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Democrats split after Biden shook hands with Trump — the man he spent years calling a threat to democracy

Biden resumed a tradition Trump broke four years ago, despite years of warnings about the president-elect’s agenda

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Lords shake-up: meaningful change goes beyond scrapping birthright

Editorial: MPs are right to abolish hereditary seats in the upper house. However, Britain needs a representative second chamber fit for modern democracy

The Guardian - UK

Dem governors pledge to resist Trump

"Governors Safeguarding Democracy" will seek to uphold free elections and challenge unlawful measures from Trump

Salon

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Is South Africa one of the most politically polarised countries in the world? No, it’s not – sociologist

A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarised society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country’s history of dispossession and discrimination during colonialism and apartheid, and their continuing legacy after 30 years of democracy.

The Conversation

Helldivers 2's Terminid Jurassic Park has, shockingly, backfired horrifically, all while Super Earth soldiers are busy trying to get the Democracy Space Station running

"Who could have predicted such an event?!"

GamesRadar

Yes, it's dark — but don't give up hope

An expert panel on how we got here — and how we can survive the dark times and start to build anew

Salon

Tammy Duckworth criticizes choice of Pete Hegseth as defence secretary – as it happened

This blog has now closed but you can read all our coverage of US politics here

The Guardian - US

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Democratic Governors Form Group To Safeguard Democracy

Democratic Governors Pritzker and Polis establish nonpartisan coalition to protect democratic institutions from potential threats under the incoming Trump ...

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Journalist Says His Detention Removed Guatemala's 'Mask Of Democracy'

A prominent Guatemalan journalist and corruption critic, declared a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, says that his time in prison allowed him to strip away his country's "mask of democracy."

International Business Times

US Airlines Jets Hit By Bullets Over Haiti, Flights Suspended

US airlines face gunfire damage in Haiti, leading to flight suspensions amid escalating gang violence. New prime minister aims to restore democracy and sec...

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OPINION - The London Question: should these pro-Palestine marches be allowed?

If you are a liberal, as Londoners should be — this is the second most multicultural city on earth — you can hold two ideas in your head at once. The first is that the so-called “pro-Palestine” marches in London — I doubt their “pro” nature, as some seem keener…

Evening Standard

Vietnam arrests pro-democracy activist for ‘anti-state’ activity

Tran Khac Duc was arrested in September for anti-state activity

The Independent UK

Will the American project survive the anger of white men?

At key moments throughout US history, white male anger has been privileged over national security, progress or basic welfare

The Guardian - US

Political donations ban in SA 'will increase handouts'

The SA government has secured support for its ban on political donations, but a democracy expert says it will lead to huge handouts for political parties.

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The Conversation

Ta-Nehisi Coates describes what he saw in Palestine as ‘apartheid’, resembling America’s segregated Jim Crow South

In May 2023, renowned Black American writer Ta-Nehisi Coates spent ten days in the West Bank and Israel, where he spent half his time with Breaking the Silence, a group of former Israeli soldiers who now oppose the occupation.

GamesRadar

Helldivers 2 issues a make or break Major Order to get the Democracy Space Station up and running before the flying bots plot their next attack

"Haste is critical"

Fortune

Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis says that America’s democracy is always ‘in swing’

Just like in improvised music, politicians are constantly balancing opposing forces.

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President-Elect Trump Wins Crucial Swing State Arizona In 2024

President-elect Trump secures Arizona, highlighting immigration and democracy concerns in the swing state.

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The Guardian - UK

In an increasingly uncertain world, we Europeans must be bold and build hope

With far-right parties gaining support across the globe, it is crucial we collaborate with our neighbours and restore faith in democracy

Radio France Internationale

Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with 'Preserve Freedom' party

Germany marked 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell with festivities on Saturday under the theme "Preserve Freedom!", against the somber backdrop of war in Gaza and Ukraine, and fears that democracy is under attack around the world.

Newslaundry

Hafta letters: US elections, fascism, democracy

Great work on Hafta, NL team! I’ve been going through several of the archives that are available on video.

The Conversation

What should journalists do when the facts don’t matter?

Most people agree that actual facts matter – in such activities as debate, discussion and reporting. Once facts are gathered, verified and distributed, informed decision-making can proceed in such important exercises as voting.

WhatToWatch

Netflix adds true crime drama about Spain's most infamous bank robbery that threatened to end the country's new democracy

Netflix's Bank Under Siege revolves around a crime that 'shook a nation'

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President Biden Emphasizes Integrity Of American Electoral System

President Biden reaffirms trust in US electoral system, praises election workers' dedication in the face of challenges to democracy.

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President Biden Calls For Peaceful Transition After Trump's Victory

President Biden stresses peaceful transition of power and unity in American democracy.

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