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#hungary
fromFortune
9 hours ago
Europe politics

Hungary voted for 'complete change in regime,' Peter Magyar says, calling for new parliament ASAP | Fortune

Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Hungarians vote in hard-fought election that could oust Viktor Orban after 16 years

Hungarians vote in a crucial election that may end Viktor Orban's 16-year rule and reshape international relations.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Hungary election: Orban faces tight race in pivotal vote

Hungarians are voting in an election that could end Viktor Orban's 16-year rule, with Peter Magyar as a significant challenger.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Peter Magyar vows to pursue those who plundered' Hungary, after election win

Peter Magyar pledges to restore democracy and combat corruption after winning Hungary's election, promising a new era of governance.
Europe politics
fromFortune
9 hours ago

Hungary voted for 'complete change in regime,' Peter Magyar says, calling for new parliament ASAP | Fortune

Péter Magyar's Tisza party won a super-majority, aiming for significant reforms and a shift away from Viktor Orbán's governance.
Europe politics
fromThe New Yorker
8 hours ago

The Hungarian Election Shows That Even Strongmen Can Lose

Viktor Orbán's long-standing grip on power in Hungary appears vulnerable due to economic decline and rising opposition, yet many doubt his potential loss.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Hungarians vote in hard-fought election that could oust Viktor Orban after 16 years

Hungarians vote in a crucial election that may end Viktor Orban's 16-year rule and reshape international relations.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Hungary election: Orban faces tight race in pivotal vote

Hungarians are voting in an election that could end Viktor Orban's 16-year rule, with Peter Magyar as a significant challenger.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

And the election winner is the candidate who can afford Africa's soaring nomination fees

High nomination fees in Djibouti and Benin hinder democratic participation and reinforce exclusion in elections.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 day ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
#democratic-party
Media industry
fromUSA TODAY
16 hours ago

Democrats won't win elections from the For You page | Opinion

Democratic candidates must enhance their social media strategies and focus on effective messaging to compete with Republicans.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democrats Reject Resolution Condemning AIPAC Money in Primaries

Democratic leaders avoided addressing Israel's influence and public opposition to its actions despite declining support among voters.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

Prominent Democratic figures gathered in NYC for the NAN convention, focusing on midterms, affordability, and the party's future.
Media industry
fromUSA TODAY
16 hours ago

Democrats won't win elections from the For You page | Opinion

Democratic candidates must enhance their social media strategies and focus on effective messaging to compete with Republicans.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Democrats Reject Resolution Condemning AIPAC Money in Primaries

Democratic leaders avoided addressing Israel's influence and public opposition to its actions despite declining support among voters.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

Prominent Democratic figures gathered in NYC for the NAN convention, focusing on midterms, affordability, and the party's future.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to fix SNP's mess'

Anas Sarwar urges voters to give Labour five years to address issues caused by the SNP, promising tax cuts and more affordable homes.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
1 day ago

Democrats' growing credibility gap may cost them the midterms | Opinion

Democrats are losing voter trust due to a perceived gap between their campaign promises and governance.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Local elections profile: Haringey

Haringey is at the heart of north London: it has leafy, affluent areas beside busy urban neighbourhoods; hundreds of restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world; and great parks and open spaces.
London
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.
#elections
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK

Next month's elections in Scotland, Wales, and local councils will significantly test public opinion ahead of the 2024 general election.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate for elections officer was confused about party he joined

Jim Irizarry mistakenly registered with the American Independent Party for over 10 years, later changing to the Democratic Party.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
4 days ago

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
4 days ago

Brooklyn Democratic district leaders navigating controversy as elections approach

Anthony Beckford, the District Leader for the 43rd Assembly District, stated, 'the party is the district leaders' and emphasized his commitment to supporting Black leadership despite the ongoing investigations.
Brooklyn
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

All democracies are perishable: Hitler's rise to power as a warning about the present

The book 'Les Irresponsables' by Johann Chapoutot examines the rise of Hitler and its parallels to contemporary authoritarianism.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Local elections profile: Greenwich

Greenwich is a historic borough in south-east London known for its naval connections, green spaces, and diverse population.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Twin corruption trials cast a shadow over Spain's main parties ahead of key elections

Spain's major political parties face corruption trials that could impact their credibility ahead of upcoming elections.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

Voters in England must show valid photo ID for local elections on 7 May, while Scotland and Wales do not require ID.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Voting for populist parties in local polls will put NHS at risk, says Streeting

Voting for populist parties in upcoming elections could jeopardize the NHS, according to Wes Streeting.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Foolish Pollsters Are Now Just Asking AI What Voters Would Say in Response to Questions and Publishing It at Face Value

Axios mistakenly cited AI-generated polling data as human responses, highlighting risks of using simulations in opinion polling.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

India news: Kerala, Assam and Puducherry head to polls

India experiences unusual April weather, impacting elections and discussions on climate change.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections profile: Hammersmith and Fulham

Hammersmith and Fulham is a vibrant west London borough known for its restaurants, parks, and three professional football clubs.
#green-party
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens 'on course for record-breaking elections'

The Green Party aims for significant gains in London's local elections, targeting four to five times their previous seat count.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor

The Green Party won a Kent County Council by-election, replacing a jailed councillor with Rob Yates, who received nearly 39% of the vote.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens 'on course for record-breaking elections'

The Green Party aims for significant gains in London's local elections, targeting four to five times their previous seat count.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor

The Green Party won a Kent County Council by-election, replacing a jailed councillor with Rob Yates, who received nearly 39% of the vote.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work

Student voter turnout at community colleges is improving, but data collection for future analysis has been halted due to federal investigations.
#democracy
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

India news: Voting closes in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry

Voting has now concluded in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry with results expected on May 4. Assam recorded a voter turnout of nearly 76% and Kerala of 62.7%.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Democratic Campaign That Begins With an Apology

State Senator Creigh Deeds declared, 'I believe that people should choose their representatives. Representatives shouldn't choose their people.' This statement underscores the traditional argument against gerrymandering, yet it serves as a prelude to the Democrats' call for aggressive redistricting.
SF politics
US Elections
fromFortune
4 days ago

'In rural, urban, red, blue, Democrats have overperformed everywhere': GOP wakes up to freight train heading their way | Fortune

Republicans faced significant electoral losses in Wisconsin and Georgia, indicating Democratic momentum ahead of the November midterms.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Police to review complaint over Farage's free energy bills competition

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
UK politics

Greens challenged over crackpot conspiracy theorist' candidates

The Independent reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and antisemitism in politics, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Police to review complaint over Farage's free energy bills competition

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Greens challenged over crackpot conspiracy theorist' candidates

The Independent reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and antisemitism in politics, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
SF politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
#voting-rights
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

Voting rights are essential for democracy, yet access is hindered by voter ID laws that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable

The defeat of Viktor Orbán required not just an ordinary election campaign but the construction of a broad, diverse, and patriotic grassroots social movement, changing politics around the world.
Europe politics
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How to Find Affordable Election Services for Unions

Union elections require careful selection of service providers to ensure reliability, security, and member participation while managing budgets and compliance.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

Republican supporters of the SAVE America Act describe the law as a commonsense measure to prevent voter fraud, yet it represents a blatant defiance of common sense and a fraudulent seizure of ballot access.
US politics
Social justice
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

How to Defend Democracy One State at a Time

States are organizing coordinated opposition to federal government actions through legal and legislative tools, while organized citizens are demanding change and electing new leaders to strengthen democracy.
#local-elections
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Bexley voters mull choice between shades of blue

Voters in Bexley face a choice between the Conservatives and Reform UK, with local issues influencing their decision.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Londoners may regret protest votes for Reform or Greens in local elections, says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan warns former Labour voters against supporting other parties, emphasizing the importance of local council performance over national party issues.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Americans are split on wanting the National Guard to monitor voting, a new poll finds

46% of Americans support National Guard presence at polling places during midterm elections, with Republicans showing stronger support, though federal deployment would be illegal.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reform cold calling public in bid to find paper' candidates for local elections

Reform UK is cold calling individuals to recruit paper candidates for local elections before the deadline.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Secrecy, Democracy, Necessity

Executive officials justify secrecy through claims of protecting decision-making integrity and national security, but such necessity arguments alone cannot legitimize secret governance in democracies.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

The essentials of democracy - High Country News

Environmental protections are being dismantled through regulatory actions without public input, while climate change impacts devastate agricultural communities dependent on water resources.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Starmer kicks off crucial local election campaign with vow to fight for our values'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Your Party committee election was chaos. Why break the habit of a lifetime?

Your Party's internal dysfunction, marked by leadership conflicts, financial misconduct allegations, and organizational chaos, has become embedded in its corporate culture, exemplified by a failed livestreamed election results announcement.
UK news
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

How Political Parties Die

Britain's two major parties are collapsing while right-populist U.K. Reform rises, attracting former Conservative voters and officials amid post-Brexit political realignment.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Our embrace of individuals over institutions isn't serving us well

In the early 20th century, sociologist Max Weber noted that sweeping industrialization would transform how societies worked. As small, informal operations gave way to large, complex organizations with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, leaders would need to rely less on tradition and charisma, and more on organization and rationality. He also foresaw that jobs would need to be broken down into specialized tasks and governed by a system of hierarchy,
History
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Politics Without Politicians by Helene Landemore review power to the people

Randomly selected citizen assemblies replacing electoral politics reduce polarization, deepen civic bonds, and produce more legitimate, deliberative collective decisions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability - Above the Law

Legal system turmoil: arrests, Epstein file fallout, judicial misconduct, and mounting ethical breaches requiring disbarment of dishonest administration lawyers.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Democracy Dies in Broad Daylight

Last week- after the Wall Street Journal broke more news about the Trump family's dodgy crypto-business dealings and before the President shared a racist video of the Obamas depicted as dancing apes-the Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos decided that one of his smaller properties, the Washington Post, has proved such a drag on his two-hundred-and-thirty-billion-dollar fortune that prudence required that he obliterate much of its newsroom.
Media industry
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

American Democracy Is Showing Signs of Life

American democracy faced severe authoritarian threats under Trump but shows resilience through declining presidential support, mass protest, citizen defense, political opposition, and judicial resistance.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Economic Democracy as the Redemption of Political Democracy

Economic democracy should be reframed as intrinsically linked to political democracy, reintegrating economic and political spheres rather than merely extending political democracy into firms.
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Politics Has Grown Too Big for Politicians Alone | The Walrus

O n January 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol insurrection, many people were transfixed by what they saw in Washington. It was only a heroic effort by the police that kept the insurrectionists out of the House of Representatives, where elected members and staff took refuge behind chairs and under desks. In one sense, the riot, with its outlandish characters wearing costumes and face paint, felt like an absurd exclamation mark that punctuated the end of an erratic presidency.
US politics
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