Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Admits To Travel Discrepancy Governor Tim Walz clarifies his travel history to China during the 1989 pro-democracy protests, emphasizing governance experiences. Top News · Oct 2, 2024
"AI, Society, and Democracy: Just Relax" I wanted to specially note this Digitalist Papers essay by my Hoover colleague, economist (indeed, Grumpy Economist) John Cochrane; I'm somewhat… The post "AI, Society, and Democracy: Just Relax" appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Oct 1, 2024
‘We’re here to protect you’: Cops kept tab on Ladakh protesters from Haryana border Rain, snow, or sun. Nothing could halt their ‘Delhi Chalo March’ on foot, which began from Leh on September 1 and was to culminate at Rajghat in Delhi on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2. Newslaundry · Oct 1, 2024
'It's the same fight': Scotland to host major conference of Europe's indy movements SCOTLAND will host a major international conference of Europe’s independence movements on Saturday ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024
North Carolina Presidential Polls Show Tight Race Between Trump And Harris Poll of Polls in North Carolina reveals close race between Trump and Harris, with key voter concerns being democracy, economy, and crime. Top News · Oct 1, 2024
Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections Artificial intelligence could harm Australians' trust in the democratic process, the head of the nation's electoral commission says. AAP · Oct 1, 2024
The role of deepfakes in the year of democracy, disinformation, and distrust Has the deepfake threat proven overhyped, or is it flying under the radar? TechRadar · Oct 1, 2024
How one preschool uses PAW Patrol to teach democracy Preschools around the country are starting students early on civics education The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs promise to let players literally fight with democracy through a "cutting-edge voting system" tied to their in-progress "gigastructure" space station Just tell the Democracy Space Station where to go GamesRadar · Sep 30, 2024
"One Person, One Vote" is a must-watch Maximina Juson's documentary describes how the Electoral College works and how it brought us to January 6 Salon · Sep 30, 2024
'The game gets… weird': Frostpunk 2 player figures out that the apocalypse is easier without the annoying implications of fostering a democracy I didn't even know this was an option. PC Gamer · Sep 30, 2024
Why trying to protect freedom may work better than campaigning to protect democracy When Joe Biden was the Democrats’ candidate for president in 2020 and again in 2024, he staked his candidacy on being the person who would save democracy from the threat Donald Trump posed. The Conversation · Sep 30, 2024
Triumph and a broken promise: Andrés Manuel López Obrador vowed to transform Mexico, but did he? Poverty fell, after salary hikes and reform, but Amlo did not deliver for the 43 students disappeared from Ayotzinapa The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2024
'Democracy is not for sale': Anger over Scottish Greens champagne reception SCOTTISH Greens’ members have expressed anger after it was revealed that senior party officials attended a champagne reception paid for by a… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2024
Salon · Sep 29, 2024 Can Trump end democracy? Maybe not "Dictator's Handbook" authors say a second Trump term will be dreadful — but he can't push US into autocracy
PC Gamer · Sep 28, 2024 Helldivers 2 players have been tasked with building the 'Democracy Space Station,' a 'gigastructure' of indeterminate firepower that will be aimed by literal democracy Can't wait to witness the power of this fully operational battle station.
Fortune · Sep 27, 2024 OpenAI is facing turmoil over its values, but its CFO remains confident AI will be a 'cornerstone' for a resilient democracy Sarah Friar, former Nextdoor CEO, joined OpenAI as CFO in June.
The Conversation · Sep 26, 2024 How the ‘New Right’ in Latin America differs from other emerging far-right movements Following the end of the progressive wave of the 2000s and 2010s in Latin America, the right has reinvented itself and regained political space.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024 Biden blasts Trump as having little ‘social redeeming value’ as goodbye tour continues with The View appearance Biden said the ex-president ‘does not believe in democracy’ during an appearance on the ABC News program
The Conversation · Sep 25, 2024 The European Union is becoming too obsessed with defence A new team of 26 leaders has been appointed to the European Commission, reflecting a carefully crafted balance of political ideologies and member states. Each will take on a different portfolio, from democracy to agriculture to innovation.
The Conversation · Sep 25, 2024 South African women face exclusion from society due to gender-based violence – how they’re fighting back When South Africa became a democracy in 1994, a primary goal was to grant citizenship rights to all its people, in particular, to give the majority black South Africans rights they had been denied during colonialism and apartheid. This included the right to vote.
Top News · Sep 25, 2024 Senate Passes Bill To Ensure Secret Service Protection For Trump Senate passes bill ensuring former President Trump receives Secret Service protection. Bipartisan support highlights importance of safeguarding democracy.
The Conversation · Sep 25, 2024 What America’s history can teach us about debates on religious freedom and its importance for democracy Supporters of both major U.S. political parties tend to claim their presidential candidate is the “real” Christian or the “better” Christian or just the “true” Christian.
The Conversation · Sep 25, 2024 Continuing crackdown on churches and NGOs moves Nicaragua further from democracy to authoritarianism The Nicaraguan government recently shut down more than 1,500 nonprofits – many of them civic and religious groups doing humanitarian work in a country long mired in political violence, economic upheaval and social strife.
Top News · Sep 24, 2024 Senate Passes Bill Ensuring Secret Service Protection For Trump Senate passes bill to provide Secret Service protection for former President Trump, emphasizing safeguarding democracy.