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Life after school for young South Africans: six insights into what lies ahead

At the dawn of democracy in 1994, South Africa faced a sobering reality. Fewer than a third of 25- to 34-year-olds had achieved at least a matric (12 years of schooling completed) or equivalent qualification.

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Trump vs. Zelenskyy: Democracy Dies in Drama?

Plus: A listener asks the editors how to best determine whether Trump’s second term is good or bad for individual freedom.

Reason

Democracy’s bad eggs: corruption, pork-barrelling and abuses of power

The question of how best to eliminate corruption has exercised the minds of philosophers as much as the practical drafters of legislation from Ancient Greek and Roman times.

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Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it

Misinformation is a significant threat to our society. It undermines public discussion, erodes social cohesion, leads to bad policy and weakens democracy.

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Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Dies At 70

Former Republican Representative Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Florida, known for his legislative accomplishments and dedication to democracy, has passed away at ...

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How rebellion against moralizing has become a surprising rallying point for the political right

A couple of weeks before the astonishing Feb. 28 White House Oval Office meeting that saw United States President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance scold Ukraine’s leader, Vance told European leaders at the Munich Security Conference: “If American democracy can survive 10 years of Greta Thunberg’s scolding, you…

The Conversation

Trump has utterly changed the rules of engagement. World leaders must learn this – and quickly

The world’s most admired democracy is being held hostage by a clique of far-right thugs. It would be a mistake to placate them, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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Festival enlivens landmarks of democracy with new hues

Australia's bush capital will be ablaze in colour as an annual festival sheds new and exciting lights on the nation's proudest democratic institutions.

AAP

‘Trump is abandoning Ukraine and wants a weaker EU’: Dominique de Villepin on Europe’s moment of truth

The former French PM says the US is no longer an ally of Europe – but has joined Russia and China as an ‘illiberal superpower’

The Guardian - UK

Canadian PM Trudeau Pledges Continued Support For Ukraine

Canadian PM Trudeau expresses strong support for Ukraine's democracy and sovereignty amidst global challenges.

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Voices: Zelensky has laid bare the ugly truth about Trump, the Godfather President

COMMENT: The world owes the Ukrainian president a favour for showing us the true face of the pair of American gangsters who are waging war on truth and democracy, says Simon Walters

The Independent UK

Helldivers 2 continues its streak of turning missteps into in-game lore: After a major feature was paused for 24 hours, Super Earth says 'nothing out of the ordinary has happened'

Now this is how you manage democracy.

PC Gamer

America must not surrender its democratic values

Together, we must fight for our long-held values and work with people around the world who share them

The Guardian - US

Tips for surviving Trump's second term

Resistance is resilience: How Americans can personally guard against the devastating impacts of Trumpism

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Protesters Disrupt Stanford Class

Stanford reports: On Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25, several individuals disrupted the Democracy and Disagreement course in Cemex Auditorium to protest… The post Protesters Disrupt Stanford Class appeared first on Reason.com.

The Independent UK

Only 25 countries in the world are fully functioning democracies - and the US isn’t one of them, report claims

The new Democracy Index for 2024 suggests global democracy in decline despite a year full of elections worldwide

The Conversation

Ayo Adebanjo: Nigerian nationalist and social justice crusader

Ayo Adebanjo, who has died at the age of 96, was one of Nigeria’s foremost federalists, a pro-democracy activist and a social justice campaigner.

The Conversation

Will Australia’s media do better at cracking down on lies this election? The signs aren’t good

Populism uses the freedoms of democracy against democracy. In particular, populists use freedom of speech to promote hate, incite prejudice, intensify social division and spread lies.

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Legal aid is a lifeline for vulnerable Australians, but consistent underfunding puts the system at risk

It’s central to any democracy that citizens receive fair treatment under the law. An important part of this is access to legal advice and representation.

The Conversation

Only 6% of gen Z actually favour dictatorship – not half, as some reports would have you believe

America’s constitutional framework was designed specifically to prevent the concentration of power and to impede any president’s authoritarian aspirations. It is certainly being put to the test right now.

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White House Takes Control Over Press Coverage

The White House's control over press coverage raises concerns about press freedom and democracy.

The Independent UK

Joy Reid’s final show: Fired MSNBC host leaves viewers with dire message after controversial axing

‘When you are in the midst of a crisis, and specifically a crisis of democracy, how do you resist? When fascism isn’t just coming, it’s already here,’ Joy Reid told viewers during her final MSNBC show.

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Conservatives Gather To Challenge Trump's Hold On GOP

Conservatives gather at Principles First Summit to address challenges to US democracy and conservative movement.

The Conversation

What do young people want to see in politics? More than 20,000 pieces of their writing hold some answers

Ahead of the Australian election, candidates, advisers and political parties might be paying attention to what young people think. And if they’re not, they should be.

Louder

"Join us as we celebrate the Summer of Democracy!" Neil Young announces European and North American dates with the Chrome Hearts

Neil Young will tour Europe for the first time since his Rebel Content dates with Promise Of The Real in 2016

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