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Why no living people appear on US postage stamps

With the ascension of King Charles III to the British throne, some commentators have made much of the fact that the new stamp bearing his image features the king without a crown.

The Conversation

"Decline into anocracy"

"We're all going to pay the price during the second term when Trump fully weaponizes the Department of Justice"

Salon

Commentary: Why is Biden silent on Modi and India’s slide toward autocracy?

India’s democracy is in danger. There is no sound moral, political or economic case for President Joe Biden and other democratic leaders to pretend this isn’t happening.

Los Angeles Times

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An aggressive Supreme Court reshapes the US as its standing erodes

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, in the midst of a run of decisions that have stress-tested the core principles of U.S. democracy, has rarely been so aggressive in using its powers — or been viewed with more skepticism by Americans.

Tribune News Service

Democratic forces must unite against BJP: Stalin

he unity and success of the secular democratic forces in Tamil Nadu should be replicated at the national level to dislodge the BJP from power at the Centre, says Stalin

The Hindu

India like U.S. is vibrant democracy, both will continue working on bilateral ties: White House

‘Human rights are a foundational element of Biden administration’s foreign policy, and one can certainly expect that the President will, as he always does with friends and partners like PM Modi in India, to raise concerns about that,’ he said.

The Hindu

Law license trial of former Trump adviser John Eastman raises big questions

LOS ANGELES — John Eastman sat between his lawyers — a laptop open before him, a pen and pad within easy reach — as the California State Bar put him on trial early Tuesday for alleged “dishonesty and moral turpitude.”

The Orange County Register

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How the ancient Greeks kept ruthless narcissists from capturing their democracy – and what modern politics could learn from them

Ancient Greece was in many ways a brutal society. It was almost perpetually at war, slavery was routine and women could only expect a low status in society.

The Conversation

Chinese nationals attack Hong Kong protesters in the UK: 'They treated us like dogs'

A video that has been circulating online shows a group of Chinese nationals attacking young protesters at a pro-democracy demonstration put on by Southampton's expat Hong Kong community in Southampton on June 11, 2023. This isn’t the first violent incident of this nature to occur on British soil, and members…

France 24

AI could shore up democracy – here's one way

It’s become fashionable to think of artificial intelligence as an inherently dehumanizing technology, a ruthless force of automation that has unleashed legions of virtual skilled laborers in faceless form. But what if AI turns out to be the one tool able to identify what makes your ideas special, recognizing your…

The Conversation

Possible Russian link with Llanelli hotel earmarked for hundreds of asylum seekers is raised in Parliament

Llanelli's MP has asked if the Government will look into the potential link, but the Home Office has failed to answer any of the questions put to it by the Local Democracy Reporting Service

Wales Online

Mr. Modi comes to Washington – The Indian prime minister's visit could strengthen ties with the US, but also raises some delicate issues

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to attend his first state visit at the White House on June 22, 2023, marking a historic moment that could potentially influence relations between India and the United States for years.

The Conversation

Fascism lurks behind the dangerous conflation of the terms 'partisan' and 'political'

“The personal is political!” is a well-known rallying cry, originally used by left-leaning activists, including feminists, to emphasize the role of government in personal lives and systemic oppression.

The Conversation

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos thrive hosting baseball games in the U.S. and Mexico

LAREDO, Texas — When the Mexican-American War ended in 1848 and land on the northern side of the Rio Grande River became part of the U.S., the people of Laredo celebrated their place in a democracy by holding a referendum.

Los Angeles Times

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Tribune News Service

Commentary: In the global struggle with populism, elections are a salve

As Donald Trump’s star rises again even with multiple criminal indictments looming, many observers fear that anti-establishment populism in America is no longer just a flirtation, but a feature of our democratic system.

The Hindu

Secular parties have teamed up to defeat BJP, not to gain power: CPI’s D. Raja

In an interview with PTI, Mr. Raja said the current situation in the country “is grave and disturbing” and there is a need to uproot the saffron party for the sake of democracy

The Hindu

The assembling of new Parliament building

The unnamed workers across the country have contributed in the creation of the new Parliament, the temple to Indian democracy

The Hindu

In Mann Ki Baat before U. S. trip, PM Modi seeks blessings, recalls horrors of Emergency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 18 said the Emergency was a dark era in the country’s history when atrocities were committed on those supporting democracy.

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Newslaundry

Raghuram Rajan on why democracy is ‘biggest advantage’ for India’s economy

In a conversation with Newslaundry CEO Abhinandan Sekhri, former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan spoke about the role of artificial intelligence in economic development, competition in the news industry, and India’s response to environmental threats, among other issues.

Bangkok Post

Move Forward fever grips SE Asia

The Move Forward Party's (MFP) triumph in the general election has sparked new hope for political change in the region, as experts expect the ascendance of an MFP-led progressive government will help shift the landscape of international relations in Southeast Asia toward a more liberal democracy.

Al Jazeera

US senators introduce bill for restoration of Tunisia’s democracy

The legislation acknowledges that President Kais Saied has taken steps to undermine Tunisia’s democratic institutions.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson has been utterly disgraced, so why does Rishi Sunak flinch from condemning him?

If he sincerely believes in integrity in public life, the prime minister must unambiguously endorse the privileges committee’s damning verdict on his predecessor

Salon

Jack Smith is no hero

The special prosecutor is a professional doing his job — and that is exactly why Trump fears him

The Times of India

Love-jihad is defaming Islam, Muslims must oppose it: Baba Ramdev

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev was in Delhi on Friday to launch new products as part of his Patanjali group’s expansion plans. He spoke to Kumar Shakti Shekhar on a number of social, political and religious issues which are currently making headlines. Edited excerpts.

WEKU

As the U.S. and democracies worldwide face threats, Britain shows how to fight back

With democracy under siege around the world, the U.K. offers a glimmer of hope. Despite attacks from former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Britain's institutions resisted.

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