Out of the shadows: Venezuela’s opposition emerges from hiding but remains on political sidelines Months after Nicolás Maduro’s removal, pro-democracy activists struggle to turn hope into influence The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
Will Modi Leave Office in a Year? Rahul Gandhi Thinks So A single political statement can sometimes dominate the national conversation. That is exactly what happened when Rahul Gandhi declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not remain in office a year from now. The prediction immediately grabbed attention. But what made it even more striking was the reason behind it.… MyLifeXP · Jun 5
‘It is unsustainable’: Reform’s billionaire donors inspire panic in Westminster While huge donations are nothing new in UK politics, some fear electoral finance is distorting democracy itself The Guardian - UK · Jun 4
US territories have a voice in Congress but no vote – here’s why As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, millions of Americans who live outside the 50 states are excluded from full participation in its democracy. The Conversation · Jun 4
How Canberra's Liberals are failing their voters and damaging democracy in the ACT Canberra conservative voters let down again. The Canberra Times · Jun 3
Britain is in a doom loop: people mistrust democracy and politicians. I say a hope loop is possible too There are ways to address the lack of faith. And unless Starmer, Burnham or Streeting do that, the issue of who is PM is moot, says Polly Curtis of Demos The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
Anthropic's $345,000 Job Comes With A Unique Mission: Protect Democracy From AI Anthropic is hiring for its AI & Rule of Law team, offering up to $345,000 to tackle AI's impact on democracy and legal systems, amid concerns over its advanced Mythos AI model. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
After the Anti-weaponization fund and other Trump actions, Democratic Senator is expecting increased GOP opposition "This president is giving us a master class in our own democracy by tearing it down." We Got This Covered · Jun 1
‘Our democracy is run by two private clubs’: can a pro-hunting Democrat lead a blue wave in Iowa? As Trump’s approval ratings dip and gas prices rise, Democrats see an opening with Rob Sand The Guardian - US · Jun 1
Turkish democracy on trial: how Erdoğan’s rule has undermined justice and weakened his rivals There has been unrest across Turkey after an appeals court annulled the results of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) 2023 leadership election, deposing the popular winner Özgür Özel. The Conversation · Jun 1
Former Fed chair Jerome Powell issues stark warning as he’s honored for standing up to Trump Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Powell underscored the critical role of universities, courts, Congress, and the Federal Reserve, describing them as "the foundation and the embodiment of our democracy” The Independent UK · Jun 1
Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools Jerome Powell, former Federal Reserve Chair, received an award for safeguarding the central bank's independence. He emphasized the crucial role of independent institutions like universities, courts, and Congress in democracy. Powell warned against political interference in monetary policy decisions. He also acknowledged past Fed mistakes. The award recognized courage in… The Economic Times · Jun 1
'Victim of state-sponsored terrorism': TMC's Abhishek Banerjee day after attack TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was attacked with stones and eggs in West Bengal. He described the incident as 'state-sponsored terrorism'. Banerjee thanked leaders for their support. He stated that the attack was a deliberate attempt to silence the opposition. He vowed to continue fighting for democracy and the people of… The Economic Times · May 31
'Absolutely shameful': Kapil Sibal slams BJP over attack on TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Sibal asked what action has been taken to book the perpetrators of the violence and questioned the silence of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Home Minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The Economic Times · May 31
MyLifeXP · May 31 What RSS Said About CJP Surprised Everyone One social media page. Millions of views. Endless debates. And suddenly, everyone is talking about the Cockroach Janta Party. Supporters call it a fresh voice for young Indians. Critics question its motives. Political leaders have debated its impact, while social media continues to amplify its reach. But amid all the…
The Guardian - UK · May 30 Look at how Germany defeated the Red Army Faction. The lessons about how to fight terrorism are all there As Daniela Klette is jailed after three decades in hiding, it’s clear that good strategy, and principally democracy, beat the terror, bombs and guns, says author and Guardian international security correspondent Jason Burke
Reason · May 29 My New Liberalism.Org Article on "Liberalism's Uneasy Relationship with Democracy" The article addresses the interlinked problems of widespread voter ignorance, tyranny of the majority, and illiberal anti-democratic movements coming to power through elections.
MyLifeXP · May 29 Why Modi May Soon Remove These Deadwood Ministers For years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi built an image of speed, discipline, and decisive governance. From infrastructure to global diplomacy, the Modi government projected confidence and control. But now, after more than a decade in power, a different conversation is slowly growing louder inside political circles has the government started…
The Conversation · May 29 Gina Rinehart and Southern Cross Austereo: what do billionaire media buyouts mean for democracy? Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person and one of the world’s most powerful mining magnates, recently helped finance a deal to acquire a 10% stake in Southern Cross Austereo – the second largest commercial media broadcaster in Australia.
Reason · May 28 Student Speech and Civic Education In this post, I shall continue down the free speech as autonomy-enhancing path, contending that engagement in freedom of expression… The post Student Speech and Civic Education appeared first on Reason.com.
France 24 · May 28 Fake Pride, masked men and a surge in misinformation ahead of Armenia’s election There has been a “tenfold increase” since the start of May in misinformation circulating online in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, according to Artur Papyan, the director of Armenia’s Media Diversity Institute. Both the ruling party and the opposition – as well as foreign interests – have…
The Guardian - AU · May 28 ‘Fractured’ society – but New Zealand’s young have hope across difference and distance Isolation and falling trust is driving disconnection, though under-35s are more optimistic about social cohesion than older people, report finds
The Guardian - UK · May 27 Blair wants to leave our future to the markets. I believe democracy can still shape our lives for the better The inequality caused by technological innovation is not a given. Labour can harness that change to serve society, not dominate it, says Labour MP Wes Streeting
The Conversation · May 27 Should Ethiopia limit how long its prime minister can serve? Why this won’t fix a deeper democracy problem Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has revived debate over whether the country should impose term limits on its head of government. Speaking before the National Dialogue Commission in May 2026 – just weeks before national elections – he said executive power should be “limited by law”. He suggested the issue…
International Business Times UK · May 27 Nothing Says Democracy Like UFC Cage Fights on the White House Lawn for America's 250th Birthday The White House is set to host a UFC event for the 250th anniversary of American independence, featuring championship fights and VIP packages, reflecting Trump's penchant for spectacle.