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We need another people’s movement to unseat BJP, says Sitaram Yechury at CPI(M)‘s Prajarakshana Bheri in Vijayawada

CPI(M) Gen. Sec. Yechury calls for strong people's movement to unseat ruling party at Centre & its supporters in States to protect democracy. He said PM Modi has given "amrit" to wrong hands & it must be taken back. He criticized govt's stance on Israel-Palestine conflict & urged people to…

The Hindu

Taiwan's participation at APEC forum offers a rare chance to break China's bonds

Taiwan will take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco this week, a rare opportunity for the self-governing island democracy of 23 million people and its high-tech economy to break the diplomatic embargo on it imposed by authoritarian China

The Independent UK

Israeli raid on Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital: A military operation ‘beyond revenge’

Israeli soldiers stormed Gaza's largest hospital on Wednesday, targeting what they believe is a major Hamas command centre located beneath the hospital complex. But compelling evidence that Hamas fighters are carrying out operations from medical facilities in Gaza remains scarce, according to Lex Takkenberg, Senior Advisor on the Question of…

France 24

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OPINION - The Standard View: Freedom of speech must flourish for democracy's sake

Freedom of speech lies at the heart of British democracy. Indeed, without it, there isn’t much point in the other liberties. The freedom to say, write, think and at times shout is vital not just for newspapers, but for each and every one of us.

Evening Standard

We have zombie Republican presidential candidates, enabled by an undead media

The Republican race is grotesque: Trump’s rivals pretend to be viable candidates, and the media pretends to ask them questions

The Guardian - US

"Basic flaw" in Democrats' 2024 strategy

"Democrats still don’t understand this basic flaw in their strategy," says Rachel Bitecofer

Salon

New Zealand’s Bird of Century poll winner revealed after ‘alarmingly aggressive’ campaign by John Oliver

US talk show host had said ‘this is what democracy is all about – America interfering in foreign elections’

The Independent UK

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A.P. outfit demands formation of panel to probe ‘politically motivated’ FIRs

Citizens for Democracy secretary Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar demanded an independent high-level committee to investigate recently filed FIRs to determine if they were politically motivated. He opened a voter help centre in Guntur to verify voter lists, create awareness and undertake relevant activities.

The Hindu

Federal government shutdowns are costly, for the economy and public trust

There are serious debates to be had about government spending, but the edge of a shutdown is no place to have them. Ignoring the consequences won’t bring us closer to more responsible government, two University of Chicago experts write.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hong Kong lecture by British barrister linked to Jimmy Lai trial cancelled

Timothy Owen, who was blocked from representig the activist Jimmy Lai, was due to give a talk on law and democracy

The Guardian - UK

Mike Johnson's "biblical” economics

Author Katherine Stewart on how Mike Johnson ended up with so much power

Salon

‘I’m more worried today than I was on January 6’: top conservative’s warning to America

Retired judge Michael Luttig is battling to stop a Trump victory – which he says would be ‘catastrophic for America’s democracy’

The Guardian - US

The Dirty Secrets of Capitalism Are Undermining Democracy

The West’s growing culture of tax avoidance is taking a political toll.

Foreign Policy

Maharashtra speaker Rahul Narwekar highlights role of majority in pending Shiv Sena MLAs' disqualification cases

MUMBAI: In a statement that once again created a flutter in political circles, State Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Sunday said that in a democracy majority matters and added that there was more time for "firecrackers" to burst.

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The Hindu

Zuccaro, Cordelia and Chenevix Trench please

Zuccaro, Cordelia & Chenevix Trench pleased when horses exercised on Fri. Inner sand: 600m: 2/y/os Gold Caviar, Saamidd/Shivalik Honour 41. 800m: 2/y/o Zarkan, Neilina 54, 600/41. She's A Teaser 51, 600/38. Democracy 51, 600/38. Sunburst 55, 600/42. 1000m: Believe 1-10, 800/55, 600/42. Generosity 1-7, 800/53, 600/39. Zuccaro 1-7, 800/51, 600/38.…

The Conversation

Cricket World Cup 2023: what it'll take for South Africa to win

Second-ranked South Africa is the only African team to make it to the semi-finals at the 2023 Cricket World Cup. After being banished from the international game in 1970 because of apartheid policies, the country began playing in the tournament in 1992 once democracy was on the cards. Since then…

The Guardian - UK

Hello, Michael Gove? I’d like to report a gang of extremists who are undermining British values

Destroying national morale, attacking democracy, inciting hatred … By its own definition, this government is so extreme it should be reported to itself, says George Monbiot

Salon

It's time to cancel Trump's reality show

The threat of growing war leaves Trump looking so very small

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The Guardian - US

The public doesn’t understand the risks of a Trump victory. That’s the media’s fault

With democracy in the balance, the press must relay the crucial importance of this election and the dangers of a Trump win

Salon

Hiding in plain sight: Trump goes public

The mainstream news media is continuing to miss an obvious and critically important aspect of Trump's plans

Chicago Sun-Times

4 takeaways from the Republican debate in Miami where no one went after Trump

The five GOP rivals did front-runner Donald Trump a favor, basically ignoring all the criminal charges he is facing and the threat to democracy he poses if he wins a second term. What a gift.

The Hindu

As in 1971, India should support democracy in Bangladesh: senior Bangladesh National Party leader

India should extend unambiguous support to the democratic aspirations of the people of Bangladesh, a top leader of the Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said in New Delhi on November 8, 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Council looks to ditch religious representatives' voting rights

RELGIOUS representatives voting rights should be removed in East Lothian as part of an effort to “tidy up democracy”, a Green councillor has…

The Independent UK

Ex-GOP candidate says ‘pure democracy not the way to run a country’

‘I thank goodness that most of the states in this country don’t allow you to put everything on the ballot,’ Rick Santorum says

Salon

Don't wait to panic about the polls

Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in the polls, controls the Republican Party and is still growing in power

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