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Peaceful protesters are not a threat to democracy, a corrupt Westminster is

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Stella Creasy about the threats MPs face, and the presence of protesters outside their homes and offices

The Guardian - UK

Good local governance cornerstone of grassroots democracy: CAG Murmu

Girish Chandra Murmu, said good local governance that relied on the core principles of transparency, inclusivity, and accountability, was the cornerstone of grassroots democracy.

The Hindu

‘When have we ever had democracy?’: is Thelma Cabrera Guatemala’s most surprising politician?

The Indigenous activist explains why the country’s ‘democratic spring’ is an illusion and why, despite violence and corruption, she would consider a third presidential bid

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The Texas Observer Loses Three Editorial Staff, Plans to Grow Business Team

On Monday, the board of directors of the Texas Democracy Foundation—the parent nonprofit of the Texas Observer—announced that Gabriel Arana is no longer editor-in-chief of the Texas Observer. Arana had led the Observer since he took over as interim editor-in-chief in 2021. He chose not to immediately comment on the…

Texas Observer

Helldivers 2 lore is funny and unapologetically political: bugs are oil, bots are commies, 'Managed Democracy' is a scam

Are we the baddies?

PC Gamer

SawariMedia Amplifies Voices Of The Silenced Behind Bars

The Sentencing Project, an advocacy group, reports that Black Americans are imprisoned at a rate five times higher than White Americans.

International Business Times

OPINION - So-called 'protestors' who try to intimidate MPs are the arsonists of our democracy

I can only imagine Vladimir Putin’s laughter in Moscow. Last week, Ben Jamal, director of the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, told protesters at Westminster he wanted a situation where “they will have to lock the doors of parliament itself”. Three MPs — all women, naturally — have been given police protection.…

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A Statement from the Texas Democracy Foundation

On February 26, the board of directors of the Texas Democracy Foundation—the parent nonprofit of the Texas Observer—announced that Gabriel Arana is no longer Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Observer. Independently, the board announced that the Observer has been restructured to ensure its financial stability. As part of this process, two…

Texas Observer

Hunter Biden says democracy is at stake in his battle to stay sober

Joe Biden’s son says he faces ‘ultimate test for a recovering addict’ as failure could be used against father in 2024 election

The Guardian - US

Poland's judiciary was a tool of its government. New leaders are trying to undo that

Poland's far-right Law and Justice party spent eight years stacking the courts with allies, destroying the judiciary's independence. The new government is finding it's tough to undo the damage.

WEKU

Michigan's elections chief wants to protect voters, poll workers and democracy itself

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson sat down with Morning Edition in Detroit days ahead of the state's primary to discuss her approach to election security in 2024.

WEKU

Symbolic votes replace real polls as Senegalese declare a day of 'mourning' for democracy

Since 1978, presidential elections have always taken place in Senegal in February. This Sunday was the first time that this tradition was not observed. However, voters didn't want to stay home. Instead they took part in symbolic voting by turning up at their polling stations.

Radio France Internationale

Violence against MPs is unforgivable, but history shows it is not a result of protests

The spectre of ‘the mob’ has long been summoned to limit freedom. However, protests almost never lead to violence, says professor of psychology Stephen Reicher

The Guardian - UK

Siddaramaiah, Kharge go hammer and tongs at Modi, BJP, and RSS

Bengaluru CM Siddaramaiah warns against changing Constitution, emphasizes importance of democracy and unity in India.

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When Supreme Court upheld central role of ‘little man’ in participatory democracy

Supreme Court upholds purity of elections, emphasizing the importance of small contributions and free and fair electoral processes.

The Guardian - UK

Is democracy dying in Africa? Senegal’s slide into chaos bodes ill in a year of key elections

With millions set to vote in 2024, the continent’s future is in the hands of a younger generation disillusioned by the apparent failure of their elected leaders and stagnant economies

The Hindu

The enormity of the Indian electorate and its State-wise variances | Data

India gears up for general elections with 97 crore eligible voters, showcasing its status as the world’s largest electoral democracy.

The Guardian - UK

Political pressure is great. Bullying MPs like me at home is utterly wrong

The right to demonstrate is vital in a democracy. But protests outside my house put me at immense risk, writes Labour MP Jess Phillips

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Israelis take little heed of global anger. But their contempt for Netanyahu is growing

The population is fast losing patience with a leadership that they see as fanatical and corrupt, and willing to sacrifice democracy and hostages

The Guardian - UK

‘People want our government to do something’: Commons Gaza chaos was the day British democracy failed

Bemusement and anger swept the UK as MPs accused each other of bad faith and bias instead of calling for decisive action on the Israel-Hamas war

The Guardian - US

‘My ultimate and absolute revenge’: Trump gives chilling CPAC speech on presidential agenda

Unbound and unhinged, ex-president vilifies immigrants before devolving into bizarre riffs, including calling himself a ‘total genius’

The Hindu

BJP is the most corrupt party in the country, says CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat

CPI(M) Politburo Member Prakash Karat exposes BJP corruption, calls for unity to protect democracy and secularism.

The Guardian - US

‘We’re going to lose our grasp on democracy’: divided GOP voters weigh in on US aid to Ukraine

Funding to the country for its fight against Russia has split Republicans as Trump and Haley take different stances

Salon

Professor: "Victim" Trump is no Navalny

Prosecution in a democracy is a lot different than persecution in Putin’s Russia

The Guardian - UK

Tears, shouting, procedural tantrums: just your standard day in the Commons, until democracy took a sinister turn

When MPs are intimidated and precedent binned, let’s not pretend there’s any justification, says the Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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