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What Is Alternative for Germany? Fast-Rising Party Faces Fresh Ban Calls as More Than 1,000 Lawyers Speak Out

More than 1,000 German legal professionals have urged the Bundestag to ban the far-right AfD, citing its unconstitutional policies that threaten democracy, as the party's popularity rises.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

What Happened to Liberal Democracy? by Daron Acemoglu review – how to fix the system

The Nobel-winning economist takes aim at elites for no longer meeting the needs of the masses

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign

South Korean police say they’ve raided the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign perceived as defaming 1980s' pro-democracy movements

The Independent UK · Aug 6

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‘They slammed their M16s against his skull’: inside the film about Amy Goodman’s fearless reporting

As Steal This Story, Please! charts her astonishing reports on everything from climate summits to earthquakes to massacres, Goodman talks about dissent, censorship – and her ‘magic moments’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

State lawmakers enacted 37 bills on ballot measures and direct democracy through mid-2026

States have enacted 37 bills and resolutions concerning the three powers of direct democracy in the U.S. — the ballot initiative, referendum, and recall election — in 2026, through Aug. 5, 2026. The average number of bills and resolutions enacted per year from 2018 to 2025 was 41.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Starbucks Korea offices raided over controversial ‘Tank Day’ campaign

Promotion for its ‘Tank’ tumbler range was accused of invoking military crackdown on 1980 Gwangju uprising

The Independent UK · Aug 5

The world's shortest-lived country existed for just 13 hours before disappearing forever

In 1918, Russia saw the birth of its first democratically elected Constituent Assembly, though its existence was short-lived, lasting merely 13 hours. Bolsheviks saw it as a direct threat to their dictatorship. The assembly's abrupt dissolution signified the end of Russia's democracy and entry into a regime characterized by communist…

The Times of India · Aug 5

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‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley

As Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and their peers have grown richer and more influential, Gil Durán argues they have all but abandoned democracy – and found the perfect government to enable them

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Democracy Forward sues USCIS over records on immigration database use in US elections

The lawsuit seeks documents about using federal databases for voter eligibility verification. This action follows the administration's expansion of access to the SAVE database for states. Supporters claim this enhances election integrity, while critics fear voter disenfranchisement. The group wants records before the upcoming 2026 elections for public understanding.

The Times of India · Aug 5

Charges dropped after legal loophole paralyses council

A businessman has lost his bid to pursue multiple councillors in court, with the charges dismissed in what has been described as a major win for democracy.

AAP · Aug 5

Democracy is at stake when foolish humans bet on machines being intelligent

We need an enlightened US president to make the case for global AI regulation. Donald Trump is the exact opposite of what is needed, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Running for parliament in Malawi costs a fortune: economic crisis undermines democracy

Malawi’s constitutional court annulled the 2019 presidential election. The 2020 re-run brought an extraordinary transfer of power from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party to the opposition Malawi Congress Party, raising hopes for economic and political renewal.

The Conversation · Aug 4

FCC under fire over Paramount gifts

Commissioners accepted the gifts while the FCC reviewed the company's megamergers

Salon · Aug 4

Approval of east London datacentre labelled ‘slap in the face’ for local democracy

Campaigners decry Angela Rayner’s backing for Brick Lane project that has only 11 affordable homes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

Kelly Given on why you should subscribe to The National

What The National is matters. It not only matters, but is imperative to the functioning of our democracy and the preservation of a decent society

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Donald Trump Third Term Ambitions Tested by Legal Experts as 22nd Amendment Loophole Dismissed

Legal experts dismiss the idea of a Donald Trump third term after the president joked about finding a constitutional loophole to run in 2028 with scholars warning it poses a danger to democracy.

The Conversation · Aug 3

How white farmers still dominate land ownership in South Africa in spite of land reform – new research

More than 30 years after South Africa achieved democracy it remains one of the world’s most unequal countries. The democratic transition has not produced the transfer in wealth and ownership from a white minority to Black majority population that many had hoped for.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Ban on Bangladesh's Awami League is move against democracy: Taslima Nasreen

Exiled author Taslima Nasreen opposes the ban on Bangladesh's Awami League party. She criticizes the current political climate and the rise of religious fundamentalism. Nasreen also expressed concerns over minority persecution and the safety of women. She called for the release of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. The author believes…

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The Economic Times · Aug 2

'We are not democracy, but two-horse system with arbitrary executive', says Manish Tewari

Manish Tewari stated India is no longer a democracy, calling institutions redundant. He described a two-horse system of arbitrary executive and judiciary. Parliament now acts as a gladiatorial arena for seizing executive power. Legislative productivity has significantly declined over decades. Tewari advocates for a fundamental redesign of the constitutional structure.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia

Exclusive: at a launch site in the Ukrainian countryside, members of the elite ‘Magyar’s Birds’ brigade are turning Russia’s vast size into a weakness

Bangkok Post · Jul 31

Democrats' balancing act

The Democrat Party has long occupied a distinctive place in Thai politics. Traditionally seen as a conservative, pro-establishment party that nevertheless embraces parliamentary democracy and liberal economic policies, it has often served as a bridge between the traditional establishment and urban middle-class voters.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

HC rues people's 'litter here, cleanliness abroad' act; asks if we are living in civilised society

The Bombay High Court expressed strong disapproval of citizens littering in India. The court questioned if this behavior reflects the price of liberty and democracy. It urged civic officials to be ruthless in enforcing cleanliness rules. The High Court also raised concerns about garbage near heritage sites. Effective measures are…

The Conversation · Jul 31

How an 1876 massacre of Black men in South Carolina turned racial terror into political power

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, its citizens commemorate a democracy more diverse, free and inclusive than it’s ever been. The path to this milestone was imperfect and paved in blood and suffering. Still, few of the revelers will likely pay heed to the anniversary of another historic event:…

The Times of India · Jul 31

Pakistan minister invokes 'cockroaches' analogy, says united Gen-Z can 'turn everything upside down'

Pakistan's interior minister declared the nation's governance system has collapsed. He urged political parties to create new administrative units and provinces. Sweeping constitutional and governance reforms are essential for Pakistan's progress. Without structural changes, the country will face recurring political and economic crises. Youth demand merit-based jobs and equal opportunities,…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 31

France freezes assets of controversial Russian commentator Fedorova

France has frozen the assets of pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova for six months, the government announced on Friday, adding a financial measure to an expulsion order already issued against her over accusations of spreading Kremlin propaganda on French television and undermining democracy.

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