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Final Debates Begin In Hong Kong's Largest Security Trial

Hong Kong's largest-ever national security trial began final arguments Wednesday, more than 1,000 days after authorities filed charges against 47 democracy activists under a law imposed by China to quell dissent.

International Business Times

Cass Sunstein on Unifying Principles of Liberalism

The famed Harvard law professor tries to outline a set of principles liberals - broadly defined - can agree on. And it's a strong effort, even though I have a few caveats and reservations.

Reason

Senate Democrats fume as Republicans seek to tie Ukraine funding to border security

‘Trying to tie the American people's support for this democracy to policy disputes or political disputes that we have in this moment, I think is incredibly short-sighted,’ Democratic senator says

The Independent UK

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The need to disclose political donations

Electoral bonds challenge in Supreme Court is crucial for democracy and rule of law in India. Most countries require full disclosure of political donations and have laws to regulate limits on contributions and campaign spending. We need a separate legislation to mandate public disclosure of donors to political parties, set…

The Hindu

Zambia's foreign debt tragedy – what needs to happen to resolve the crisis

Three years after defaulting on its foreign debt, Zambia is still trying to reach agreement with all its creditors on how to manage this situation. This has left the southern African country in a state of development finance limbo. It is handicapped in raising the funds needed to generate jobs,…

The Conversation

Slapps: inside Europe's struggle to protect journalists from malicious lawsuits

There is a growing threat to the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe. It manifests as seemingly run-of-the-mill lawsuits. However, on closer inspection, many lawsuits are not as they seem.

The Conversation

Critics of Serbia’s government targeted with ‘military-grade spyware’

Security researchers say two pro-democracy activists were subjected to attempted state-sponsored hacking

The Guardian - UK

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All Illinois middle schoolers must pass a civics education class. How do you make sure it sticks?

CPS discourages civics tests based on rote memorization. Try a quiz using that approach — and see what schools are doing now instead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paris Mayor To Stop Using 'Global Sewer' X

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Monday she was quitting Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which she described as a "global sewer" and a tool to disrupt democracy.

International Business Times

Report urges Centre to address inequality, corruption

Report card on Modi govt: Slow response to inequality, attacks on democracy, lack of transparent governance. Report highlights reduced parliamentary sittings, limited access to data, rising communalism, attacks on journalists, citizens charged under draconian laws, inequality, rising multidimensional poverty, corruption & irregularities in govt.

The Hindu

Biden uses Charlottesville to talk about political violence. But he hasn't been there

President Biden says the 2017 Nazi rally in Charlottesville, Va., was a critical moment for the country, and pushed him to run for president against Trump.

WEKU

UCCRI(M-L) contesting in 33 constituencies, opposes BRS and BJP

UCCRI (ML) will contest 33 Telangana constituencies to expose ruling classes' reactionary policies and explain people to struggle for land, democracy, and independence to resolve their basic problems. BRS (earlier TRS) and BJP have served big business, foreign capital, and landlords, while neglecting people's welfare. UCCRI (ML) aims to fight…

The Hindu

Supremacy of Parliament as sole architect of Constitution unquestionable, says Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice-President Dhankhar said Parliament is the soul of democracy and its supremacy is not to be challenged. He urged for collaborative discourse between the executive, judiciary and legislature for the country's growth. He also criticized those who demean India's institutions, citing the 1975 Emergency as the "darkest period" in India's…

The Hindu

‘It has to be done’: can Reconstruction-era laws hold Trump and allies accountable?

Rarely used but relevant laws could be key to removing Trump from the ballot for his stoking of the January 6 Capitol attack

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The Hindu

India came out of adverse situations due to its Constitution: Meghwal

India strengthened democracy due to its Constitution, a living document. Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said this on Constitution Day, celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution on Nov 26, 1949. India fared better than its neighbours due to the Constitution, which enabled it to come out of adverse situations.

The Guardian - UK

Church of England vote is a light for gay Christians

Anglicans of all orientations can now find acceptance, love and celebration – but there is a long road still to walk

The Hindu

‘Success of democracy depends on voters, not leaders’

The Guardian - UK

Offensive, hostile and unrepentant: Geert Wilders in his own words

The far-right politician softened his rhetoric for his campaign, but has never made a secret of his anti-Islam and anti-migration stance

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Salon

Democracy's last Thanksgiving

"If Trump wins in 2024, it'll be a dark Thanksgiving indeed"

The Guardian - UK

Sinn Féin’s rising tally of lawsuits fuels fears it is trying to stifle scrutiny

The Irish PM has accused the party of trying to take away democracy through threats as press freedom organisations raise concerns

The Independent UK

Trump-appointed judges dealt a ‘body blow’ to the Voting Rights Act

The latest test to landmark civil rights law is a ‘travesty for democracy’ that could head to the Supreme Court

The Conversation

South African politicians vs judges: new book defends the constitution

In 1994, South Africa became a democracy founded on a supreme constitution. The constitution’s preamble affirms the nation’s quest to

The Conversation

Small-town America's never-ending struggle to maintain its values hasn't always been good for US democracy

For better and worse, the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, has come to represent the overlooked cultural divisions between urban and small-town America.

The Guardian - US

‘Openly authoritarian campaign’: Trump’s threats of revenge fuel alarm

Trump’s talk of seeking to ‘weaponize’ the DoJ and ‘retribution’ for opponents poses a direct threat to the rule of law and democracy in the US should he win a second term, experts say

Salon

Feeding the insatiable MAGA movement

Many of Trump’s diehard followers are White Christians who have found a role model and outlet for their desires

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