The Latest Breaking News from Democracy

Brazil's Lula courts centrists at unofficial campaign launch

Brazil’s former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has made the effective launch of his presidential campaign with a bid to lure centrists into helping him unseat incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro in the October election

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Lula launches campaign to reclaim Brazilian presidency from Bolsonaro

Leftwinger tells rally that public must unite against far-right incumbent’s ‘incompetence and authoritarianism’

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022

Wisconsin GOP eyeing shift in control of election oversight

For the first time in decades, this year’s race for Wisconsin secretary of state means something

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Democratic megadonor Soros puts $1 million into Abrams' campaign

ATLANTA — Days after Stacey Abrams qualified to run for governor in March, a super PAC funded by billionaire megadonor George Soros put $1 million into her campaign, according to campaign finance reports.

Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022

Council move against anti-Angus Taylor signs goes against third-party rights, legal experts say

Order to remove Vote Angus Out community group’s election signs in Hume came after complaint from Liberal incumbent’s office

The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022

Hyperlocal parties steal the show as Labour hold eight Greater Manchester councils, but fail to make progress in local elections

What you need to know following results across the region

Manchester Evening News · May 6, 2022

North Tyneside's first black councillor speaks of pride after landslide victory

Benton's new Labour councillor said she wanted all children in the diverse ward to feel represented and promised to work hard for her constituents

Chronicle Live · May 6, 2022

Will Democrats waste this moment?

The GOP is so outside of the mainstream that Democrats have an opportunity to save themselves before the midterms

Salon · May 6, 2022

Keep laughing at Trump: See what happens

It was funny when Trump couldn't tell his bootlicking acolytes apart. After the SCOTUS leak: You still laughing?

Salon · May 6, 2022

Unless Democrats start fighting like they mean it, they’re going to lose Congress

We are engaged in an existential battle over the identity of this nation. The Biden administration’s tepid midterm strategy is failing

The Guardian - US · May 6, 2022