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Kerala government to move Supreme Court against Governor over delay in giving assent to Bills

Cabinet petitions SC against Governor's "inordinate delay" in giving assent to laws passed by State Assembly. CM Vijayan says Khan's action anti-Constitutional, against spirit of parliamentary democracy. Congress had resisted colonial Gov's unilateral powers in 1937. Gov. Khan denying assent to people-friendly Bills, stonewalling govt functioning. Cabinet hires senior lawyer…

The Hindu

The reason why Trump wants Milley killed

Donald Trump’s fascist death threats against Gen. Milley: The rot goes much deeper

Salon

Cauvery row: Karnataka to challenge CWRC order; stage gets set for bandh

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said he will challenge CWRC's direction to release 3,000 cusecs of water to TN in SC. He added that Karnataka does not have water to release. He also said 195 taluks in the state are reeling under drought. He said protests are allowed in democracy, but will…

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Sex offender avoids jail for driving car into Downing Street gates

Seth Kneller performed ‘attack on democracy’, judge says as he imposes suspended sentence and sexual harm prevention order

The Guardian - UK

Cassidy Hutchinson says Republicans face ‘make-or-break’ moment on Trump

Former White House aide says Trump ‘almost destroyed democracy’ and is running for president to do it again

The Guardian - US

Americans can't make the grade on civics

Do you know what the three branches of government are? Do you understand their roles? Many Americans do not

Salon

Democracy and distrust: overcoming threats to the 2024 US election

The Chicago Project on Security and Threats and the Guardian co-host an event on how to safeguard the future of US democracy at 5pm CT – watch here

The Guardian - US

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Sex offender who crashed car into Downing Street gates spared jail

Seth Kneller, 43, drove his Kia Ceed into the gates protecting the Prime Minister’s residence on May 25 in an ‘attack on democracy’.

The Independent UK

Mexico 1968: Between repression and the fight for democracy

The XIX Olympic Games, held in Mexico from October 12 to 27, 1968, were the first to be hosted by a "developing" country. A long struggle had preceded the awarding of the JJOO to Mexico.

Radio France Internationale

The Tories have warped an already crooked electoral system, pushing millions of voters off the roll

British people have become disillusioned with democracy, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

White House slams Trump’s threat to investigate NBC for ‘treason’: ‘Selfish, small, and dangerous’

‘To abuse presidential power and violate the Constitutional rights of reporters would be an outrageous attack on our democracy and the rule of law,’ White House spokesperson says

The Independent UK

Tourism’s dark side: Are those who love Greece killing it?

Greece’s population is shrinking, and tourism – its biggest economic success story – is making matters worse.

Al Jazeera

A far-right rabble won’t overthrow Ireland’s democracy – but we shouldn’t be complacent

The assortment of conspiracists who blockaded parliament was laughably incoherent. Yet change is coming that could awaken dark forces, says the Irish author Fintan O’Toole

The Guardian - UK

Simultaneous polls — but only in a presidential system

There is a deep problem in implementing the one nation-one poll idea in India

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‘When I saw it I was appalled’: row over modern fountain splits Yorkshire town down middle

Militant pensioner says a majority want a traditional feature but project leaders call row an attack on democracy

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing: Narendra Modi’s hubris is ill-judged

In dismissing concerns over the death of a Canadian Sikh activist, India’s prime minister raises more questions over his commitment to democracy

The Texas Tribune

Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones urges Texans to get organized, learn from history

In an interview for The Texas Tribune Festival, the journalist urged Texans to organize in response to the state’s book bans and restrictions on public school lessons.

The Hindu

Attempts to stifle Opposition’s voice in A.P. ahead of the elections are a threat to democracy, say leaders at all-party meeting

All-party meeting condemns YSRCP government for alleged persecution of opposition leaders, especially arrest of N. Chandrababu Naidu. JBP president Sravan Kumar said government trying to stifle Opposition voice & arrest of Naidu a threat to democracy. Meeting resolved to meet again & chart future course of action against govt's "autocratic…

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Lokesh conveys ‘bail day anniversary’ greetings to CM Jagan

Nara Lokesh jibed Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, accused of looting Rs.42,000 cr., for being out on bail for 10 years. He called Jagan an ‘economic terrorist’ for undermining Constitutional bodies and endangering democracy.

The Hindu

Congress takes a swipe at new Parliament building design, BJP hits back

Congress and BJP in war of words over new Parliament building; Jairam Ramesh calls it "Modi Multiplex" or "Modi Marriot"; BJP president J.P. Nadda labels Congress as "anti-Parliament" party; Giriraj Singh demands "dynastic dens" be assessed and rationalised.

The Guardian - US

Thousands in New York City protest Israel’s judicial overhaul as Netanyahu addresses UN

Demonstrators see the move as an attack on Israel’s institutions but New York City protest lacks Palestinian presence

Zenger

Protesters Rally Against Netanyahu’s Government In New York City

Anti-Netanyahu Protests in NYC Demand Democratic Future for Israel

The National (Scotland)

John Maclean to be remembered 100 years on by Thomas Muir Festival

THE Thomas Muir Festival will honour Red Clydeside socialist John Maclean as the annual celebration of Scotland's "Father of Democracy"…

The Guardian - UK

‘Eating away at democracy’: book bans in US public schools rise by a third in a year

According to a new study by Pen America, there were 3,362 instances of book bans in school classrooms and libraries – with more than 40% of all cases occurring in Florida

WEKU

Up First briefing: UAW strike deadline; East Coast storm; Zelenskyy interview

The auto workers union gears up to expand its strike. The Mid-Atlantic will be under a tropical storm warning this weekend. Zelenskyy talks to NPR about the state of the war and Ukraine's democracy.

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