#democracy

#democracy

"We're doing it in reaction to that act. We're doing it mindful of our higher angels, and better angels. We're doing it mindful that we want to model better behavior, as we've been doing for 15 years in the state of California," Newsom said, referring to the state's popular independent redistricting commission.

Bolsonaro's legal representatives denied the charges against him, asserting that the evidence presented did not convincingly link him to a plot to overturn the election.

As democracy faced a significant test in the 2024 election, economic concerns emerged as the primary motivator for voter support, overshadowing fears of authoritarianism.

Most British citizens have little contact with human rights law, which is as it should be in a mature democracy. Widespread anxiety about basic freedoms is a feature of more repressive regimes.

If we get through this period with our democracy intact rather than sliding into a Hungary-like competitive authoritarianism, it will be a significant achievement.

Enes Hocaogullari, a 23-year-old LGBTQ+ advocate, stressed in his speech that youth are fed up and are ready to take to the streets to reclaim their freedoms.

The recent parliamentary elections in Poland marked a significant turning point, as the national populists of the Law and Justice party were ousted from power with a record 75% voter turnout.

A landmark article published last year by scholars Andrew Little and Rachel Meng shook the field of political science by demonstrating that most evidence for claims of a "crisis of democracy" comes from "democracy scores" based on subjective opinions.

This bill hands over a staggering $170bn to the Department of Homeland Security to ramp up this administration's brutal immigration enforcement agenda.

Voters possess the power to select candidates, support campaigns, and engage with Congress, emphasizing the importance of active participation in democracy to counter the prevailing atmosphere of fear.

An army of outside statisticians, demographers and computer scientists have joined forces to capture, preserve and share data sets, sometimes clandestinely, ensuring their future availability.

Elections are imperfect reflections of public sentiment, but they are the least worst means to distribute political power. Each vote does count.

The Federal Constitutional Court is seen as the "guardian of Germans' basic rights" and only court to decide on banning a political party.

We had voter impersonation at Kenmare polling station... A Caherciveen man pleaded guilty but avoided a conviction for electoral fraud after he used a polling card, not in his name, that went missing from a vehicle.

Many foundations preaching democracy externally are practicing anti-democratic ideology internally by enforcing top-down decision-making and power consolidation. Funders must shift power to communities.

Friendship is a vital aspect of civic life, serving as democracy's essential thread that holds us together, despite powerful forces seeking to divide us.

The first complaint was filed by centrist MP Eric Bothorel, warning of algorithm changes and interferences in management since Elon Musk's acquisition, posing risks to democracy.

Justice Jackson expressed concern over the state of democracy, indicating that it weighs heavily on her mind at night. This reflects ongoing anxiety about political stability and democratic processes.

The survey found that 64% of California voters said they thought American democracy was under attack, and 26% felt our system of government was being tested but not under attack.