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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.

Benzinga · Jul 21

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

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21

'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.

Benzinga · Jul 20

Quote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai: "It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is..." — Inspiring life lessons on how small everyday actions can transform communities, protect nature, build hope, and create lasting change for future generations

Quote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and her timeless message on everyday leadership. Her famous words remind us that lasting change begins with one simple action, not one powerful person. Wangari Maathai was one of the most influential environmental leaders of the modern era. She…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why

The current state of democracy in the world is fragile. According to the V-Dem Project, which measures global democracy, 41% of the world’s population live in autocratizing countries — that is, those becoming more authoritarian.

The Conversation · Jul 17

Friday briefing: ​Is violence against politicians reshaping democracy in the UK?

In today’s newsletter: ​Y​ears of rising hostility has transformed political work from public service into personal risk,​ moving MPs even further away from their constituents

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

The federal government isn’t America’s only authoritarian institution

Backlash at Yale to its negotiations with Trump shine a light on the danger of smaller authoritarian structures in civil society

The Guardian - US · Jul 16

Jamie Dimon Backs Philadelphia Navy Yard With $24 Million as US Defense Spending Surges, Says 'The Arsenal of Democracy Has Been Reignited'

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), has announced a $24 million initiative aimed at rejuvenating the American shipbuilding industry.

Benzinga · Jul 16

Trump Slams New York Data Center Moratorium as 'Terrible Decision' While Bill Ackman Points to AI Race With China and Says, 'Democracy at Risk'

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano criticized New York’s decision to temporarily halt approvals for new large-scale data centers.

Benzinga · Jul 16

Bill Ackman Warns of China ‘Super Intelligence’ Threat — 'Our Country And Democracy Will Be at Risk'

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is sounding the alarm on what he sees as a rapidly escalating technological arms race with China, warning that the stakes could extend beyond economics into national security and democratic stability.

Benzinga · Jul 15