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The next Voting Rights Act must outlaw gerrymandering

The supreme court has gutted one of the strongest federal tools we had against the most effective weapon in US politics

The Guardian - US

Whoever wins today’s elections, democracy is the loser under first past the post

This outdated system is destroying trust in politics. It’s time for Labour to follow Wales and Scotland’s example and introduce PR in the UK, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

The American Revolution’s triumphant story of democracy and freedom overlooks loyalists who paid a steep price for allegiance to Britain

On the eve of the American Revolution, Matthias Aspden made a decision that would change the trajectory of his life. A wealthy merchant from Philadelphia, Aspden carefully prepared to leave his home in March 1776 as rumors of revolution circulated. He drafted a will and appointed trusted friends to manage…

The Conversation

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Greece, the birthplace of democracy, wants to put humanity ahead of AI

Greece is poised to enact significant constitutional changes, notably an amendment mandating that artificial intelligence must serve human society.

The Independent UK

From the economy to culture: What makes Europeans proud?

Renaissance art in Italy, democracy in Sweden and people in Spain... Europeans define national pride in unique ways.

Euronews

Vijay’s Political Films: 5 Must-Watch Movies of the TVK Leader

The journey of Vijay from a mass entertainer to the face of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is not a sudden leap into politics, but a carefully layered narrative built over years through cinema. Long before his official political entry and electoral success in 2026, his films had already begun reflecting themes…

Times Life

Wales is looking at a huge shake-up in the Senedd – so why are voters so disenchanted?

Wales is going to the polls on May 7 to elect members to the Senedd (Welsh parliament). And the results could bring big change to the country. The polls are suggesting that this election will result in the biggest shake-up to the political landscape since the creation of the National…

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Elite Panic and the Push to Regulate "Misinformation"

European leaders' warnings of a democratic apocalypse failed to materialize in 2024.

Reason

From Schuman's post-war declaration to the EU today, the Historical Archives unpack how Europe came together

The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence is home to a wealth of public documents and records of decisions issued by EU institutions along with artefacts illustrating pro-European movements and initiatives led by prominent personalities that helped shape the EU as we know it today. May 9…

The Conversation

Is Australian democracy eroding?

Across the world, concern about democratic backsliding – the erosion of democratic institutions and civil liberties – is growing.

The Conversation

A democracy or a republic? History shows that some Americans are asking the wrong question

As the nation observes its 250th birthday, historians can help settle one present-day dispute: Is the United States a democracy or a republic?

The Conversation

Yes, the king’s US visit will go down in history: it marked the death throes of an old era

Both nations are tarred by irreconcilable crises that could unravel democracy itself – sanity and stability have never felt further from reach, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Mchangama & Jeff Kosseff Guest-Blogging About "The Future of Free Speech: Reversing the Global Decline of Democracy's Most Essential Freedom"

I'm delighted to report that Profs. Jacob Mchangama (Vanderbilt) & Jeff Kosseff (Naval Academy, moving this year to Minnesota) will… The post Jacob Mchangama & Jeff Kosseff Guest-Blogging About "The Future of Free Speech: Reversing the Global Decline of Democracy's Most Essential Freedom" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not shift on Taiwan when he visits Beijing

Editorial: Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America too

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The ‘Oscars for political nerds’ or a threat to democracy? Grab a ticket, it’s Canberra’s budget fundraiser season

As major parties once again spruik budget night events at thousands of dollars a ticket, some MPs say they resent the ritzy social galas

The Guardian - US

The supreme court’s voting rights decision wasn’t about law – it was about politics

This court has impaled one of the most important laws in American history, with disastrous consequences for multiracial democracy

The Guardian - UK

Nearly twice as many men as women standing in May elections in UK

Exclusive: women ‘massively underrepresented’ in next week’s local and devolved elections, campaigners say

The Conversation

Friday essay: John Keane on demagogues, despots and the rise of ‘phantom democracies’

Let’s begin with a troubling truth: in many countries, hundreds of millions of people nowadays feel that when it comes to the biggest decisions affecting their lives, despite all the talk of “democracy” and “the people”, they have no control over those who decide things in their name. Their shared…

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The Mary Sue

King Charles Reminds Congress of the Importance of ‘Checks and Balances’ in an Address

In a move that the Founding Fathers would never have anticipated, King Charles III of the United Kingdom gave a speech about the importance of checks and balances in government. The United States gained independence on July 4, 1776, from Great Britain—nearly 250 years later, their king has given an…

The Guardian - UK

‘A new chapter’: first commercial flight from US since 2019 lands in Venezuela

Four months after US capture of Nicolás Maduro, officials hail repairing of ties as airliner touches down in Caracas

The Guardian - UK

Political donations are poison to our democracy – but there’s an easy antidote to that

As revelations about Reform UK’s donors emerge, it’s clear that increasingly complex forms of patronage can’t be regulated effectively. We need a clean sweep, says columnist George Monbiot

International Business Times UK

'The Era of Democracy is Over': SCOTUS Effectively Kills Voting Rights Act in Stunning 6-3 Ruling

The US Supreme Court's ruling narrows a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, potentially reducing minority voting power and prompting significant political and legal implications.

Roll Call

Do Black women have solutions to what’s ailing American democracy?

When Black women show up — as election workers, activists, advocates, voters — they make a difference. So when they step forward, why do they so often meet resistance, not just from opponents, but also from supposed allies? And why has that never stopped them? Atima Omara’s new book, “The…

The Conversation

What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism

President Donald Trump sparked immediate outcry on April 12, 2026, when he posted an image of himself as a Jesus-like figure. The post, which Trump later said was supposed to depict him as a doctor, came shortly after the president criticized Pope Leo XIV as “weak” and “terrible.”

The Guardian - US

The supreme court’s voting rights decision is a death knell for American democracy

The US was not a true democracy before the Voting Rights Act. Wednesday’s decision has essentially destroyed the law

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