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View from The Hill: Labor’s ‘managed democracy’ reaches high point as blanket thrown over Israel-Gaza dissent

Labor national conference has been a textbook exercise in managed democracy.

The Conversation · Jul 25

Larry Sharpe on What Replaced the American Dream: "The Empire Is Falling"

Libertarian Activist Larry Sharpe does not believe democracy is on the ballot for the 2026 midterms, and he has a simple test for anyone who says otherwise. Here's where he thinks America is heading next.

International Business Times · Jul 24

EU far right cries foul, but Commission unfazed by Magyar's 'Purgatorium'

Orbán allies across Europe have raised concerns over Hungarian democracy after the president's mandate was ended and Fidesz's headquarters raided as part of a corruption probe, but the European Commission appears broadly aligned with a push to dismantle Orbán's political operation.

Euronews · Jul 24

Six years on, why lobbying success for COVID victims’ association in Italy over pandemic mismanagement matters

IN BRIEFClick here for the key takeaways In France notably, during the 1990s, association-led action in the context of the HIV pandemic resulted in the development of “health democracy”. Six years following the onset of COVID, anthropological research focusing on an association for victims’ families in Bergamo, Italy—where the pandemic…

The Conversation · Jul 21

Nicaragua's President Had Already Been Perpetuating Himself In Power. He Now Announced There Will 'Never" Be Another Election

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said he was abolishing elections in the country, ending any pretense of democracy.

International Business Times · Jul 21

Chuck Schumer Calls Trump Presidency 'a Con,' Says 'You Pay, Trump Profits'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump’s business history and political record, arguing that Trump has repeatedly benefited from branding and controversy while raising broader concerns about democracy and civil rights.

Benzinga · Jul 21

Andy Burnham as new UK PM faces the defining test for the centre-left. Australia will be watching closely

Countering the populist challenge to liberal democracy requires something of a reset

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21

'Democracy Belongs to All of Us': JB Pritzker Warns of Growing Challenges to Voting Rights, Black History and Equality

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) warned that the country is facing a critical moment for democracy, urging Americans to defend voting rights, preserve Black history and continue the fight for equality.

Benzinga · Jul 20

Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan': President Lai Ching-te

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te called for unity against China's threats. He urged his party to oppose Beijing's 'red terror' and protect democracy. Lai emphasized Taiwan's independent identity and its right to self-determination. He stated that Taiwan is already an independent country, not subordinate to China. The president highlighted Taiwan's strength…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Sao Tome president faces party rival in polls

Voters in the Atlantic archipelago of Sao Tome and Principe, regarded as a model of democracy in Africa, will head to polling stations on Sunday for the presidential election.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 19