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Indonesia warns against new conflicts as U.S., China, Russia attend ASEAN summit

At East Asia summit, leaders warned against sharpening rivalries. US VP Harris, Chinese Premier Li, Russian FM Lavrov urged to manage differences to avoid a "new Cold War". Leaders' statement omitted mention of South China Sea & Ukraine war. ASEAN chair Widodo: "Responsibility to not create new tensions". UN Sec-Gen…

The Hindu

Trump vs. Biden 2024: All-time ugly

Trump lies about his weight — and that's what the press focuses on? We won't save democracy that way, folks

Salon

Presidential centers issue joint statement calling out the fragile state of US democracy

Concern for U.S. democracy has prompted the entities supporting 13 presidential libraries dating back to Herbert Hoover to call for a recommitment to the country’s bedrock principles, including the rule of law and respecting diverse beliefs

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Get real: Trump plans to be a dictator

Project 2025 is a strategy that has been developed by right-wing think tanks

Salon

My New Lawfare Article on Trump and the Use of Section 3 Disqualification as a Tool to Protect Democracy Against itself

Section 3 disqualification is justifiable as a democracy-limiting tool to protect democracy. But there are slippery-slope issues that deserve serious consideration.

Reason

Election season has come. Here’s what you need to do to stop Trump from winning

America is about to start a terrifyingly high-stakes ride. These are some ways to help save American democracy

The Guardian - US

The Guardian view on India’s G20 summit: a backsliding democracy gets to play host

Editorial: Western democracies are wrong to overlook a country’s descent into electoral autocracy because they believe they need it to contain China

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Proud Boys ringleader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for Jan 6 attack

The sentence is the largest to date connected to the attack, reflecting his singular role organizing members of the mob that brought American democracy to the brink

The Independent UK

Dyf pulls claims Idar Gold Trophy in record time

Dyf wins Idar Gold Trophy in record time; Chopin sets new course record. Protest delays 4th race, but punters convinced by CCTV mirror image. Alpha Domino, Democracy, Aloysia, Inishmore & Chieftain win.

The Hindu

Justice will be done to Gauri Lankesh when her killers are convicted: CM

Chief Min. Siddaramaiah vows justice for Gauri Lankesh; expresses confidence in strong evidence in chargesheet. He condemns forces behind her killing, writing of threat letters & moral policing. Cites her fight for communal harmony & refusal to seek personal favours. Shailaja Teacher & Angela Rangad speak of struggle to save…

The Hindu

Kavitha urges political parties to push women’s quota bill

Kavitha urges 47 political parties to unite and pass Women's Reservation Bill in special session of Parliament. She highlights importance of inclusivity in democracy and calls for action from citizens to ensure women's rightful place in legislative discourse. Bill seeks to reserve 33% of seats in Lok Sabha and State…

The Hindu

At a stroke, Slovakia could soon become Russia’s newest ally

Robert Fico, the former PM who showers praise on Moscow and models himself on Viktor Orbán, is leading the polls for the coming elections, says documentary-maker John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

Media and Coalition go off script on pharmacy protesters storming Parliament

How differently we look at the devastating impact on democracy inflicted by one group of protesters as opposed to another.

Crikey

Zimbabwean president at his inauguration says the disputed election reveals a ‘mature democracy’

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa says last month's elections are a sign of the country’s “mature democracy.”

The Independent UK

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Mysuru student in Italy for youth boot camp aimed at fostering participation in democracy

Dhanalakshmi is a ‘Youth for Governance’ (Y4G) Fellow representing GRAAM (Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement). The Y4G fellowship programme for empowering young leaders aims to unlock the potential of dynamic individuals as agents of change.

The Conversation

Niger coup: Ecowas must do these 3 things to break the stalemate

It’s been a month since military guards under the command of General Abdourahamane Tchiani ended 12 years of democratic governance in Niger. The situation seems to have reached a stalemate as the junta has refused to restore democracy immediately.

The Hindu

BJP, SP accuse each other of corrupting Ghosi bypoll, complain to EC

BJP and SP accuse each other of influencing Ghosi bypoll. BJP State President writes to Chief State Election Commissioner alleging SP candidate distributing money in Dalit and Muslim areas. SP claims BJP trying to influence poll through govt. machinery. Both parties submit memorandums to Election Commission. Election Commission urged to…

The Conversation

How hate speech during the Voice campaign can harm personal wellbeing, as well as democracy

Last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia will vote in the Voice referendum on October 14.

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The Guardian - US

Wisconsin voters caught in the middle as misinformation takes on education

Keep our Republic aims to educate voters about elections and democracy, while North of 29 pushes widely debunked fraud claims

The Guardian - US

‘There’s a very real danger here’: AOC on 2024, the climate crisis and ‘selling out’

Twice re-elected and comfortable in her political skin, the Democratic congresswoman makes clear that Biden can’t take progressives for granted

The Hindu

KCR favours simultaneous elections as he is with the BJP, says Revanth Reddy

Telangana Congress chief Revanth Reddy claims KCR's silence on 'One Nation One Election' is an indication of his support for PM Modi. He alleges the move is unconstitutional and dangerous for democracy, and could lead to a Constitutional crisis. He also accuses Modi of demeaning the Presidential office by appointing…

Newsroom.co.nz

'It's democracy in action' - Hipkins not put off

For every person who griped at Chris Hipkins on his first day out on the campaign trail there were at least 10 who asked for a selfie. Disruptors and protesters will be a constant theme over the next six weeks, but the Labour leader isn’t giving them an inch.

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on Gabon: the coup poses a new threat to democracy in Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa has suffered an alarming spate of military takeovers since 2020

The Guardian - UK

Millions of ‘missing voters’ cost Labour seats due to electoral boundaries bias

Analysis of official data has revealed the system for drawing constituencies is ‘warping’ British democracy by omitting eligible voters

The Guardian - US

AOC urges US to apologize for meddling in Latin America: ‘We’re here to reset relationships’

Democratic congresswoman calls for acknowledgment of past intrusion in effort to restore trust in US leadership in the region

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