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From yesterday's Justice Department press release: A Berklee College of Music student, who is a citizen of the People's Republic of China (PRC), was convicted by a federal jury in Boston today of stalking and threatening an individual who posted fliers in support of democracy in China around the Berklee…

Support for democratic norms has gone from ‘bad to worse’ as Trump’s attempt to twist messaging is working

The Congress criticised the Election Commission on the National Voters’ Day for refusing to meet INDIA bloc leaders on its demand for greater use of VVPATs in polls, terming it as an “injustice” that strikes at the very foundations of democracy.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday will explore greater coordination with emerging regional partner Angola, capping a tour of Africa to champion US-friendly democracies as global crises mount.

Incoming NPR CEO Katherine Maher has a background in tech and world affairs. She says the network's mission fits neatly with her advocacy of the free flow of information in expanding democracy.

Voters must ask: What would have happened if Trump’s coup attempt on Jan. 6 had succeeded?

The war hawks and ultrarich don’t need the democracy Trump imperils. If offered running mate, Haley will make her peace too

Editorial: The UN special rapporteur on environmental defenders is right to warn that a pillar of democracy is under threat in Britain

Demands follow decision to pull funding for Die Heimat party because it sets out to undermine democracy