known as the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act, would also make provincial and territorial privacy laws inapplicable to federal political parties, with no adequate federal law in place.

The Conversation

Iran accuses Trump of betraying democracy after strikes

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Iran accuses Trump of lying to his voters and betraying democracy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has accused Donald Trump of lying to his voters and betraying democracy after US military strikes hit three nuclear sites in Iran late Saturday, June 21.

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One year on: South Africa’s coalition government boosted optimism, but will it last?

For the first time since the end of apartheid in 1994, the ruling African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority in 2024. After 30 years in power, it had to form a coalition with 10 other political parties to govern the country. The creation of the “government of national unity”…

International Business Times

Utopia And Fragile Democracy At Art Basel Fair

This year's Art Basel, the world's top contemporary art fair, paints a portrait of a troubled planet, with works embodying the relentless pursuit of happiness and the fragility of democracies.

The Guardian - US

Pope commits to weeding out church sexual abuse, praises role of press in democracy

In first public comments on topic, Leo XIV has now signaled zero tolerance for sexual abuser priests

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Kari Lake makes it official: Hundreds of Voice of America employees given pink slips

‘It spells the death of 83 years of independent journalism that upholds U.S. ideals of democracy and freedom around the world,’ VOA White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara said.

The Independent UK

Barack Obama issues democracy warning to Americans

Barack Obama has issued a stark warning to Americans, stating that the US is "dangerously close” to losing its democracy.

The Conversation

Nigeria’s new electoral chief: six priorities to fix a flawed system

Elections are a pillar of liberal democracy. Citizens use them to choose their leaders and influence governance.

Salon

Trump's dangerous rage after "No Kings"

After two weeks of chaos and violence, four experts consider what's next

The Independent UK

Obama warns America is ‘dangerously close’ to moving away from democracy

Former president says ‘I’m still optimistic – I’m still the ‘hope’ guy,’ even as he warns US is slipping towards autocracy

The Guardian - US

Tough, whip-smart and selfless: Melissa Hortman, ‘singular force for democracy’, remembered

Colleagues speak of Hortman’s legislative accomplishments, a ‘steely negotiator’ who went into politics ‘to do something, not to be something’

Latin Times

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Pleads With Americans To Not Let Trump 'Destroy Our Democracy' In Fox News Op-Ed

Following the "No Kings" protests on Saturday, as well as days of unrest in Los Angeles over ICE raids, California Gov. Gavin Newsom took to Fox News to criticize Donald Trump

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