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How hate speech during the Voice campaign can harm personal wellbeing, as well as democracy

Last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia will vote in the Voice referendum on October 14.

The Conversation

Bhagwant Mann and Laljit Bhullar must quit: Sukhbir Singh Badal on dissolution of Panchayats in Punjab

LUDHIANA: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal om Sunday dubbed the Punjab Chief Minster Bhagwant Mann and the Panchayat Raj Minister Laljit Singh Bullar as “partners in crime” in their botched up assault on grass-root democracy through dissolution of and election to Panchayats in the state.

The Times of India

‘There’s a very real danger here’: AOC on 2024, the climate crisis and ‘selling out’

Twice re-elected and comfortable in her political skin, the Democratic congresswoman makes clear that Biden can’t take progressives for granted

The Guardian - US

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Wisconsin voters caught in the middle as misinformation takes on education

Keep our Republic aims to educate voters about elections and democracy, while North of 29 pushes widely debunked fraud claims

The Guardian - US

KCR favours simultaneous elections as he is with the BJP, says Revanth Reddy

Telangana Congress chief Revanth Reddy claims KCR's silence on 'One Nation One Election' is an indication of his support for PM Modi. He alleges the move is unconstitutional and dangerous for democracy, and could lead to a Constitutional crisis. He also accuses Modi of demeaning the Presidential office by appointing…

The Hindu

'It's democracy in action' - Hipkins not put off

For every person who griped at Chris Hipkins on his first day out on the campaign trail there were at least 10 who asked for a selfie. Disruptors and protesters will be a constant theme over the next six weeks, but the Labour leader isn’t giving them an inch.

Newsroom.co.nz

The Observer view on Gabon: the coup poses a new threat to democracy in Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa has suffered an alarming spate of military takeovers since 2020

The Guardian - UK

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Millions of ‘missing voters’ cost Labour seats due to electoral boundaries bias

Analysis of official data has revealed the system for drawing constituencies is ‘warping’ British democracy by omitting eligible voters

The Guardian - UK

AOC urges US to apologize for meddling in Latin America: ‘We’re here to reset relationships’

Democratic congresswoman calls for acknowledgment of past intrusion in effort to restore trust in US leadership in the region

The Guardian - US

‘One Nation, One Election’ will bring stability, says Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister; Samajwadi Party calls it a malicious attempt to establish monarchy

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the idea of One Nation One Election would bring stability to a democracy, whereas Samajwadi Party national general secretary felt it would usher in monarchy

The Hindu

Countdown to the end of the fascist BJP regime has begun, says Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin alleges BJP's rule has shown "scant regard" for democratic ethos, and is a threat to democracy. He claims Modi govt has least respect for Parliament, courts, and has turned premier agencies into its "hit squad". INDIA alliance of 28 parties formed to protect India's sovereignty, dignity,…

The Hindu

Suspended Kashmiri lecturer appears before inquiry committee, produces leave application, other documents

Kashmiri lecturer suspended days after appearing in SC in favour of Art. 370 presented himself before inquiry committee. He provided documents and apprised inquiry officer of his work to promote democracy and contribution to education system. SC asked AG to look into suspension.

The Hindu

Season of putsch: Why have coups become popular in Africa?

Military leaders are exploiting disenchantment with democratic leadership amid deteriorating economic conditions.

Al Jazeera

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Opposition parties allege BJP's nine-year rule has shown disregard for democratic ethos; 17-yr-old dies in accident at incense manufacturing unit; 30-yr-old security guard injured while cleaning licensed gun. INDIA bloc of Opp. parties condemn BJP's undermining of democracy, while teenager and security guard suffer accidents.

The Hindu

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Salon

Under Trump, GOP is a complete crime mob

The first Republican presidential debate made it clear: MAGA may be a cult — but the GOP is a crime family

The Guardian - UK

Nadine Dorries’ book on Boris Johnson’s downfall delayed due to legal issues

Ex-MP claims her account will lay bare ‘a corruption of democracy deep at the heart of the Conservative party and in Downing Street’

The Hindu

Punjab’s AAP govt. to withdraw notification on dissolving panchayats

AAP govt in Punjab withdraws decision to dissolve ‘gram panchayats’. Punjab & Haryana HC informed of govt’s decision to withdraw notification. Opp. parties term it a “victory of democracy”.

The Hindu

Western countries continue to siphon off resources from developing countries: Russian diplomat

N. Ram, Director, The Hindu Publishing Group, said the expansion of BRICS has come at the right time.

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Suspension of two South African judges has opened up debates about bad working conditions and poor delivery of justice

The suspension of two judges in South Africa for tardiness – failing to process cases in a reasonable amount of time – has sparked fierce debates around the conditions under which judges work. There are implications for the administration of justice in a young democracy.

The Independent UK

Some in Africa are celebrating the coups. Many are fed up and desperate for change, analysts say

Coups that have resurfaced in Africa after years of stability are being celebrated by some

Salon

The media's GOP zombie myth obsession

You don't give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to a zombie

Reason

Eli Lake: Exploring the Darkest Corners of the Deep State

The journalist and podcast host on foreign policy, democracy, and habitual law breaking by the NSA, CIA, and FBI

Al Jazeera

‘Political ploy’: Activists, experts rubbish RSF’s Sudan peace proposal

The paramilitary force, accused of atrocities during four months of fighting, released its peace plan on Sunday.

The Week

Guatemala’s anti-corruption election winner offering hope to a region

An anti-corruption campaigner and son of the country’s former president has won an “impossible” election victory in Guatemala, in what onlookers hope is a watershed moment for democracy in the beleaguered region.

Dynamite News

"We have come together to save democracy": Congress leader Ashok Chavan ahead of INDIA bloc meeting

Congress leader Ashok Chavan on Wednesday said that leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc have come together to save democracy in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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