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Pundits: Central to democracy, or partisan spewers of opinion who destroy trust

Walter Lippmann, who lived from 1889 to 1974, was an early and prime example of the public intellectual as pundit commenting on news of the day.

The Conversation

The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?

Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.

Al Jazeera

Biden’s January 6 speech is bigger than the ‘horserace’. Can the media say that?

The president’s speech this Friday will be about the future of democracy – yet the press seems reluctant to make that clear

The Guardian - US

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"Backlash" is no reason to let Trump run

Giving into MAGA threats by keeping Trump on the ballot just emboldens fascists to get even more violent

Salon

Biden's urgent warning: Democracy at risk, says upcoming speech

Join us as we delve into the world of presidential politics, with town halls featuring Governor Ron DeSantis and Ambassador Nikki Haley. Plus, President Bi...

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Former Congressman Tim Ryan calls for strong immigration policies

Former Congressman Tim Ryan discusses the importance of Biden's message on the threat to American democracy and navigating the immigration issue within the...

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Biden-Harris campaign to remind voters of Trump's threat to democracy

Discover the creative and engaging tone as Quinton Folks, deputy campaign manager for the Biden-Harris re-election campaign, discusses the threats to democ...

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First Thing: Biden re-election campaign to put emphasis on fight for democracy

Biden-Harris camp announces campaign plan that aims to draw sharp contrast between US president and Donald Trump. Plus, how to get seriously fit from scratch – in 12 easy, enjoyable steps

The Guardian - UK

Legislatures enacted 45 bills related to direct democracy in 2023 — exceeding the previous 5-year average of 32

Welcome to the Wednesday, January 3, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Biden campaign running 'like the fate of our democracy depends on it'

The president is expected to hold campaign events in Valley Forge, Pa., and the Mother Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina, pushing back against extremism and political violence.

WEKU

Biden to jump-start 2024 campaign by highlighting sharp contrast with Trump

Biden-Harris campaign, in a conference call with reporters, said they aim to focus on the differences between US president and Trump

The Guardian - US

Bidenworld is quietly confident about a 2024 victory despite naysayers’ concerns

Andrew Feinberg reports on the Biden campaign’s confidence with less than a year until the presidential election

The Independent UK

In Britain and the US, elections signify democracy. They also mask its decline

Ballots in the UK are free by global standards, but that system alone is no bulwark against tyranny, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin will use election to show war-weary Russia he’s still calling the shots

Russia’s presidential election is a foregone conclusion, but the appearance of democracy still matters greatly to its leader

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The Independent UK

Sheikh Hasina once fought for democracy in Bangladesh. Her critics say she now threatens it

The elections in Bangladesh are all about one person: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to all charges at Hong Kong national security trial

Media tycoon and pro-democracy activist is accused of conspiring to commit foreign collusion and publish seditious material

PC Gamer

Steam's 2023 GOTY nominations are extremely weird, and I guess that's your fault

Maybe democracy doesn't work after all.

Evening Standard

A guide to all the world elections taking place in 2024, democracy's biggest year

From the UK and USA to Russia and Ukraine, more than 1.5 billion people will head to the polls this year in a record-breaking number of national elections. Emma Loffhagen unpacks what we can expect from democracy's biggest year

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The Guardian - US

Here are 10 new year resolutions for saving American democracy

If you want to do something positive this 2024, devote your energy to fighting the very real possibility of a second Trump presidency

The Hindu

Secularism has become pejorative for those now in power: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi discusses the importance of secularism in India's democracy & how it can help promote harmony & prosperity in society.

Newslaundry

‘Don’t take foreign media at face value’: Jaishankar to ANI

Hitting out at global media reports on democracy indicators in India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that there is no need to take foreign media reports at face value.

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Democracy's Test: Global Elections Face Threats and Misinformation

2024 Election: Democracy's ultimate test as threats loom from misinformation, cyber attacks, AI, and internal divisions. Can trust be restored? Stay tuned.

International Business Times

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Pleads Not Guilty To National Security Crimes

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty Tuesday to "sedition" and "collusion" charges in a high-profile national security trial that could see him jailed for life.

The Independent UK

The Electoral College is a ‘bad’ and ‘undemocratic’ system. So why does the US still use it?

In the most powerful democracy in the world, two of its last four leaders have been chosen by a minority of voters. The US’s Electoral College system is now functioning far from how its creators originally intended, Gustaf Kilander writes

The Hindu

KTR continues to be arrogant and not accepting the poll defeat: Telangana Congress

TPCC VP G. Niranjan calls for apology from BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao for undermining people's mandate & mocking democracy.

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