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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What's the Monarchy For? review David Dimbleby's demolition of the royals is hugely entertaining

The monarchy exerts undemocratic influence through private access and correspondence, raising questions about its power, relevance, and internal inconsistencies.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Newly sworn-in Rep. Adelita Grijalva vows to protect LGBTQ+ rights in fiery floor speech

LGBTQ+ rights, democratic accountability, and fundamental civil liberties are nonnegotiable while obstructive delays can deny representation and freeze constituent services.
fromFOX 29 Philadelphia
1 month ago

PHOTOS: Signs, posters created for No Kings Day protests in New York, DC

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets from Times Square to the National Mall on Saturday, waving flags and holding signs calling for accountability and democracy during nationwide "No Kings Day" protests. What is No Kings Day? "No Kings Day" is a coordinated, nationwide protest movement centered on the idea that no leader should be above the law. Organizers describe it as a day to reaffirm democratic principles, emphasizing equality, accountability and the role of the press in a free society.
US politics
US politics
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Why America's veneration of the Constitution may ultimately break it

The Constitution's arduous amendment process has driven policy change through executive action and Supreme Court rulings, undermining democratic accountability and hindering constitutional repair.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Bolsonaro's coup conviction: a landmark for Brazilian democracy but this fight isn't over | Editorial

Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years for leading a criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2022 election and attempt a coup against Brazil's democracy.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Jair Bolsonaro absent from trial on coup charges, citing health issues

Jair Bolsonaro, under house arrest, is accused of leading a failed 2022 coup and faces a historic Supreme Court trial alongside seven collaborators.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Exclusive | Pro-Trump group targets House Dems, including NY pols, resisting tax cuts

Did you see Congresswoman Laura Gillen just voted to let taxes go up by $4 trillion? This is the message we’re sending to the voters.”},{
NYC politics
US news
The Trump administration's actions are increasingly chaotic and dangerous, necessitating independent journalism to hold power accountable.
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