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Conviction for Threatening (in the U.S.) Supporter of Democracy in China

From yesterday's Justice Department press release: A Berklee College of Music student, who is a citizen of the People's Republic of China (PRC), was convicted by a federal jury in Boston today of stalking and threatening an individual who posted fliers in support of democracy in China around the Berklee…

Reason

Indictments fueled extremists’ support for Trump, survey finds

Support for democratic norms has gone from ‘bad to worse’ as Trump’s attempt to twist messaging is working

The Guardian - US

Republic Day 2024: 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka' is theme of this year's celebration

The theme of this year's Republic Day is 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka', symbolizing India's aspirations and its role as a nurturer of democracy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ram Temple proves people’s trust in judicial process: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu address to the nation on the eve of the 75th Republic Day on January 25 2024

The Hindu

We must start urgently talking about the dangers of a second Trump presidency

With New Hampshire behind, the question isn’t who’s running but whether US democracy will endure

The Guardian - US

Trump ramps up threats: Media looks away

How has the mainstream media continually failed to recognize the threat? Let us count the ways

Salon

National Voters' Day | Congress hits out at EC for refusing to meet INDIA bloc leaders on VVPAT issue

The Congress criticised the Election Commission on the National Voters’ Day for refusing to meet INDIA bloc leaders on its demand for greater use of VVPATs in polls, terming it as an “injustice” that strikes at the very foundations of democracy.

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Blinken Sees Growing Partner In Angola On Africa Democracy Tour

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday will explore greater coordination with emerging regional partner Angola, capping a tour of Africa to champion US-friendly democracies as global crises mount.

International Business Times

NPR names tech executive Katherine Maher to lead in turbulent era

Incoming NPR CEO Katherine Maher has a background in tech and world affairs. She says the network's mission fits neatly with her advocacy of the free flow of information in expanding democracy.

WEKU

The key to making the Trump threat real

Voters must ask: What would have happened if Trump’s coup attempt on Jan. 6 had succeeded?

Salon

Nikki Haley has been running to lead a Republican party that no longer exists

The war hawks and ultrarich don’t need the democracy Trump imperils. If offered running mate, Haley will make her peace too

The Guardian - US

The Guardian view on environmental protest: dissent is vital to protect democracy

Editorial: The UN special rapporteur on environmental defenders is right to warn that a pillar of democracy is under threat in Britain

The Guardian - UK

German court ruling sparks calls to stop state funding for far-right AfD

Demands follow decision to pull funding for Die Heimat party because it sets out to undermine democracy

The Guardian - UK

HC grants anticipatory bail to ABP journalist booked ‘after mining video’

Freedom of press is indispensable to democracy, observed the Calcutta High Court as it granted anticipatory bail to a journalist who was booked in an extortion case after he shot videos on illegal mining, Bar and Bench reported.

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The Guardian - UK

‘I’m creating the tax I would want to pay’: Austrian heiress Marlene Engelhorn on why she is giving away 90% of her wealth

By redistributing €25m of her fortune, 31-year-old hopes to shake up democracy in country that dropped its inheritance tax in 2008

The Guardian - US

Trump takes on ‘dictator’ Biden as his upside down show moves to New Hampshire

Supporters absorb former US president’s strategy of inverting accusations against him and turning them on his accuser. To his fans, Trump is the saviour of democracy

Salon

"Late Fascism": It's more than Trump

Fascism has been lurking under the surface of liberal democracy all along — we just didn't want to see it

WEKU

Tens of thousands protest in Germany against the rise of the far right

Tens of thousands of people protested the far right in cities across Germany on Saturday, attending events with slogans such as "Never Again is Now," "Against Hate" and "Defend Democracy."

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The Hindu

Increased voting in Maoist areas reflects faith in democracy: LS Speaker Om Birla in Chhattisgarh MLAs orientation programme

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla said higher voting turnout in the Maoist-affected and backward tribal areas of Chhattisgarh reflected a belief in democracy by those residing there.

The Hindu

Lies, damned lies and democracy

This could be confusing because the description fits more than one world leader. But in fact they are taken from the British media coverage of the Covid-19 inquiry into the sins of omission and commission by Boris Johnson when he was Prime Minister.

Salon

MAGA cries fraud despite Trump Iowa win

“‘Democracy’ as we’ve experienced it is at risk,” professor warns

Dynamite News

'One nation, One election' will damage idea of parliamentary democracy: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party, opposing the concept of 'One nation, One election', said that the simultaneous polls will damage the idea of parliamentary democracy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tensions Rise as China Threatens Taiwan After Election Victory

This response discusses the rising tensions between China and Taiwan after the Taiwanese election, highlighting the importance of supporting democracy and ...

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