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Getting rid of social media anonymity to save democracy? The VPN industry says no

Four VPN providers tell what a democracy without internet anonymity would look like. Here's what could be at stake.

TechRadar · Nov 23, 2024

Ronan Farrow on surveillance spyware: ‘It threatens democracy and freedom’

The investigative journalist takes on the shadowy world of invasive surveillance technology in frightening new documentary Surveilled

The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2024

Nicaraguan Parliament Approves Constitutional Reform Granting More Power To President

Nicaragua's constitutional reform raises concerns over democracy and human rights due to increased presidential authority.

‘My father stayed to defend his people’: Jimmy Lai’s son condemns ‘show trial’ in Hong Kong

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: Sebastien Lai tells Namita Singh about pro-democracy icon’s deteriorating health in dire prison conditions

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Americans agree politics is broken − here are 5 ideas for fixing key problems

Now that the elections are over, you might be left feeling exhausted, despondent and disillusioned – whether your preferred candidate won or not. You are not alone.

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2024

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Tells Court He Advocated 'Peaceful Resistance'

Jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai on Friday said he had advocated for "peaceful resistance" against China's erosion of the city's freedoms and tried to "reduce violence" during huge democracy protests in 2019.

International Business Times · Nov 22, 2024

Brazil’s Bolsonaro and allies accused of plotting to overthrow democracy

Federal police name 37 individuals, including the ex-president and top military officials, in a major coup investigation

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

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President Biden Shifts Tone On Trump, Prioritizes Peaceful Transition

President Biden's approach to Trump as a threat to democracy and emphasis on peaceful transition of power for unity.

'Interference with democracy': High Court battle over LTN removal ramps up

Mayor Lutfur Rahman is said to given ‘unintelligible and inadequate’ reasons for removing three LTNs in Bethnal Green

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Who are ‘Hong Kong 47’? Pro-democracy activists at centre of largest national security trial

Key figures in ‘Hong Kong 47’ represent cross-section of city’s pro-democracy movement

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

Democrats need to rebrand

Political scientist M. Steven Fish says Democrats' problem is neither structural nor systemic, thus it's solvable

Salon · Nov 21, 2024

'Jealously guard democracy': Shorten's farewell call

With loved ones and staffers watching on, Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has given his final speech to the federal parliament after almost two decades.

AAP · Nov 21, 2024

Jimmy Lai trial: key points from media mogul’s testimony on first day

Detained pro-democracy activist spoke for first time about charges against him under Hong Kong national security law

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

‘You have to be prepared for the worst’: making a film on the fight for democracy in Cuba

Documentary film-maker Nanfu Wang found difficulties while following an activist in Cuba for her revealing, and timely, new film Night is Not Eternal

The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

My friend Joshua Wong is among those jailed in Hong Kong – the UK must stand up for these political prisoners

I too suffered this repression. The harsh sentences handed down to democracy activists cannot go unchallenged, says activist Nathan Law

Dynamite News · Nov 20, 2024

Voting taking place on 10,117 polling stations in Mumbai: BMC

As assembly elections are being conducted in Maharashtra, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday conveyed that voting is taking place at around 10,117 polling stations in Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2024

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai takes stand in collusion trial

Lai denies supporting Hong Kong independence, says his now-defunct newspaper stood for ‘core values’ of city’s people.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is expected to testify in his national security trial soon

The landmark national security trial of prominent Hong Kong activist publisher Jimmy Lai resumes Wednesday, with the founder of the now-shuttered pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily expected to testify in his defense soon

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Hong Kong Activists Sentenced To Jail Sparking International Criticism

45 activists in Hong Kong sentenced under national security law, drawing global criticism and raising concerns about civil liberties and democracy.

International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Takes Witness Stand In Collusion Trial

Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai will on Wednesday take the stand in his collusion trial, testifying in court for the first time despite five previous trials in almost four years.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

Trump’s approval rating now 20 points higher as president-elect than when he left the White House

Small majority say in poll Trump is attempting to unite country while slightly fewer say he remains a threat to democracy.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024

The Guardian view on a showtrial in Hong Kong: a new authoritarian low

Editorial: The jailing of 45 pro-democracy activists testifies to the ruthless suppression of a once-vibrant civil society

The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2024

Jared Polis, who praised Trump’s pick of RFK Jr, on why he’s willing to work with incoming president

Democratic governor of Colorado who launched governors’ group to protect democracy says he’ll work with Trump on key issues

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024

International outrage over sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong

Human rights groups concerned after handing down of sentences of up to 10 years

Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2024

Hong Kong democracy activists jailed: Who are they, what’s the case about?

The Hong Kong 47 were first arrested in 2021 for organising unofficial elections that authorities likened to a ‘coup’.

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