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Jürgen Habermas: a philosopher whose hopes for a better future are more important than ever

It is impossible to capture seven decades of formidable intellect, wrapped into some 14,000 books and articles, in less than a thousand words. Yet German philosopher Jürgen Habermas staked his career on the power of dialogue and deliberation, so it is worth chiming in.

The Conversation

US democracy has settled into diminished state, experts find

Bright Line Watch researchers see stabilization in democratic health but at lower levels after sharp decline

The Guardian - US

It’s easy to miss – but lower courts are actually doing their job in restraining Trump

At a time when the bad news feels endless, we should celebrate the gutsiness of a judiciary quietly standing up for democracy

The Guardian - US

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Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government of Czech prime minister Babiš

A major protest in Prague has targeted Prime Minister Andrej Babiš who the protesters say threatens democracy in the Czech Republic

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Hafta letters: Protesting govt's foreign policy, and letting panellists finish

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Talk matters: How municipal council debates can enhance democracy

Municipal councils rarely dominate national headlines, yet they make decisions that shape our daily lives more directly than any other level of government.

The Conversation

Starmer urged to tackle human rights abuses with Nigerian president on state visit

Fabian Hamilton, who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Human Rights, warned the prime minister that he had a ‘moral responsibility’ to raise concerns about democracy and human rights with President Tinubu

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Disgraced Juan Carlos wants to return from exile a hero. But Spain’s murky history still dogs him

The ex-king has been stranded in Abu Dhabi after a series of scandals. Now newly released files support his claim to have saved Spanish democracy, says historian Giles Tremlett

The Guardian - UK

The Myanmar nurses dodging drones to graduate from a secret jungle school

This week, the first students completed a three-year degree course, ready to treat displaced people and pro-democracy fighters unable to risk government-run hospitals

The Guardian - UK

Democracy Watchdog Says U.S. 'No Longer a Democracy,' Warns of Rapid 'Autocratization'

A leading global monitor of democratic governance says the United States, under the Trump administration, has lost its status as a liberal democracy and is undergoing a rapid process of "autocratization."

Latin Times

Media warned to chase truth, not clickbait and outrage

Democracy shouldn't be taken for granted in an age of misinformation and public distrust, a veteran journalist has warned as he urges media outlets to adapt.

AAP

Family received ‘very distressing news’ about Jimmy Lai’s health, son says

The Hong Kong democracy campaigner and British citizen was sentenced to 20 years in prison last month under a security law imposed by China.

Evening Standard

‘Trump is aiming for dictatorship’. That’s the verdict of the world’s most credible democracy watchdog

Sweden’s V-Dem Institute warns that the US is no longer a liberal democracy. And autocracy is creeping across Europe too, says writer Martin Gelin

The Guardian - UK

New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978. Australia should be worried

The health of global democracy is regressing to Cold War-era levels. For the average global citizen, democracy is now back where it was in 1978, according to new research assessing more than 200 countries.

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‘Orwell went off to fight. I thought I’d have to do the same’: Raoul Peck on his intimate connection with the writer

The Haitian director was given unprecedented access to George Orwell’s archives – and found a fellow crusader for truth. His extraordinary new film highlights the sinister links between Big Brother, Trump and Putin

The Independent UK

A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold after social media shift

Two major Caribbean newspapers are shutting down as readers shift to social media and ad money dries up

The Conversation

Why the rise of multi-party politics is good for democracy

If a general election were held today, many British voters would notice something that has been quietly changing for years. They have more choice on the ballot than they used to. The dominance of Labour and the Conservatives is being eroded by multi-party politics. The recent Gorton and Denton byelection…

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Democrats, groups sound alarm on Trump actions on elections

Democrats and voter advocacy groups are increasingly warning that Trump administration policies and actions could curtail voting in the midterm elections when it comes to changes on who can cast ballots and when it will count. President Donald Trump and federal agencies have taken several steps over the past year…

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Payman, Thorpe and Faruqi demand Labor change parliamentary rules to counter ‘overt’ racism

Exclusive: Independent and Greens senators ask president to set up inquiry and anti-racism training for politicians to prevent bigotry ‘corroding democracy’

The Independent UK

Army deployed to the streets of South Africa in bid to tackle organised crime

Soldiers have been deployed on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, to assist police in combating gang violence and illegal mining. This deployment follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement last month regarding the use of the army for this purpose. The military presence was observed in the Johannesburg suburb of Riverlea,…

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Tuesday briefing: Inside the increasingly heated debate about who can – and can’t – vote in the UK

In today’s newsletter: In the wake of this year’s Commonwealth Day, a look at the complex framework of voting rules in different parts of the UK

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs’ staff would undermine democracy

Editorial: Security concerns must be treated seriously. But with trust in politics fraying, transparency has never been more necessary

The Guardian - US

Americans aren’t facing a democratic collapse. We’re living in its aftermath

The US was an oligarchy well before Trump’s first term. Recognizing this reality is essential to building a true democracy

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris might run for president again in 2028. Please, no

Harris’s 2024 campaign lacked authenticity and conviction. We can’t afford to repeat the mistakes of the past

The Guardian - AU

‘A win for democracy’: Labor abandons freedom of information law changes that would have reduced transparency

Katy Gallagher says Albanese government still committed to reform and flags new fixes to system ‘stuck in the 1980s’

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