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Crowning a healthy populism

Conventional wisdom has it that an autocratic ethnonationalist backlash against global capitalism and liberal democracy is driving 21st-century politics. Yet recent developments have shown the political revolt to be more nuanced. In an era of rapid technological and economic change, people invariably look to the past. But nostalgia can inspire…

Bangkok Post · Jun 29

Americans' pride in US history and democracy dropped steeply over past decade, poll finds

Americans’ pride in their country's history or the way its democracy works has dropped noticeably over the past decade, according to a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

France 24 · Jun 29

Trump officials to slash public input on fossil fuel drilling on federal lands

Plan to limit scrutiny of polluters and shift financial risks to taxpayers is attack on democracy, advocates say

The Guardian - US · Jun 29

Quote of the day by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel: 'I no longer believe that freedom and democracy are compatible' — a foundational thesis of the new tech elite

Technology has marched forward over the last couple of decades at the same time as basic freedoms and rights have been eroded

TechRadar · Jun 27

Turkey opposition worries that Europe is sacrificing democracy for security

Turkey's main opposition says its Western allies are failing to respond as a widening crackdown by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government targets its leaders and elected mayors.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 27

Elon Musk Leads Individual Billionaire Donors as $1.3B Poured Into 2026 US Midterm Elections Cycle

Billionaire donations like Elon Musk's for the 2026 midterms raise concerns over influence, as Bernie Sanders calls for banning super PACs to protect democracy.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

Future generations must know Emergency's dark deeds: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has lauded NCERT's decision to include the Emergency period in Class IX textbooks. This move aims to educate future generations about the "dark deeds" of that era, ensuring such events are not repeated. The new Social Science textbook highlights the suspension of fundamental rights and…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule alleges 'political manipulation' ahead of 2029 elections, raises concern on Operation Tiger

Nationalist Congress Party MP Supriya Sule expressed grave concerns, stating democracy is "on the verge of ending" as parties are being fractured ahead of the 2029 elections. She alleged political manipulation is breaking families apart for electoral gains and voiced skepticism about justice from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

"Congress' arrogance, greed for power attempted to crush Constitution": Amit Shah marks Samvidhan Hatya Diwas

Union Minister Amit Shah on Thursday targeted Congress on the anniversary of the proclamation of the 1975 Emergency, calling it a period of "arrogance and greed for power."

The Economic Times · Jun 25

NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'

For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian democracy. The chapter details the suspension of fundamental rights, press censorship, and arrests, alongside the role of Jayaprakash Narayan. This inclusion, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of…

The Economic Times · Jun 25