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Governor general warns of ‘growing catastrophe’ that threatens to undermine democracy in Australia

Sam Mostyn says there is a widespread ‘failure to understand and engage with’ civic underpinnings of our democracy

The Guardian - AU

Trust among Australians drops to decade's lowest point

Australians are becoming increasingly mistrustful of each other and faith in how our democracy is operating is at its lowest point in years, a report reveals.

AAP

Why ‘democratic neutrality’ is an overlooked threat to American democracy

In recent years, a growing number of elected officials have questioned or outright denied the results of elections, sought to undermine freedom of speech, and attempted to bend electoral rules to benefit themselves.

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Britain promised to protect Hongkongers from China. Why does it now seem ready to sacrifice them?

Activists under threat from Beijing are facing strange difficulties with UK immigration. Their safety must not be traded for warmer relations with China, says pro-democracy activist Nathan Law

The Guardian - UK

NEET protest violence: SC orders safeguards for protesters' digital data, release of under-18 detainees

The Supreme Court has directed all states to release detained student protesters below 18 years of age with no criminal antecedents while hearing petitions alleging police excesses during the NEET paper leak protests. Observing that "agitations in a democracy are bound to happen," the court said a prima facie case…

The Economic Times

Wu Chi-wai: Hong Kong democracy activist allowed to stay in UK for 6 months

Wu was one of 47 activists charged in 2021 in Hong Kong’s biggest case under a Beijing-imposed security law

The Independent UK

Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua plans to scrap elections – what that says about today’s autocrats

Since being elected for a second term as Nicaraguan president in 2006, Daniel Ortega – the former Sandinista freedom fighter-turned-authoritarian leader – has extended his term of office several times. But last week he announced a new strategy for holding on to power.

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‘Our country is the mission’: more than 100 ex-Nasa astronauts launch new voting campaign

Astronauts for America liken effort to instill trust and faith back in constitution’s principles and democratic institutions to ‘making a course correction’

The Guardian - US

A Hong Kong democracy activist's long-awaited London reunion may be cut short

Former pro-democracy lawmaker Wu Chi-wai has reunited with his family in London after more than five years in a Hong Kong prison

The Independent UK

The cockroach who won't leave: The making of Abhijeet Dipke

Abhijeet Dipke led a youth movement which achieved a minister's resignation. This movement transformed into a political youth movement after its inception. Dipke insists the movement focuses on issues like unemployment and education. He believes issue-based politics will shake established thrones. The youth have awakened, signaling a new dawn for…

The Economic Times

Only in America: Amid the roast, Trump toasts free speech

TOI correspondent from Washington: It was as though a bull had been invited to hand out prizes at a china convention. The White House Correspondents' Association's rescheduled annual dinner on Friday night produced one of those deliciously improbable scenes that remind the world why American democracy is equal parts constitutional…

The Times of India

Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation news: Sonam Wangchuk says it's 'victory of democracy'

Sonam Wangchuk celebrated the Union Education Minister's resignation as a democratic triumph. He credited the Cockroach Janta Party and Gen Z for this significant outcome. Wangchuk described the event as a result of sustained, non-violent public pressure. He congratulated the protesters for shedding fear and rising up nationwide. The activist…

The Economic Times

Revealed: history of Spain’s fearless 1970s trans-rights political collective

Pioneering activists risked arrest and imprisonment amid lingering persecution after Franco dictatorship

The Guardian - UK

View from The Hill: Labor’s ‘managed democracy’ reaches high point as blanket thrown over Israel-Gaza dissent

Labor national conference has been a textbook exercise in managed democracy.

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International Business Times

Larry Sharpe on What Replaced the American Dream: "The Empire Is Falling"

Libertarian Activist Larry Sharpe does not believe democracy is on the ballot for the 2026 midterms, and he has a simple test for anyone who says otherwise. Here's where he thinks America is heading next.

Euronews

EU far right cries foul, but Commission unfazed by Magyar's 'Purgatorium'

Orbán allies across Europe have raised concerns over Hungarian democracy after the president's mandate was ended and Fidesz's headquarters raided as part of a corruption probe, but the European Commission appears broadly aligned with a push to dismantle Orbán's political operation.

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk says he will end fast if govt assures no action against young protesters

Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged the government to provide assurances that young protesters will not encounter legal repercussions. He indicated he would cease his fast if students go unpunished. Wangchuk praised the non-violent spirit of the 'Chalo Sansad' rally and highlighted the importance of engaging in discussions about compensation and legislative…

The Economic Times

Uddhav Thackeray bats for opposition dialogue as AAP accuses Congress of suppressing CJP protest

Uddhav Thackeray stated opposition parties must talk to each other and the protesting students. He supported the youth's agitation and criticised the government's lack of engagement. Thackeray recalled past instances of government dialogue with protesters. He condemned police action against students, including women and young girls. The Shiv Sena (UBT)…

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Democracy is finished, Opposition not being allowed to speak in Parliament: Priyanka Gandhi slams govt

Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested against alleged undemocratic practices in Parliament. They voiced solidarity with students facing police action and demanded debate on their issues. Opposition MPs staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence, leading to detentions. Rahul Gandhi highlighted the students' demands for ministerial resignations and…

Reason

Nicaragua's Regime Drops the Pretense of Democracy

After years of rigged elections and political repression, President Daniel Ortega says Nicaraguans will no longer vote at all.

The Conversation

Six years on, why lobbying success for COVID victims’ association in Italy over pandemic mismanagement matters

IN BRIEFClick here for the key takeaways In France notably, during the 1990s, association-led action in the context of the HIV pandemic resulted in the development of “health democracy”. Six years following the onset of COVID, anthropological research focusing on an association for victims’ families in Bergamo, Italy—where the pandemic…

International Business Times

Nicaragua's President Had Already Been Perpetuating Himself In Power. He Now Announced There Will 'Never" Be Another Election

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said he was abolishing elections in the country, ending any pretense of democracy.

Benzinga

Chuck Schumer Calls Trump Presidency 'a Con,' Says 'You Pay, Trump Profits'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump’s business history and political record, arguing that Trump has repeatedly benefited from branding and controversy while raising broader concerns about democracy and civil rights.

The Guardian - AU

Andy Burnham as new UK PM faces the defining test for the centre-left. Australia will be watching closely

Countering the populist challenge to liberal democracy requires something of a reset

Benzinga

'Democracy Belongs to All of Us': JB Pritzker Warns of Growing Challenges to Voting Rights, Black History and Equality

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) warned that the country is facing a critical moment for democracy, urging Americans to defend voting rights, preserve Black history and continue the fight for equality.

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