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Portugal Marks 50 Years Of Democracy With Far Right On Rise

Portugal marks Thursday 50 years since a military coup ended a decades-long dictatorship and 13 years of colonial wars in Africa, an anniversary that comes as a far-right party gains prominence.

International Business Times

Chinese Citizen Sentenced For Threatening Pro-Democracy Advocate In US

Xiaolei Wu sentenced to prison for cyberstalking and threatening pro-democracy advocate in the US. Case highlights importance of upholding free speech rights.

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Chinese Student Sentenced In US For Threatening Activist

Chinese student sentenced in the US for threatening pro-democracy activist, highlighting the importance of protecting democratic values.

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Surat symptoms: On the BJP and the elimination of political contest

The BJP needs to evolve a political culture in which disagreements with opponents are negotiated through fair contests

The Hindu

Biden praises Congress for foreign aid bill and says he will sign it immediately

The $95bn package allots funds to Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine, which desperately needs munitions for its war with Russia

The Guardian - US

Reversing the global democratic recession

There is a discernible erosion of trust in democratic systems but all is not lost

The Hindu

In run-up to LS polls on TV, 52% primetime segments against Oppn, around 1% on jobs, education

Indian democracy is at a critical juncture, with the world’s largest elections underway, and misinformation rampant. While the country’s press freedom ranking has slipped to 161 and Indian democracy has been categorised as an “electoral autocracy” in the latest V-Dem report, is the media making voters aware of key issues,…

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BJP hell-bent on changing Constitution: Kharge

AICC president Kharge criticizes BJP government for attempting to change Constitution, promises to protect democracy and social justice.

The Hindu

Churches take poll position, clarify stance ahead of election

Central Travancore churches clarify political stance for Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing impartiality, moral values, and safeguarding democracy and diversity.

The Hindu

ECI can set up common publicity platforms for candidates to spread their ideas without having to spend any money at all, says activist

Fight Against Corruption Through Electoral Reforms (FACTER) highlights the corrupting influence of money in elections, proposing a new system.

The Hindu

German Parliament Staff Arrested For Alleged Chinese Espionage

German national working for EU lawmaker arrested for spying for China, raising concerns about security breaches and threats to European democracy.

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China's ambassador summoned to Foreign Office to be warned against Beijing interfering in British democracy

The move came after a former parliamentary researcher and a second man were charged with spying for China after a probe by counter-terrorism police

Evening Standard

"It's called democracy": Inside the Trump trial's opening statements

"There's nothing wrong with trying to influence the election," Trump's lawyer argued.

Axios

How the Founding Fathers' concept of 'Minority Rule' is alive and well today

Journalist Ari Berman says the founding fathers created a system that concentrated power in the hands of an elite minority — and that their decisions continue to impact American democracy today.

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Salon

The real solution to RFK Jr. problem

Democrats are right to be worried about the RFK Jr. effect. But the answer is more democracy, not less

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Trump Attorney Defends Election Influence As Democratic Practice

Controversy surrounds Todd Blanche's assertion on election influence, sparking debate on democracy, legality, and ethics in the electoral process.

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Helldivers dev reveals who is the bigger threat to Managed Democracy between the Automatons and Terminids: “Yes”

You'll need to fight both equally (sorry)

The Guardian - UK

No matter how bad the Rwanda bill is, a bunch of unelected peers shouldn’t decide its fate

Democracy needs checks and balances. But the undemocratic composition of the Lords deprives it of basic legitimacy, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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International Business Times

Portugal Poised To Celebrate 50 Years Of Democracy

Portugal on Thursday marks 50 years since the Carnation Revolution, a military coup that ended its colonial wars in Africa and ushered in a democracy that has recently had a brush with the far right.

The Guardian - UK

Don’t let the Tories deprive you of your vote next month – check your photo ID today

Letter: Metro mayors including Andy Burnham and Sadiq Khan urge voters to check that their photo ID is valid for May’s elections, and to register for a voter authority certificate by Wednesday’s deadline if it is not

The Hindu

Vigilant citizens urged to create public awareness to save democracy

Congress leader H.K. Patil urges citizens to save democracy by creating awareness about autocratic forces ruling the country.

The Hindu

If you bring back Modi-Shah government, democracy will end: Kharge in Madhya Pradesh

Kharge addressed the rally after he filled in for Rahul Gandhi, who was originally scheduled to speak in Satna but could not make it.

Reason

How To Be the President's Kid

From Alice Roosevelt to Hunter Biden, we've never been sure how to reconcile American democracy with American dynasties.

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Opposition Leaders Unite To Save Indian Democracy

India's top opposition leaders gather to protect democracy, highlighting concerns over BJP's rule and the need for a united front. Will the upcoming electi...

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Hillary Clinton Warns Of Trump's Authoritarian Ambitions

Hillary Clinton raises concerns about Trump's admiration for authoritarian leaders like Putin and warns of potential dangers to democracy if he were to be ...

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