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College sports fandom shows how a shared goal can bring people together

After Colorado State University beat Virginia in the first round of March Madness, the campus erupted in celebration. A few days later, when the team lost to Texas, Rams groaned in shared disappointment. Between and around these moments of shared joy and agony, CSU – like other universities experiencing the…

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Robert Fico’s allies warn of political war – they will use it to justify the dismantling of our democracy

In Slovakia, we know what ‘restoring order’ means. After the PM’s shooting, it will be an excuse to suppress any opposition, says writer Monika Kompaníková

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan President Takes Office Under Close Scrutiny

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te, a staunch defender of the island's democracy, will be sworn into office Monday as Beijing ratchets up military and diplomatic pressure on Taipei.

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The challenge of reporting propaganda

A mischievous and selective presentation of facts can sometimes be more dangerous for democracy than pure lies

The Hindu

The Guardian view on the shooting of Slovakian PM Robert Fico: an attack on democracy

Editorial: The assassination attempt has shocked the country, but reflects deep divisions there and across Europe

The Guardian - UK

Helldivers 2 community rallies behind wholesome hero after a remorseful villain kicks them, giving rise to Super Earth's new battlecry: 'im frend'

For prosperity. For liberty. For democracy. For frend.

PC Gamer

Foreign Actors Increasing Efforts To Influence US Elections

US spy chief warns of increasing foreign interference in American elections, highlighting the need for heightened security measures to safeguard democracy.

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Belief in democracy is on the decline in Africa. Traditional institutions can help restore its importance

Democracy in Africa has not had a good year. Military juntas from Mali to Niger appear to have cemented their grip on power. Sudan’s democratic dreams were dashed when the country’s two most powerful strongmen opted for war. And there’s now evidence that ordinary Africans may be losing faith in…

The Conversation

Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand

Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been in jail since her arrest in January under Thailand’s strict royal defamation laws.

Al Jazeera

Let's be perfectly clear, transparency's a tool of democracy

New level of spin: The bureaucratic tactics making the fight for information tougher

Newcastle Herald

David McBride goes to prison — and Australian democracy takes a hit

The first person to face trial and be sent to prison following the Afghan Files is not those possibly responsible for alleged killings, but the whistleblower.

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Helldivers 2 has sold over 12 million copies, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation game ever: 'There are more Helldivers than there are Swedes'

This is democracy manifest.

PC Gamer

In a huge win for democracy, latest Helldivers 2 patch adds "optional" PSN account linking, which is hopefully the end of that whole debacle

But the hit shooter still remains delisted in certain countries

GamesRadar

Georgian Lawmakers Brawl Over 'Foreign Agent' Bill In Parliament

Georgia's parliament erupts in chaos over a controversial 'foreign agent' bill, raising concerns about democracy and civil society.

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"There are more Helldivers than Swedes" says Helldivers 2 lead as his game becomes Sony's fastest-selling title ever

Democracy reigns with 12 million Helldivers 2 copies sold across 12 weeks

The Guardian - AU

The jailing of David McBride is a dark day for democracy and press freedom in Australia

Does it really make our country a better place to imprison a whistleblower whose actions led to public interest reporting on war crimes in Afghanistan?

The Guardian - UK

‘Pressured to withdraw’: BJP accused of intimidation tactics in India polls

Opposition say ruling party undermining democracy by using police to harass candidates into not contesting in elections

Newcastle Herald

'Code of secrecy' on Neylon letters report fails city's ratepayers

Letters: 'We are supposed to live in a democracy'

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The Hindu

‘Bringing into practice the essence of Vachanas will help democracy succeed’

Honorary advisor emphasizes the importance of Vachana literature in realizing the aspirations of the Constitution and democracy.

The Hindu

Returnees exercise franchise in a big way in Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Parvatipuram districts

Thousands return to Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Parvatipuram to vote voluntarily, emphasizing the importance of democracy and voting.

Al Jazeera

Court confirms German intelligence surveillance of ‘extremist’ AfD

Court finds ‘sufficient evidence’ to justify the classification of the far-right party as a threat to democracy.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Giorgia Meloni’s Italy: the politics of ‘illiberal democracy’

Editorial: A strike by journalists at the state broadcaster sends a disturbing signal in one of the European Union’s most important member states

The Guardian - US

The Never Trump Republicans who can’t bring themselves to back Biden

Mike Pence, Chris Christie and Paul Ryan refuse to vote for the president despite calling Trump unfit – and their harshest critics are fellow Republicans

The Hindu

This election is to save Constitution and democracy, says Akhilesh

He said if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) come back to power, it will change the Constitution.

Salon

SCOTUS v. voters: What's the solution?

Law professor Joshua Douglas on "The Court v. The Voters," and a bipartisan solution that might actually work

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