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As judge temporarily restores White House press access, Obama characterizes Trump’s media ban as a larger ‘foundational’ issue with the free press

“You can’t do that and say that you are still living in a democracy.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 24

‘It’s so corrosive to democracy': Over 50 federal prosecutors speak out against Trump's $100,000 a month 'insider trading' scheme

"We're in an environment where we all want to be looking to the founders, right?"

Fortune · Sep 24

Where are you voting in the US midterm elections following redistricting? 1 in 10 Americans will vote in a different district

For millions of Americans, the 2026 midterm ballot could look different from the one they received two years ago. Their address may be exactly the same. Their polling place may also be unchanged. What could be different is the congressional district drawn around them. A Protect Democracy analysis estimates that…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics

When a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trust, says Labour MP Clive Lewis

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

SIR row: CJP threatens protests if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not resign in 48 hours

Abhijeet Dipke has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of undermining voter rights and rigging elections. He warned that nationwide protests would commence if Kumar does not resign within 48 hours. Dipke claimed that the integrity of the electoral process is compromised, impacting the foundation of democracy in India. Opposition…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Gyanesh Kumar CEC controversy: Oppn cries ‘act of treason’, arrest calls as alleged 14 internal objections within EC ignite SIR row

Opposition attacks on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar escalated following allegations of electoral manipulation and irregularities. Congress leaders called for criminal prosecution and demanded the resignation of the CEC amid serious accusations. The Election Commission defended its internal decision-making processes amid reports of dissent from other commissioners. Various political leaders…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Trump to raise detainees issue with Xi, but other rights issues may not come up

US President Trump intends to raise the issue of two detained US citizens with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Advocates express concern that broader human rights issues may not be addressed during the meeting. China has warned that discussing human rights and democracy is a sensitive topic that could jeopardize relations.…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Most Americans Think Democracy Is Doing Poorly. Republicans Becoming More Pessimistic.

Most Americans believe American democracy is doing poorly on the national level, and feelings among Republicans have become much more pessimistic in the last year.

International Business Times · Sep 23

BJP's Sambit Patra slams Opposition amid Election Commission SIR dissent row; hails democracy

BJP MP Sambit Patra defended the Election Commission amid the SIR row, saying correspondence among the three Election Commissioners on 14 occasions showed that the poll panel had engaged in official deliberations.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Which spiritual and political issues will be the focus of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France?

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The Conversation · Sep 23