President Biden Passes Baton To VP Harris At DNC President Biden's speech at the Democratic National Convention highlights unity, democracy, and a smooth transition of power within the party. Top News · Aug 20, 2024
Rep. Raskin Recalls January 6 Insurrection At DNC Speech Rep. Jamie Raskin's speech at the Democratic National Convention reflects on the January 6 insurrection, emphasizing the importance of democracy and the ru... Top News · Aug 20, 2024
Congressman Clyburn Praises President Biden And Vice President Harris South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn praises President Biden, criticizes Project 2025, and expresses confidence in American democracy. Top News · Aug 20, 2024
Conservative judge endorses Harris and slams Trump as threat to democracy Harris-Walz campaign has been courting support from prominent Republicans The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024
Former GOP Rep. Comstock To Vote For VP Harris In 2024 Former Republican congresswoman Barbara Comstock announces support for Vice President Kamala Harris due to concerns about Trump and democracy. Top News · Aug 19, 2024
Retired Judge Endorses Kamala Harris Over Trump For 2024 Retired conservative Judge J. Michael Luttig endorses Vice President Kamala Harris over Trump, emphasizing defense of democracy and upholding constitutiona... Top News · Aug 19, 2024
How do we defend democracy in today's cyber threat landscape? CyberArk's Rich Turner asks the question: How do we defend election security in today's cyber threat landscape? TechRadar · Aug 19, 2024
Thailand’s democracy has taken another hit, but the country’s progressive forces won’t be stopped After two tumultuous weeks in Thai politics, the country has a new prime minister and new opposition party in parliament. The sweeping changes have demonstrated yet again the power of the Constitutional Court over Thailand’s fragile democratic institutions. The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024
Former Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock To Vote For Kamala Harris Former Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock announces support for Vice President Kamala Harris, highlighting unity and democracy post-Trump era. Top News · Aug 19, 2024
The Guardian view on hyperlocalism: communities need more oomph Editorial: David Cameron’s zeal for localism was a fig leaf for cuts. But schemes to push power down should not be abandoned The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2024
Inciting rioters in Britain was a test run for Elon Musk. Just see what he plans for America The presidential election is three months away. What if the billionaire contests the result? What if he decides democracy is overrated? The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2024
The good hacker: can Taiwanese activist turned politician Audrey Tang detoxify the internet? As the ‘civic hacker’ who became Taiwan’s first transgender cabinet minister, she is used to breaking boundaries. What can the rest of the world learn from her vision of a happy and inclusive web? The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024
Harris faces hurdles to build on momentum at convention - Roll Call Vice President Harris and Democrats will try showing unity as delegates say goodbye to President Biden at their national convention. Roll Call · Aug 16, 2024
An exposé of whatever-it-takes culture, Eric Beecher’s The Men Who Killed the News is an idealistic book for the times Eric Beecher is a rare beast: a combination of journalist, media owner and idealist. In 1984, aged 33, he became the youngest-ever editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and he has worked around the world as a journalist. He is currently chair and the largest shareholder in Private Media, owner… The Conversation · Aug 16, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024 Thai courts that have disbanded multiple governments are accused of setting back democracy Wednesday’s decision by Thailand’s Constitutional Court to oust Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after just under a year in office was jarring
Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2024 OPINION - Rupa Huq MP: My government must not give the despotic Sheikh Hasina refuge in the UK Mystical Beatle George Harrison sang about how “Bangladesh” was “a mess”. He was proved right again last week. With echoes of the ousting of Saddam Hussein, statues were toppled and effigies of the “father of the nation” burned from capital city Dhaka to Tower Hamlets. His autocratic daughter PM Sheikh…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024 Five of the best books about Indian politics The world’s largest democracy comes under the microscope in these compelling works of journalism and history
The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024 Five things to watch for at this year’s Democratic National Convention – and what they mean for the election American politics junkies who can’t get enough of a wild 2024 campaign season will have another opportunity for must-see-TV at the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC), scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago.
International Business Times · Aug 15, 2024 No Bids As House Of Myanmar's Suu Kyi Auctioned Again The lakeside mansion where Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi spent years under house arrest was put up for auction for the second time on Thursday but once again attracted no bids, AFP reporters said.
Top News · Aug 14, 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris Leads In Pennsylvania Poll Vice President Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in Pennsylvania poll. Economy and democracy are top voter concerns.
Salon · Aug 14, 2024 GOP's dark plan to avoid another Jan. 6 Destroy the guardrails of democracy before the election
The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024 Americans love free speech, survey finds − until they realize everyone else has it, too Americans’ views on free speech change directions every so often. One of those times was during the protests at U.S. universities about the Israel-Hamas war. As scholars of free speech and public opinion, we set out to find out what happened and why.
Salon · Aug 14, 2024 Musk masters bribing out in the open From abortion to gender identification, corporate leaders have learned how to manipulate democracy to get their way
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024 Shame of British judge keeping free speech hero Jimmy Lai in jail David Neuberger condemned as ‘delusional’ for upholding a conviction against persecuted pro-democracy campaigner
The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024 ‘The dream is to reform Bangladesh’: can a new leader steer the country towards democracy? When Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled in the face of a mass uprising last week, a power vacuum was left in the 170 million-person country.