"Trump Derangement Syndrome" is no joke There is little funny about the tragedy that is the Age of Trump and Donald Trump's return to the White House Salon · Apr 8, 2025
Robert Caro, Salman Rushdie and Sandra Cisneros honored by Authors Guild Robert Caro, Salman Rushdie and Sandra Cisneros were honored Monday night at an Authors Guild dinner gala that celebrated the written word and its vital role in the preservation of democracy The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
Erdoğan tightens his grip with crackdown on protests while Europe stays silent Turkey’s opposition is accusing Europe of abandoning those fighting to keep democracy alive, as European leaders and the EU offer only muted criticism over the jailing of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, and the crackdown on protests. Radio France Internationale · Apr 7, 2025
Being a librarian was already hard. Then came the Trump administration Already facing burnout and book bans, librarians face a ‘catastrophe’ for institutions deemed central to democracy The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2025
47% of Gen Z mainly vote to avoid a fine. It’s a sign of younger Australians’ discontent with democracy Young Australians will shape the upcoming federal election. For the first time, Gen Z and Millennials are the dominant voter bloc, outnumbering Baby Boomers. The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025
4 actions to support a sustainable democracy: No heroism required The media make an urgent case that democracy is threatened and autocrats are gaining ground. Democracy fatigue is in large part attributable to an inherently slow process, requiring many compromises and engagement by citizens. I argue that we are not helpless and offer action strategies to make the effort required… The Conversation · Apr 6, 2025
France's political parties hold rival rallies in the name of democracy France's far right held a rally on Sunday to show support for their figurehead Marine Le Pen, who was this week convicted of embezzlement and banned from public office. At the same time, members of France's left wing alliance called for a demonstration in defence of the justice system, while… Radio France Internationale · Apr 6, 2025
The great Australian election campaign quiz – week one Who will win the federal election? We have no idea, but luckily that’s not one of the questions The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025
South Koreans are celebrating Yoon’s impeachment, but the saga is far from over Whoever becomes president later this year has unenviable task of healing divisions and rebuilding trust in democratic institutions The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025
Turkish democracy in turmoil: inside the 4 April Guardian Weekly Inside Turkey’s anti-government riots. Plus: Myanmar, after the earthquake The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025
Marine Le Pen verdict raises tricky questions about justice and democracy Letters: Anthony Richards thinks democracies must defeat dangerous ideologies at the ballot box, not in the courtroom, while Dave Pollard calls out the hypocrisy of the far right. Plus letters from Colin Leisk and Michel Gratton The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025
Ezra Klein on Trump, Vance and free speech: ‘It feels like we are in one of the darkest imaginable timelines’ The influential US commentator has written a book about how politics can change people’s lives for the better. But first, there are more pressing challenges to address ... The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025
China conducts military drills focusing on Taiwan Strait China conducted military drills around Taiwan for a second day focusing on the Taiwan Strait separating the self-governing island democracy from China that is a crucial conduit for international trade The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025
US Lawmakers Seek To Rename Street For Hong Kong's Jailed Jimmy Lai US lawmakers moved Tuesday to rename the street next to Hong Kong's Washington office after Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy activist and media mogul jailed as China clamps down on the financial hub. International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 2, 2025 Are You Enrolled To Vote? You Have Until Tonight To Get On The Roll Your quick guide to enrolling (and nabbing that democracy sausage).
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 Susan Crawford says ‘courts are not for sale’ after Elon Musk spends millions in Wisconsin Supreme Court race Judge says voters ‘fended off an unprecedented attack on our democracy’
The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025 Activists living in exile could strengthen Canada’s democracy — if given the right support Mounting threats to Canadian sovereignty, particularly — but not exclusively — from United States President Donald Trump, have sparked renewed calls for national resilience.
The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025 Marine Le Pen verdict ‘represents an effort to make democracy better’ in France – interview Marine Le Pen, the figurehead of France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party and a three-time presidential candidate, has been found guilty of misappropriating public funds and sentenced to four years’ imprisonment and five years of ineligibility for public office, with immediate effect. Despite her decision to appeal, the March 31 ruling…
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025 Voices: Press freedoms face unprecedented attack around the world COMMENT: A row over the Spanish government’s reported attempt to seize control of a leading newspaper is only the latest example of the strictures being placed on journalists, says Chris Blackhurst
The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025 Free open access needs to be the norm for Canadian research Public access to research generates new ideas, informs policy decisions and fuels innovation and technological development. Open access to knowledge helps address social issues, enhance democracy and reduce inequality.
Euronews · Mar 31, 2025 Trump and Musk blast embezzlement verdict as Le Pen plans appeal The French far-right leader, who was convicted on Monday of embezzling EU funds and barred from the 2027 presidential election, said she will appeal.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025 With this damning of Le Pen, France can be the ‘anti-Trump’. It’s a bold path others should follow The far right leader is banned and disgraced. European leaders can seize this moment to show voters they will fight for them, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst
The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025 Turkey democracy crisis: where religion, power and repression intersect The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, on 19 March has put a spotlight on the state of democracy in Turkey. It marks a possible turning point in the gradual dismantling of the country’s secular and democratic pillars.
The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2025 Americans are beginning to fear dissent. That’s exactly what Trump wants Attacks on the pillars of civil society are chilling speech. But American democracy was built on criticism
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025 Work and money worry young people more than culture wars or climate, UK poll finds Class, education and gender found to influence difference in views but anxiety about finances was a common theme