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Defending space for free discussion, empathy and tolerance on campus is a challenge during Israel-Hamas war

College and university campuses across the U.S. have seen polarization and unrest since the Israel-Hamas war began with the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023. Students and faculty have held protests and rallies, argued on social media and signed statements, some of which have increased mistrust and…

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Mike Johnson is not a "culture warrior"

Throughout his career, new House Speaker Mike Johnson has displayed a troubling committement to minority rule

Salon

Critical thought vital for a healthy democracy: CM

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the second edition of the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival (KLIBF) in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.

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Heather Cox Richardson: We can fix this

Historian and author talks about her new book "Democracy Awakening" — and why she's still bullish on America

Salon

BJP is sure to win as it has people’s support, says Eatala Rajender

Telangana BJP election campaign chairman Eatala Rajender claims people are ready to vote out BRS govt. due to Kaleshwaram project & two-bedroom housing scheme. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy inducted Congress leader B. Subash Reddy into BJP. BJP is only alternative to KCR & will fulfill TS people's hopes &…

The Hindu

Some African governments are spending millions to spy on their citizens – stifling debate and damaging democracy

Governments around the world use surveillance technology to monitor external threats to national security. Some African governments are also spending vast sums on mass surveillance of their own citizens.

The Conversation

Australian prime minister to raise imprisoned democracy blogger during China visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will raise the plight of a detained Australian democracy blogger with Chinese leaders during his visit to China

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Kamala Harris to call for urgent action on AI threat to democracy and privacy

US vice-president to say short-term problems with technology as pressing as existential ones, before UK summit

The Guardian - UK

GOP ready to exploit their own "crisis"

The GOP's speaker debacle has resulted in the most radical leader of the House of Representatives in history

Salon

Kerala Piravi: Governor, Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition extend wishes to people of State and Malayalis across the world

Kerala celebrates Kerala Piravi. Governor, Chief Minister, Opposition Leader extend wishes, urge unity to take State to new heights and safeguard its status as beacon of democracy and secularism.

The Hindu

Kamala Harris Looks Ahead To 2024 Election, Focused On Biden’s Reelection

Vice President Harris discusses immigration, Biden's age, and the importance of democracy.

Zenger

Yang Hengjun’s family urges Albanese to negotiate with China for jailed Australian writer’s release

Democracy activist ‘hasn’t enjoyed any direct sunlight for over four years’ and his children fear their father risks being left to die in a Chinese prison

The Guardian - AU

Young, female voters were the key to defeating populists in Poland's election – providing a blueprint to reverse democracy's decline

The results of Poland’s parliamentary elections held on Oct. 15, 2023, have been lauded as a blow against populism – and they may also hold important lessons for reversing democracy’s decline.

The Conversation

BJP is mutilating the world’s largest democracy in India, alleges T.N. CM Stalin

CM Stalin alleges PM Modi has deprived States of their rights, seeks to establish unitary leadership & PM with unitary powers. He urges Centre to accept Rajamannar Committee's recommendations to ensure State autonomy & federal govt at Centre. People should vote for I.N.D.I.A. bloc to protect States & India.

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Worrying shift in Australian attitudes to democracy

New research from a leading university has uncovered shifting attitudes towards democracy among Australians.

Newsroom.co.nz

Oliver Hartwich: Reclaiming democracy in Poland

Poland’s opposition also won the election, even though it is taking a long time to change the government. But that change, when it finally happens, will be a change for the better, writes Dr Oliver Hartwich

The Conversation

Geopolitical chess game: Why India has no interest in serving as a western pawn

Canada’s deepening divide with India following its accusation that the Indian government was responsible for the murder of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar has revealed a cynical truth: the West’s interest in democracy and rules-based international order is largely empty rhetoric.

The Guardian - UK

Readers reply: which electoral system is the fairest?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

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From right to buy to housing crisis: how home ownership killed Britain’s property dream

Margaret Thatcher’s ‘property-owning democracy’ project drove a mass sell-off of social housing. After more than 40 years of soaring prices and growing inequality, is it time to change course?

The Hindu

Chinta warns Jagan govt. against ‘tampering with’ education sector

Chinta Mohan warns YSR govt. against tampering with education sector. He claims democracy is in crisis in AP & condemns govt.'s liquor policy. He accuses YSRCP of vendetta politics & demands release of N. Chandrababu Naidu. He says Congress image is improving & predicts regional party alliance with Congress will…

The Independent UK

How a South Dakota priest inspired 125 years of direct democracy — and the fight to preserve it

Thanks to a rabble-rousing, socialist priest, it’s a milestone year for direct democracy in the U.S. The practice of citizen-originated ballot measures began 125 years ago when South Dakota became the first state to have them

Al Jazeera

Q&A: NUG’s first Rohingya minister says Myanmar in ‘unified revolution’

Aung Kyaw Moe says the civilian government working to remove the military has a vision of a more inclusive Myanmar.

The Conversation

'I see no happy ending' − a former national security leader on the Gaza hostage situation

Hamas took more than 200 people hostage during its deadly rampage in Israeli border towns on Oct. 7, 2023. Among the hostages are children and the elderly. While four of them have been released, the fate of the rest is unknown, as Qatar serves as an intermediary in working to…

The Guardian - US

Mike Johnson helped Trump on January 6 - now he’s a threat to democracy

Louisiana congressman known as ‘Maga Mike’, elected House speaker Wednesday, is staunch Trump supporter and election denier

The Conversation

Christian leaders in Ghana are trying to reshape government – it may not end well

Ghana is constitutionally a secular state. This means religious liberty is guaranteed, and all citizens are free to believe and manifest any religious faith. No political parties are allowed to base their appeal on religion.

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