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Tips for surviving Trump's second term

Resistance is resilience: How Americans can personally guard against the devastating impacts of Trumpism

Salon

Protesters Disrupt Stanford Class

Stanford reports: On Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25, several individuals disrupted the Democracy and Disagreement course in Cemex Auditorium to protest… The post Protesters Disrupt Stanford Class appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Only 25 countries in the world are fully functioning democracies - and the US isn’t one of them, report claims

The new Democracy Index for 2024 suggests global democracy in decline despite a year full of elections worldwide

The Independent UK

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Ayo Adebanjo: Nigerian nationalist and social justice crusader

Ayo Adebanjo, who has died at the age of 96, was one of Nigeria’s foremost federalists, a pro-democracy activist and a social justice campaigner.

The Conversation

Will Australia’s media do better at cracking down on lies this election? The signs aren’t good

Populism uses the freedoms of democracy against democracy. In particular, populists use freedom of speech to promote hate, incite prejudice, intensify social division and spread lies.

The Conversation

Legal aid is a lifeline for vulnerable Australians, but consistent underfunding puts the system at risk

It’s central to any democracy that citizens receive fair treatment under the law. An important part of this is access to legal advice and representation.

The Conversation

Only 6% of gen Z actually favour dictatorship – not half, as some reports would have you believe

America’s constitutional framework was designed specifically to prevent the concentration of power and to impede any president’s authoritarian aspirations. It is certainly being put to the test right now.

The Conversation

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White House Takes Control Over Press Coverage

The White House's control over press coverage raises concerns about press freedom and democracy.

Top News

Sen. Blumenthal: Filibuster Preserves Democracy

Senator Blumenthal defends the filibuster as a crucial tool for democracy amidst political challenges.

The Conversation

How to teach hope when democracy is retreating

In the wake of Donald Trump’s reelection, the United States has lurched further toward a democratic crisis.

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The Independent UK

Voices: Why I support The Independent’s campaign to oppose Donald Trump’s assault on democracy and liberty

COMMENT: Keir Starmer must stand up on behalf of Britain in the face of Trump’s attempt to dismantle the post-Second World War security architecture of our continent, writes Sir Ed Davey

The Independent UK

Voices: Readers praise Independent for pledging to speak out against Trump

Our readers have strongly backed our pledge to stand against Donald Trump’s threat to truth and democracy

The Independent UK

Why The Independent will not be silent in the face of Trump’s assault on truth and democracy

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The US president is peddling dangerous misinformation about Zelensky and Ukraine – now is the time to tell the truth and stand up to the bully in the White House

The Guardian - US

How do we defend free speech – without falling prey to extremism?

JD Vance says Europe should not shun far-right parties. He seems to have forgotten 1933, but hits a key conundrum

The Independent UK

Many who came to Germany as migrants will vote for the first time Sunday. Here's what they hope for

More than half a million newly naturalized citizens will be able to vote in Germany’s national election for the first time this weekend

Latin Times

Prominent Attorney Blasts Elon Musk for 'Dismantling Our Government' After Being Targeted on X: 'I Will Never Obey'

Attorney Marc Elias condemned Elon Musk for enabling authoritarianism and vowed to continue his legal fight for democracy after being targeted on X.

International Business Times

Hong Kong's Oldest Pro-democracy Party Prepares To Shut Down

A 30-year-old Hong Kong political party that used to lead the city's pro-democracy camp before Beijing cracked down on dissent will start preparations to shut down, its leader said Thursday.

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