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A democracy or a republic? History shows that some Americans are asking the wrong question

As the nation observes its 250th birthday, historians can help settle one present-day dispute: Is the United States a democracy or a republic?

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Yes, the king’s US visit will go down in history: it marked the death throes of an old era

Both nations are tarred by irreconcilable crises that could unravel democracy itself – sanity and stability have never felt further from reach, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Mchangama & Jeff Kosseff Guest-Blogging About "The Future of Free Speech: Reversing the Global Decline of Democracy's Most Essential Freedom"

I'm delighted to report that Profs. Jacob Mchangama (Vanderbilt) & Jeff Kosseff (Naval Academy, moving this year to Minnesota) will… The post Jacob Mchangama & Jeff Kosseff Guest-Blogging About "The Future of Free Speech: Reversing the Global Decline of Democracy's Most Essential Freedom" appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not shift on Taiwan when he visits Beijing

Editorial: Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America too

The Guardian - UK

The ‘Oscars for political nerds’ or a threat to democracy? Grab a ticket, it’s Canberra’s budget fundraiser season

As major parties once again spruik budget night events at thousands of dollars a ticket, some MPs say they resent the ritzy social galas

The Guardian - AU

The supreme court’s voting rights decision wasn’t about law – it was about politics

This court has impaled one of the most important laws in American history, with disastrous consequences for multiracial democracy

The Guardian - US

Nearly twice as many men as women standing in May elections in UK

Exclusive: women ‘massively underrepresented’ in next week’s local and devolved elections, campaigners say

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Friday essay: John Keane on demagogues, despots and the rise of ‘phantom democracies’

Let’s begin with a troubling truth: in many countries, hundreds of millions of people nowadays feel that when it comes to the biggest decisions affecting their lives, despite all the talk of “democracy” and “the people”, they have no control over those who decide things in their name. Their shared…

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King Charles Reminds Congress of the Importance of ‘Checks and Balances’ in an Address

In a move that the Founding Fathers would never have anticipated, King Charles III of the United Kingdom gave a speech about the importance of checks and balances in government. The United States gained independence on July 4, 1776, from Great Britain—nearly 250 years later, their king has given an…

The Mary Sue

‘A new chapter’: first commercial flight from US since 2019 lands in Venezuela

Four months after US capture of Nicolás Maduro, officials hail repairing of ties as airliner touches down in Caracas

The Guardian - UK

Political donations are poison to our democracy – but there’s an easy antidote to that

As revelations about Reform UK’s donors emerge, it’s clear that increasingly complex forms of patronage can’t be regulated effectively. We need a clean sweep, says columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

'The Era of Democracy is Over': SCOTUS Effectively Kills Voting Rights Act in Stunning 6-3 Ruling

The US Supreme Court's ruling narrows a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, potentially reducing minority voting power and prompting significant political and legal implications.

International Business Times UK

Do Black women have solutions to what’s ailing American democracy?

When Black women show up — as election workers, activists, advocates, voters — they make a difference. So when they step forward, why do they so often meet resistance, not just from opponents, but also from supposed allies? And why has that never stopped them? Atima Omara’s new book, “The…

Roll Call

What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism

President Donald Trump sparked immediate outcry on April 12, 2026, when he posted an image of himself as a Jesus-like figure. The post, which Trump later said was supposed to depict him as a doctor, came shortly after the president criticized Pope Leo XIV as “weak” and “terrible.”

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The Guardian - US

The supreme court’s voting rights decision is a death knell for American democracy

The US was not a true democracy before the Voting Rights Act. Wednesday’s decision has essentially destroyed the law

The Guardian - UK

Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai wins free speech award in Germany

Media tycoon honoured in absentia as critics decry his 20-year sentence under national security law

The Guardian - UK

So many Iraqi women have been killed for having a voice. Tomorrow, it could be one of us

In this week’s newsletter: the murder of Iraqi feminist Yanar Mohammed; how war has changed ordinary Iranians; and democracy under threat from climate breakdown

The Guardian - AU

Student’s alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry

Human rights commissioner says student’s jailing highlights the ‘growing risks of transnational repression’ in Australia

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Albanese government’s latest attempt to make tech giants pay for journalism is needed but carries big risks

The government’s plan to fund Australian journalism through a levy on digital platforms rests on a sound premise: a healthy democracy depends on reliable information.

The Guardian - UK

Sectarianism? Family voting? No, what British Muslims are doing with their votes is called democracy

I’ve been speaking to Muslims across the country, many of whom are deserting Labour. They are as angry about potholes, traffic and litter as anyone else, says journalist and historian Taj Ali

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‘Politics was built to PREVENT violence’: Former GOP Rep Adam Kinzinger joins leaders condemning political violence after traumatic WHCD shooting

No negotiation or discussion can happen with a gun.

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Research reveals lack of transparency in ad data of digital platforms

Half of the world’s largest digital platforms fail to meet minimum standards of transparency regarding the advertising they carry. This is one of the main findings of the study Data Not Found carried out by our research group at NetLab – the Internet and Social Media Research Laboratory at the…

The Times of India

‘Violence has no place in a democracy’: Obama condemns White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting

A shooting incident disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting former President Obama to condemn violence in democracy and praise Secret Service bravery. The assailant, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended after firing shots outside the venue. President Trump, unharmed, suggested the attacker was a 'lone wolf' and hoped…

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Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US

For the third time in three years, Donald Trump has come under threat by an attacker. Many facts remain unclear after a gunman stormed the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026, during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

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World leaders react to White House press dinner shooting: no place for violence in democracy

Beyond condemning the attack, many leaders praised the US secret service, police and responders in ensuring the safety of guests. One officer was shot but was protected by a bulletproof vest and is in 'good condition', Trump said.

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