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There is a discernible erosion of trust in democratic systems but all is not lost

Indian democracy is at a critical juncture, with the world’s largest elections underway, and misinformation rampant. While the country’s press freedom ranking has slipped to 161 and Indian democracy has been categorised as an “electoral autocracy” in the latest V-Dem report, is the media making voters aware of key issues,…

The move came after a former parliamentary researcher and a second man were charged with spying for China after a probe by counter-terrorism police

"There's nothing wrong with trying to influence the election," Trump's lawyer argued.

Journalist Ari Berman says the founding fathers created a system that concentrated power in the hands of an elite minority — and that their decisions continue to impact American democracy today.

Democrats are right to be worried about the RFK Jr. effect. But the answer is more democracy, not less

Controversy surrounds Todd Blanche's assertion on election influence, sparking debate on democracy, legality, and ethics in the electoral process.

You'll need to fight both equally (sorry)

Democracy needs checks and balances. But the undemocratic composition of the Lords deprives it of basic legitimacy, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins