#democracy

#democracy

Dogs at polling stations have become a popular trend during elections, showcasing their patience and support for democracy. [ more ]

Worries over potential election interference as European Parliament candidate's aide is arrested for spying for China. [ more ]

Chinese state hackers targeted UK politicians

UK government emphasizes protecting democratic institutions from cyber-attacks by China [ more ]

Slovakia's opposition is striving to preserve democracy amidst concerns of eroding rule of law under Prime Minister Fico's government. [ more ]

Key decision-makers influencing European Commission presidency decisions. [ more ]

European MEPs urged to fight far-right, disinformation, and promote democracy in upcoming elections. [ more ]

Recent suspected espionage cases add to existing foreign influence scandals involving EU parliamentarians, raising concerns about public confidence in the European Parliament elections. [ more ]

Presidential election in Slovakia seen as a test for democracy and European future

Shift towards a more Russia-friendly direction under Prime Minister Robert Fico raising concerns [ more ]

Every vote counts, election officials' diligence crucial, respect election results, and implement automatic recounts in close elections. [ more ]

Presidents need to be above the law to ensure peaceful transitions of power after losing elections.

Historically, defeated incumbents willingly left office without incident, showing respect for the democratic process. [ more ]

Kaitlan Collins challenged Bill Barr's claim that Biden is a greater threat to democracy than Trump on CNN's The Source. [ more ]

Democrats accused of interfering in the election by Trump's attorney. [ more ]

The Warren Court's decisions aimed to expand democracy and protect individual rights, which conservatives opposed due to disrupting the status quo of suppressing marginalized groups. [ more ]

Trump skipped Republican primary debates in 2024 cycle, creating a precedent.

Media suggests Biden may avoid debating Trump; importance of debates in democracy highlighted. [ more ]

Critics fear Georgia's proposed foreign influence transparency law could undermine democracy and the country's EU aspirations. [ more ]

Georgia's ruling party proposes 'foreign agent' bill similar to Russia's, sparking protests and backlash. [ more ]

Georgians are facing a renewed struggle against a controversial 'foreign agents' law reintroduction by the ruling party.

The reintroduction of the law has sparked public protests and concerns about threats to democracy and European security in Georgia. [ more ]

Russian presidential election faced protests and lack of democratic choice

Widespread anger and protest actions occurred during the election [ more ]

Conservatives on the Supreme Court seem to support the idea of presidential immunity for Trump despite lack of constitutional basis. [ more ]

Local news is crucial for building communication and trust in communities.

Loss of local newspapers creates 'news deserts' affecting democracy. [ more ]

Social media is causing devastation to local news journalism and democracy.

William Hague advocates for regulatory changes to support local journalism online. [ more ]

The Brooklyn Public Library is hosting a series of author talks, including discussions on democracy, sisterhood, and survival. [ more ]

South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy has not fully delivered economic equality for Black communities. [ more ]

Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's youngest president.

Faye vowed to uphold constitution, defend territorial integrity, and promote African unity. [ more ]

AI-powered media is being used unethically in political campaigns, impacting democratic processes globally. [ more ]

Concerns exist about AI's negative impact on elections and democracy.

AI also presents opportunities to enhance democracy if used responsibly. [ more ]

The California Journalism Prevention Act (AB 886) would require tech giants to pay a journalism usage fee for sharing content on their platforms. [ more ]

Evgenia Kara-Murza advocates for jailed Kremlin opponents, like her husband, to not be forgotten, aiming to shape a future democratic Russia.

Solitary confinement is a harsh reality for Kremlin critics like Vladimir Kara-Murza, with limited human contact and severe living conditions. [ more ]

NATO is the oldest military alliance of democratic countries

NATO's expansion eastward and new memberships seek protection from Russia. [ more ]

Western leaders denounce Russian election as sham with no free fair elections or independent monitoring. [ more ]

Putin extended rule until 2030 with a heavily stage-managed election portraying overwhelming support. Russians protested by forming long lines at polls, and Ukraine tried a symbolic vote by firing drones at Moscow.

Putin won the election with 87% of the vote, plans to further cement his control of Russian politics and continue the war in Ukraine. Western governments condemned the election as undemocratic. [ more ]

President Putin claimed victory without real competition

Many Russians turned the election into a protest against Putin [ more ]

Over 400 German police officers are under investigation for right-wing extremist or conspiracist ideologies.

These extremist ideologies within police ranks pose a threat to democracy and the rule of law in Germany. [ more ]

German politicians are grappling with how to address the surging popularity of the far-right party, AfD, which is seen as a threat to democracy.

There is concern in Germany about history repeating itself with the rise of a far-right party and efforts are being made to prevent the AfD from gaining significant influence in the government. [ more ]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is positioning himself as an independent candidate who sees threats to democracy from both major-party candidates.

Kennedy believes Biden is a bigger threat to democracy than Trump, citing censorship concerns. [ more ]

European institutions facing credibility issues due to corruption scandals and doubts about upholding democratic values.

Efforts to address reputation issues through an ethics body and rule changes are deemed insufficient by experts. [ more ]

EU funds accused of reaching dictators' hands

MEPs concerned about EU deals with African countries [ more ]

Democrats' legal actions against Trump may pose a significant threat to democracy.

Charges against Trump are criticized for being weak and politically motivated. [ more ]

A federal judge has granted an emergency request to redesign New Jersey's election ballot before the primary.

The ruling is expected to reshape politics in New Jersey and affect the primary races, impacting Senator Menendez's replacement race. [ more ]

Thavisin believes in a more democratic future for Thailand

Thavisin prioritizes improving the lives of Thai people [ more ]

Senegal's presidential election faced unrest and uncertainty

Highest number of candidates in Senegal's history [ more ]

Former chairman criticizes National Trust's direction

National Trust accused of undemocratic practices [ more ]

Secret trip funded by hedge fund with vested interest

Emphasis on promoting democracy in Venezuela [ more ]

The intersection between racial justice and the fight against sexual violence is crucial.

Addressing issues that affect Black women, including sexual violence, is necessary for genuine democracy. [ more ]

New definition of extremism in the UK by Michael Gove

Groups promoting violence, hatred, or intolerance will be denied funding and access to officials [ more ]

Joe Biden clinched Democratic nomination with delegate count surpassing majority.

Biden's administration highlights progress and warns of Trump's threat to democracy. [ more ]

The resignation of Arun Goel leaves the Election Commission of India with only one of the three mandated officials to conduct the upcoming general election.

The main opposition party has accused the government of systematic decimation of independent institutions after Goel's resignation. [ more ]

Biden criticized Trump over Jan 6 insurrection without uttering his name

Biden stood up to Putin, defended democracy, and challenged isolationist views of Trump [ more ]

President Biden criticized former President Trump during State of the Union address.

Biden emphasized the threat to democracy and highlighted the need for additional aid. [ more ]

The fight against autocracy in Europe is a significant challenge today.

The Council of Europe is crucial in supporting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Belarus. [ more ]