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Tammy Duckworth criticizes choice of Pete Hegseth as defence secretary – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Democratic Governors Form Group To Safeguard Democracy

Democratic Governors Pritzker and Polis establish nonpartisan coalition to protect democratic institutions from potential threats under the incoming Trump ...

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Journalist Says His Detention Removed Guatemala's 'Mask Of Democracy'

A prominent Guatemalan journalist and corruption critic, declared a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, says that his time in prison allowed him to strip away his country's "mask of democracy."

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US Airlines Jets Hit By Bullets Over Haiti, Flights Suspended

US airlines face gunfire damage in Haiti, leading to flight suspensions amid escalating gang violence. New prime minister aims to restore democracy and sec...

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OPINION - The London Question: should these pro-Palestine marches be allowed?

If you are a liberal, as Londoners should be — this is the second most multicultural city on earth — you can hold two ideas in your head at once. The first is that the so-called “pro-Palestine” marches in London — I doubt their “pro” nature, as some seem keener…

Evening Standard

Vietnam arrests pro-democracy activist for ‘anti-state’ activity

Tran Khac Duc was arrested in September for anti-state activity

The Independent UK

Will the American project survive the anger of white men?

At key moments throughout US history, white male anger has been privileged over national security, progress or basic welfare

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Political donations ban in SA 'will increase handouts'

The SA government has secured support for its ban on political donations, but a democracy expert says it will lead to huge handouts for political parties.

AAP

Ta-Nehisi Coates describes what he saw in Palestine as ‘apartheid’, resembling America’s segregated Jim Crow South

In May 2023, renowned Black American writer Ta-Nehisi Coates spent ten days in the West Bank and Israel, where he spent half his time with Breaking the Silence, a group of former Israeli soldiers who now oppose the occupation.

The Conversation

Helldivers 2 issues a make or break Major Order to get the Democracy Space Station up and running before the flying bots plot their next attack

"Haste is critical"

GamesRadar

Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis says that America’s democracy is always ‘in swing’

Just like in improvised music, politicians are constantly balancing opposing forces.

Fortune

President-Elect Trump Wins Crucial Swing State Arizona In 2024

President-elect Trump secures Arizona, highlighting immigration and democracy concerns in the swing state.

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In an increasingly uncertain world, we Europeans must be bold and build hope

With far-right parties gaining support across the globe, it is crucial we collaborate with our neighbours and restore faith in democracy

The Guardian - UK

Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with 'Preserve Freedom' party

Germany marked 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell with festivities on Saturday under the theme "Preserve Freedom!", against the somber backdrop of war in Gaza and Ukraine, and fears that democracy is under attack around the world.

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Hafta letters: US elections, fascism, democracy

Great work on Hafta, NL team! I’ve been going through several of the archives that are available on video.

The Conversation

What should journalists do when the facts don’t matter?

Most people agree that actual facts matter – in such activities as debate, discussion and reporting. Once facts are gathered, verified and distributed, informed decision-making can proceed in such important exercises as voting.

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Netflix adds true crime drama about Spain's most infamous bank robbery that threatened to end the country's new democracy

Netflix's Bank Under Siege revolves around a crime that 'shook a nation'

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President Biden Emphasizes Integrity Of American Electoral System

President Biden reaffirms trust in US electoral system, praises election workers' dedication in the face of challenges to democracy.

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President Biden Calls For Peaceful Transition After Trump's Victory

President Biden stresses peaceful transition of power and unity in American democracy.

The Guardian - US

Stephen Colbert on Trump’s win: ‘The deep shock and sense of loss is enormous’

Late-night hosts react to Trump’s election victory over Harris and grapple with how to handle another Trump term

Salon

Election deniers suddenly went quiet

Trump and his pal Elon Musk pushed rampant false election claims — until they saw Trump pull ahead

The Independent UK

Jay Leno praises Trump win as a ‘great day for democracy’

While Leno is ‘not a fan’ of Donald Trump, the former late night host said the election was ‘fair’ and ‘honest’

The Guardian - US

The US election, while shocking, was not a repudiation of democracy

Americans believe firmly in democracy, and Trump winning is not an endorsement of authoritarianism

The Conversation

Democracy, climate change and migration – why Poland might be ‘Europe’s fulcrum country’

With Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk moving to suspend the right to asylum in the country, it couldn’t have been more timely for researchers to meet in Warsaw to discuss democracy, migration and climate change.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Harris concedes to Trump but urges supporters to ‘never give up’

Harris calls on her supporters to stay engaged in the fight for US democracy. Plus, prosecutors to drop criminal cases against Trump

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