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Map: Every council where local elections have been postponed this year

Reform and the Greens have accused the government of denying democracy, while the Liberal Democrats have accused Labour and the Conservatives of a ‘disgraceful stitch-up’

The Independent UK

Protests Across 50 States Against Trump Administration's Policies

Demonstrators in Georgia protest Trump administration's threats to freedoms and human rights, emphasizing concerns about democracy and lack of political ex...

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Europeans on democracy’s frontlines offer advice to Americans: never give up

With the new Trump era likely to pose unprecedented challenges the message from Europe’s fragile democracies is: stay united and safeguard your institutions

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump’s tariff wallop demonstrates the brute power of an imperial presidency

As promised, United States President Donald Trump has imposed punishing tariffs on all exports from Canada and Mexico, leading to retaliatory tariffs from Canada.

The Conversation

Here’s a shocking finding, gen Z: democracy isn’t perfect

According to a new poll, half of our 13- to 27-year-olds can’t see the point of all those time-wasting elections and parliaments. Why do they not know that authoritarianism is worse?

The Guardian - UK

Gen Z is in thrall to TikTok’s Pied Piper of populism. We must fight to break the spell

A survey found that young people admitted finding democracy dull against the toxic glamour of strongman politics

The Guardian - UK

‘Utterly terrifying’ poll reveals Elon Musk effect pushing far-right AfD closer to power in Germany

Exclusive: New polling from Germany appears to suggest the intervention by the world’s richest man could have a significant impact on the forthcoming election

The Independent UK

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son pleads with Myanmar's military dictatorship to free his mother

Kim Aris calls for release of ‘last flame of hope for democracy’ in the country

The Independent UK

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Hafta letters: Paywall content, crowd at Kumbh, development of Ahmedabad

NaveenTime-sensitive letter.Great work. Keep upping the game. I want to know: There is so much hype on electoral bonds and Hindenburg report. I want to know why no one is talking about, following up and its consequences. I understand the rest of the media, I want to know why Newslaundry isn’t…

The Independent UK

Foreign secretary David Lammy makes impassioned plea for release of Aung San Suu Kyi

Exclusive: Cabinet minister demands she be freed after Independent TV documentary examines her rise and fall – and the plight of the people of Myanmar

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Arrowhead CEO says Games Workshop 'would love' a 40K Helldivers 2 crossover, 'but time and resources are finite and we've got our hands busy'

For the Emperor of Democracy! Oh, and mankind, too.

Salon

MAGA should start to worry

"We are also seeing the acceptance of a degree of corruption that has little equal in American history"

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Myanmar Junta Extends State Of Emergency By Six Months

The country is mired in a bloody, multi-sided conflict stemming from the February 1, 2021 putsch that ended a 10-year experiment with democracy.

The Conversation

The Treaty Principles Bill’s promise of ‘equal rights’ ignores the blind spots of our democracy

Despite being used in both the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and the Regulatory Standards Bill, the term “democracy” is neither defined nor explained in either.

The Conversation

If we listen to how gen Z really feel about democracy they might stop telling us they prefer authoritarianism

New research from broadcaster Channel 4 reveals a troubling trend towards support for authoritarianism among young people in the UK. The report “Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust” found that 52% of the 2,000 13-27 year olds surveyed would agree that “the UK would be better with a strong leader…

The Guardian - UK

Young people say they’d elect a ‘strong leader’. I say give more of them the vote

Given what gen Z have been through, it’s no wonder they’re not impressed by democracy. But giving them a real stake in it could change everything, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds protest in London as jailed climate activists’ appeals are heard

Road outside high court blocked in protest at ‘draconian’ sentences given to 16 Just Stop Oil ‘political prisoners’

The Guardian - UK

Demining to democracy: how Trump’s foreign aid freeze will affect south-east Asia

US funding provides humanitarian assistance to a region vulnerable to natural disasters and support for pro-democracy activists battling repressive regimes

The Conversation

Australian democracy is not dead, but needs help to ensure its survival

Democracies worldwide are suffering from legitimacy problems. This is reflected in low levels of public trust in key political institutions, the polarisation of politics, and the erosion of public confidence in the capacity of governments to address societal concerns.

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