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This is the calm before the storm

We will look back at these months before the election and Donald Trump’s sentencing as relatively good times

Salon · Jun 17, 2024

Protesters cast light on human rights amid China talks

Pro-democracy activists and Beijing loyalists lent a colourful backdrop to talks between Chinese 2IC Li Qiang and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

AAP · Jun 17, 2024

In Sweden, a far-right assault on the media is undermining the Nordic model

From troll farms to racist hate speech, nationalists’ bullying tactics are having a chilling effect on political journalism

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024

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Racist taunts, rape threats and murder: Joe Penhall on his play about rage against MPs

James Corden and Anna Maxwell Martin are starring in The Constituent, a play that asks if MPs are no longer safe. Here, its writer explores what politicians wearing stab vests means for democracy

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024

"A lot more fun than Chinese Democracy":Supergroup Velvet Revolver mostly live up to the hype on Contraband

Did Velvet Revolver produce an album to do the legacy of Guns N' Roses proud? Or was it just another under-achieving and short-lived side-project?

Louder · Jun 17, 2024

The Dark Side of Alexander Hamilton

The first treasury secretary's plans would have created cartels that mainly benefited the wealthy at the expense of small competitors.

Reason · Jun 16, 2024

France at a crossroads: Is the far right on the verge of power?

Charles de Gaulle famously complained that governing a country with 246 kinds of cheese was all but impossible. Less known is what De Gaulle said just before that: "Only peril can bring the French together". President Emmanuel Macron had peril on his mind when he stunned his compatriots by calling…

France 24 · Jun 14, 2024

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AI and democracy: So far, so harmless?

In the UK's general election, Steve is running to be MP for Brighton. In Wyoming in the United States, Vic is running to be mayor. Both of them are not in fact human, but created by artificial intelligence. On this week's Tech 24, we interview AI Steve to find out…

France 24 · Jun 14, 2024

China #MeToo journalist sentenced to five years in jail, supporters say

Sophia Huang Xueqin, who reported on #MeToo movement and Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, sentenced along with labour activist Wang Jianbing

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024

‘Perilous for democracy, good for profits’: is big business ready to love Trump again?

Once-critical CEOs have reasons to back a second Trump term, with plans for tax breaks and reduced worker power

The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2024

Biden Intensifies Focus On Trump's Role In Capitol Riot

Biden campaign highlights Trump's involvement in Capitol riot, contrasting leadership styles.

A single goal can make you immortal – and 10 other theories for Euro 2024

As the tournament gets under way, there are plenty of lessons to be gleaned about football, Europe and life in general

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

Ownership, money, Modi 3.0 uncertainty: A sobering reality check for election cheer

The Lok Sabha elections will continue to be analysed threadbare for some time to come. They were unexpected, revelatory about the Indian electorate and uplifting, even if momentarily, because they suggested that democracy is still alive in India.

Newslaundry · Jun 13, 2024

Elon Musk and Larry Fink, at times ideological opposites, converge on shareholder democracy

Shareholder democracy is emerging as the middle ground between shareholder primacy and stakeholder capitalism.

Fortune · Jun 12, 2024

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International Business Times · Jun 12, 2024

Hong Kong Cancels Passports Of Six 'Lawless' Democracy Activists

The Hong Kong government said Wednesday it has cancelled the passports of six democracy activists who fled to the United Kingdom, calling them "lawless wanted criminals".

Salon · Jun 11, 2024

"Fight for it": Ali Velshi on democracy

MSNBC host and author traces his family’s roots and connects their quest for belonging and equality to today

Global Poll Shows More Confidence In Biden Over Trump

Global poll shows higher global confidence in President Biden over Trump, with growing skepticism towards U.S. democracy as a global example.

Salon · Jun 11, 2024

Will Trump apologize to avoid jail time?

"If you refuse to acknowledge and take responsibility for wrongdoing, you're sure to get a longer, tougher sentence

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International Business Times · Jun 11, 2024

Hong Kong Novelists Seek Freedom In Exile After Democracy Crackdown

When Hong Kong author Kay So left her home city in 2020, she had in her luggage two short stories she had written about the huge, at times violent democracy protests that upended the city in 2019.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

Beyond gangland shootouts and drug trafficking, Italy's mafia is a threat to democracy

The Conversation · Jun 10, 2024

Murky details: Why the federal government must divulge which MPs conspired with foreign powers

Democracy rests, above all, on trust. We trust our leaders to act in our interests. We trust our democratic institutions to hold them to account when they fail to do so. We trust our media to report on those activities, and we trust our fellow citizens to speak and act…

The Conversation · Jun 10, 2024

Indian election was awash in deepfakes – but AI was a net positive for democracy

As India concluded the world’s largest election on June 5, 2024, with over 640 million votes counted, observers could assess how the various parties and factions used artificial intelligence technologies – and what lessons that holds for the rest of the world.

Salon · Jun 10, 2024

The fuel of MAGA's revenge fantasy

"This message is being customized for groups of voters by sophisticated digital AI techniques"

Governor Whitmer Stresses Importance Of Respecting Rule Of Law

Governor Whitmer emphasizes respect for the judicial system and democracy amidst Hunter Biden trial and political debates.

President Biden Emphasizes Importance Of Defending Democracy During European Trip

President Biden and National Security Advisor Sullivan emphasize democracy and unity during the Europe trip, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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