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Larry Sharpe on What Replaced the American Dream: "The Empire Is Falling"

Libertarian Activist Larry Sharpe does not believe democracy is on the ballot for the 2026 midterms, and he has a simple test for anyone who says otherwise. Here's where he thinks America is heading next.

International Business Times

EU far right cries foul, but Commission unfazed by Magyar's 'Purgatorium'

Orbán allies across Europe have raised concerns over Hungarian democracy after the president's mandate was ended and Fidesz's headquarters raided as part of a corruption probe, but the European Commission appears broadly aligned with a push to dismantle Orbán's political operation.

Euronews

Sonam Wangchuk says he will end fast if govt assures no action against young protesters

Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged the government to provide assurances that young protesters will not encounter legal repercussions. He indicated he would cease his fast if students go unpunished. Wangchuk praised the non-violent spirit of the 'Chalo Sansad' rally and highlighted the importance of engaging in discussions about compensation and legislative…

The Economic Times

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Uddhav Thackeray bats for opposition dialogue as AAP accuses Congress of suppressing CJP protest

Uddhav Thackeray stated opposition parties must talk to each other and the protesting students. He supported the youth's agitation and criticised the government's lack of engagement. Thackeray recalled past instances of government dialogue with protesters. He condemned police action against students, including women and young girls. The Shiv Sena (UBT)…

The Economic Times

Democracy is finished, Opposition not being allowed to speak in Parliament: Priyanka Gandhi slams govt

Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested against alleged undemocratic practices in Parliament. They voiced solidarity with students facing police action and demanded debate on their issues. Opposition MPs staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence, leading to detentions. Rahul Gandhi highlighted the students' demands for ministerial resignations and…

The Economic Times

Nicaragua's Regime Drops the Pretense of Democracy

After years of rigged elections and political repression, President Daniel Ortega says Nicaraguans will no longer vote at all.

Reason

Six years on, why lobbying success for COVID victims’ association in Italy over pandemic mismanagement matters

IN BRIEFClick here for the key takeaways In France notably, during the 1990s, association-led action in the context of the HIV pandemic resulted in the development of “health democracy”. Six years following the onset of COVID, anthropological research focusing on an association for victims’ families in Bergamo, Italy—where the pandemic…

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Nicaragua's President Had Already Been Perpetuating Himself In Power. He Now Announced There Will 'Never" Be Another Election

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said he was abolishing elections in the country, ending any pretense of democracy.

International Business Times

Chuck Schumer Calls Trump Presidency 'a Con,' Says 'You Pay, Trump Profits'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump’s business history and political record, arguing that Trump has repeatedly benefited from branding and controversy while raising broader concerns about democracy and civil rights.

Benzinga

Andy Burnham as new UK PM faces the defining test for the centre-left. Australia will be watching closely

Countering the populist challenge to liberal democracy requires something of a reset

The Guardian - AU

'Democracy Belongs to All of Us': JB Pritzker Warns of Growing Challenges to Voting Rights, Black History and Equality

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) warned that the country is facing a critical moment for democracy, urging Americans to defend voting rights, preserve Black history and continue the fight for equality.

Benzinga

Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan': President Lai Ching-te

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te called for unity against China's threats. He urged his party to oppose Beijing's 'red terror' and protect democracy. Lai emphasized Taiwan's independent identity and its right to self-determination. He stated that Taiwan is already an independent country, not subordinate to China. The president highlighted Taiwan's strength…

The Economic Times

Sao Tome president faces party rival in polls

Voters in the Atlantic archipelago of Sao Tome and Principe, regarded as a model of democracy in Africa, will head to polling stations on Sunday for the presidential election.

Radio France Internationale

I used videogames to solve my country's politics: Turns out the answer is ultra-mega-communism

Someone get the government on the phone.

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Bangkok Post

Aung San statues disappearing in Myanmar

YANGON - Statues of independence hero Aung San are quietly disappearing across Myanmar in a contest over his legacy as the father of both the nation and of detained democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi.

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai: "It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is..." — Inspiring life lessons on how small everyday actions can transform communities, protect nature, build hope, and create lasting change for future generations

Quote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and her timeless message on everyday leadership. Her famous words remind us that lasting change begins with one simple action, not one powerful person. Wangari Maathai was one of the most influential environmental leaders of the modern era. She…

The Conversation

Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why

The current state of democracy in the world is fragile. According to the V-Dem Project, which measures global democracy, 41% of the world’s population live in autocratizing countries — that is, those becoming more authoritarian.

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Is violence against politicians reshaping democracy in the UK?

In today’s newsletter: Years of rising hostility has transformed political work from public service into personal risk, moving MPs even further away from their constituents

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The Guardian - US

The federal government isn’t America’s only authoritarian institution

Backlash at Yale to its negotiations with Trump shine a light on the danger of smaller authoritarian structures in civil society

Benzinga

Jamie Dimon Backs Philadelphia Navy Yard With $24 Million as US Defense Spending Surges, Says 'The Arsenal of Democracy Has Been Reignited'

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), has announced a $24 million initiative aimed at rejuvenating the American shipbuilding industry.

Benzinga

Trump Slams New York Data Center Moratorium as 'Terrible Decision' While Bill Ackman Points to AI Race With China and Says, 'Democracy at Risk'

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano criticized New York’s decision to temporarily halt approvals for new large-scale data centers.

Benzinga

Bill Ackman Warns of China ‘Super Intelligence’ Threat — 'Our Country And Democracy Will Be at Risk'

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is sounding the alarm on what he sees as a rapidly escalating technological arms race with China, warning that the stakes could extend beyond economics into national security and democratic stability.

Evening Standard

Starmer says more needs to be done to defend democracy after Widdecombe murder

Sir Keir Starmer said officials across government had been asked to work on the issue.

The Guardian - UK

I investigated Palantir’s foothold in the British state – and what I found should worry us all

Paid-for political access and threadbare regulations have helped to embed the US tech firm in the NHS – and beyond. But there is a way to free ourselves, says Peter Geoghegan of Democracy for Sale

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Brazil’s sovereignty: Trump turns autonomy into a trade offence

Editorial: Donald Trump’s tariff threat recasts Brazil’s attempt to protect its democracy as unfair commercial practice – and gives Bolsonarism a Washington stage

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