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Want to fight Trump? Rebuild democracy

Americans don't actually want Trump's hateful policies. If we had a real democratic process, that would matter

Salon

'How Dare You': South Korean Activist Horrified By Martial Law

In 1973, when Shin Jae-hyung was a teenager, he was out in the streets being teargassed, fighting against South Korea's then-military dictator Park Chung-hee.

International Business Times

Conservatives Criticize Obama's Call For Pluralism In Politics

Former President Obama addresses dangers of political polarization and emphasizes pluralism in democracy.

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Did President Obama Say "the Election Proved that Democracy Is Pretty Far Down on People's Priority List"

From a recent Tweet: But actually, here's what he says (or you can read the very similar version in Obama's Medium… The post Did President Obama Say "the Election Proved that Democracy Is Pretty Far Down on People's Priority List" appeared first on Reason.com.

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'Fight to the death': Taiwan faces unchartered path

Most people in Taiwan consider themselves a distinct nation from mainland China but many of the island's leaders are unclear about what lies ahead.

AAP

Trump attacks diversity, but a fellow New Yorker − US Rep. Vito Marcantonio − worked to represent all Americans in a multiracial democracy

Donald Trump’s successful presidential campaign presented a dark vision of America that painted migrants as threats to the nation.

The Conversation

Protests, sectarian violence and a growing spat with India: Bangladesh’s new leaders are beset with challenges to its democracy

When student-led, anti-government protests in Bangladesh snowballed into the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year-long autocratic rule in August 2024, many in the South Asian nation hoped it signaled better times ahead.

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K-pop and autocrats: jolt to democracy lays bare South Korea’s two sides

While some say political turmoil has harmed country’s cultural reputation, others say it proves resilience

The Guardian - UK

Ghana elections: religion and ethnicity are key to voters – and political leaders know it

Since Ghana returned to democracy in 1992, the country has held nine consecutive elections In all these elections ethnicity and religion have played a role, even though the country’s constitution bars the explicit use of social identities in party politics.

The Conversation

S. Korean Democracy Faces 'Most Critical Moment', Opposition Leader Tells AFP

Lawmakers camping out in parliament, hundreds of thousands of protestors expected outside, a landmark vote to impeach the president over martial law -- South Korean democracy faces its "most critical moment", opposition leader Lee Jae-myung told AFP Friday.

International Business Times

Obama Suggests Democracy Low Priority After Trump's Election Win

Former President Barack Obama addresses challenges in promoting democracy and pluralism, emphasizing unity and understanding in a divided political landscape.

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Mozambique’s deadly protests: how the country got here

The protests that followed Mozambique’s contested October elections have been the most protracted and deadliest since multiparty democracy in 1990. Police have reportedly killed at least 50 since Daniel Chapo, from the ruling Frelimo, was declared winner by a fanciful 70%. The party has been in power since independence in…

The Conversation

Yes, Joe should pardon Trump next

Let's hit the reset button on American democracy. Is it moral? I don't know, but it gives us a chance to start over

Salon

South Korean Politician Defies Armed Soldiers In Parliament Standoff

South Korean politician's defiance against soldiers during martial law declaration highlights resilience of democracy and citizens' commitment to upholding...

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S. Korean Politician Who Tussled With Soldier Says Felt 'Fear'

A South Korean politician who grabbed a soldier's gun in a tense standoff during President Yoon Suk Yeol's abortive attempt at martial law told AFP she was scared but that democracy was worth fighting for.

Fortune

American democracy is soul-searching. An AI-era version of the Federalist Papers may be the answer

If left unchecked, there’s a chance AI would change how we govern in ways the Founding Fathers might have found abhorrent.

The Independent UK

South Korean MP describes scaling walls of parliament to vote down martial law

INTERVIEW: Opposition MP Jiho Cha speaks to Stuti Mishra in Seoul about a night that has shaken the world’s view of South Korea’s supposedly stable democracy

The Conversation

Social media platforms are throttling access to news – with far-reaching implications for democracy

Just days out from the United States presidential election last month, X (formerly Twitter) suddenly crippled the ability of many major media and political organisations to reach audiences on the social media platform.

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Helldivers 2 claws its way back to "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam after Arrowhead puts the focus back on having fun, with over 13,000 positive reviews in the past week alone

Democracy is back on the menu

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Declares Martial Law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration raises questions on democracy and governance in the country.

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US Monitoring South Korea After Martial Law Order Rescinded

Secretary of State Blinken commends South Korea's democracy progress and resilience, highlighting the country's recent developments.

The Conversation

Elon Musk wants to give Nigel Farage US$100 million – this is the funding loophole that makes it legal

A £78 million political donation from Elon Musk “will break our democracy”. This was the stark warning from investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan when it was reported that the world’s richest man was preparing a payment of US$100 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform party.

The Conversation

Georgians are protesting their pro-Russian government’s withdrawal from EU accession talks – but Brussels is also at fault

Mass protests have been taking in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. Over 100,000 Georgians who support their country joining the EU have taken to the streets since November 28 in response to the government’s recent announcement that it has suspended EU accession negotiations and will reject EU funding until at…

The Guardian - UK

‘Democracy isn’t supposed to work like this’: disbelief in Seoul in wake of martial law upheaval

Defiant citizens come out in the South Korean capital to voice anger and dismay over actions of President Yoon and demand his resignation

International Business Times

South Korea's Day Of Rage As Yoon's Martial Law Founders

South Koreans took to the streets Wednesday for a day of rage laser-focused on President Yoon Seok Yeol, whose failed attempt at imposing martial law sparked anger and dismay in the vibrant democracy.

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