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South Korean Lawmakers Block President's Martial Law Decree

South Korean lawmakers block martial law decree, emphasizing democracy and rule of law.

Martial Law Declared In South Korea For First Time Since 1980S

Martial law declaration in South Korea leads to panic and uncertainty among citizens, raising concerns about democracy and the nation's future.

Do you know what populism is? Research suggests most don’t, but some view it with disdain anyway

The rise of populism has received extensive academic and media attention. Research into the uses of “populism” in news media indicates that it predominantly has a disparaging connotation and is rampantly misused.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2024

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Why you should talk to people you disagree with about politics

If you talked to friends or family about politics over Thanksgiving, you might not have changed each other’s minds. But don’t be discouraged – and consider talking with them again as the holiday season continues.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2024

Rep. Jamie Raskin Challenges Jerry Nadler For Judiciary Leadership

Rep. Jamie Raskin challenges Rep. Jerry Nadler for top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee in a bid to defend democracy and oppose authoritarianism.

Boost UK political system or face ‘Trumpian’ disaster, campaigners urge

Exclusive: Unlock Democracy proposes series of measures and warns of ‘over-reliance on conventions and norms’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station has been blowing players up, so the devs have come up with a handy guide to keep all your limbs intact

A small price to pay for glorious managed democracy

GamesRadar · Dec 2, 2024

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The apocalypse that wasn’t: AI was everywhere in 2024’s elections, but deepfakes and misinformation were only part of the picture

It’s been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a “super-cycle” year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go the polls. These are also the first AI elections, where many feared that deepfakes and artificial intelligence-generated misinformation would overwhelm the…

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2024

Let’s summon the courage for UN reform

Letters: The west cannot in good conscience continue to press for democracy when it denies it at the core of the global system, writes Simon Prentis

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024

Romania Faces Turmoil As Far-Right Populist Gains Momentum

Protests and recounts follow far-right candidate's lead in Romanian presidential race, raising concerns for democracy and stability.

Hafta letters: Elections, democracy and Delhi pollution

Adani is back in the news this week – unsurprisingly, not on NDTV. I’m more interested in the timing of this scam. In the US, the White House has significant influence over foreign affairs. I suspect the indictment’s release aligns with the recent election. The Biden administration may have delayed…

Newslaundry · Nov 30, 2024

Why she lost — and what we do now

Anti-incumbency fervor, populist rage and elite disconnection — all facets of the same global democratic crisis

Salon · Nov 29, 2024

Presidential term limits help protect democracy – long ones can be dangerous

The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect democracy and ensure democratic competition. In recent years, however, many African presidents have attempted to amend constitutions to pursue extended mandates. For example, in Kenya, a motion was tabled before the senate in September 2024 to extend the presidential term limit…

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2024

Donations ban 'delivers windfall' for political parties

Laws banning political donations in SA have been rushed through parliament without public scrutiny and are compromised and unfair, a democracy expert says.

AAP · Nov 28, 2024

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Reason · Nov 27, 2024

Symmetry in Equal Protection, Fundamental Rights, and the Law of Democracy

My last post offered examples of areas where symmetry could help guide future doctrinal development. This final post on… The post Symmetry in Equal Protection, Fundamental Rights, and the Law of Democracy appeared first on Reason.com.

US Imposes New Sanctions On Venezuelan Officials Aligned With Maduro

US imposes new sanctions on Venezuelan officials to support democracy and accountability, urging Maduro to accept election results.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

‘The constitutional court is easy to crack’: the threats to German democracy go on stage

Legal journalist Maximilian Steinbeis’s play A Citizen of the People shows how a party like the AfD could go about upending the country’s 75-year-old democracy

International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai's Court Case A 'Show Trial': Son

The son of the Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai said Tuesday that his father's trial in the Chinese territory was a "sham" but that he was "proud" of how he was handling himself in court.

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GamesRadar · Nov 26, 2024

New Helldivers 2 Major Order acknowledges the Democracy Space Station's ability to kill friend and foe, but, "while system recalibrations continue," asks you to test some machine guns

There is nothing to see here; move along

Philippine Political Crisis: Feud Between President And Vice President

Political feud in the Philippines between President Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte tests democracy and raises concerns about the nation's future.

Salon · Nov 26, 2024

A "roadmap" for a new Trump resistance

The authors of “1/6: The Graphic Novel” on "how everyday people can work to restore and improve our democracy"

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024

In a world where political polarization and disengagement are denting democracy, does Botswana’s ‘kgotla’ system hold the key?

In late October, more than 80% of Botswana’s electorate went to the polls and voted out the incumbent government. The unexpected result was accepted by all parties, and the outgoing president immediately announced his plans for a smooth transition of power.

Salon · Nov 25, 2024

What US democracy needs to be to survive

Authors Alan Jenkins and Gan Golan explain that it is "action that inspires hope"

AAP · Nov 25, 2024

'Dangerous' misinformation bill dumped from agenda

An unsuccessful push to crack down on misinformation and disinformation has been lauded a win for democracy, with calls to permanently ditch the proposal.

The Guardian - US · Nov 24, 2024

Biden must Trump-proof US democracy, activists say: ‘There is a sense of urgency’

President can secure civil liberties, accelerate spending on climate and healthcare, and spare death row prisoners

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