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‘Gangster tactic’: the true aim behind Hong Kong’s pursuit of overseas dissidents

Police targeting pro-democracy activists abroad have questioned their family and put out bounties, but there is a broader, more chilling, objective behind the operation

The Guardian - AU

Are Europeans really democrats?

In France, the year 2022 saw the government repeatedly resort to Article 49.3 of the constitution to force unpopular reforms through parliament. The date of 16 March, in particular, marked the 100th time under France’s Fifth Republic that the executive chose to use these special powers. With this in mind,…

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'What do you think is best for Scotland?': Public express 'simple' need for democracy

ACTIVISTS say the overarching view expressed by the public at a recent day of action stall was democracy rather than nationalism.

The National (Scotland)

Trump's real conspiracy: So much larger

Trump's Georgia indictment is impressive in scale. His conspiracy to end democracy is a lot bigger than that

Salon

Georgia secretary of state responds to Trump indictment after ex-president targeted him

‘The most basic principles of a strong democracy are accountability and respect for the Constitution and rule of law,’ Brad Raffensperger says

The Independent UK

Cyber-attacks against the UK Electoral Commission reveal an ongoing threat to democracy

The revelations this month that data on 40 million UK voters had been exposed to hackers came as no surprise to many cybersecurity experts, who have long pointed out the vulnerability of democracies to malicious online interference.

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Trump co-defendant Mark Meadows files to move Fulton county election case to federal court – as it happened

Ex-White House chief of staff under Trump – and one of 18 people indicted alongside his former boss – also planning motion to dismiss state case

The Guardian - US

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge bypasses Independence Day event at Red Fort, says democracy under threat

NEW DELHI: Congress president and leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday absented himself from the Independence Day function at the Red Fort. He hoisted the national flag at the party headquarters in the national capital where he attacked the Modi government alleging that democracy and…

The Times of India

Kharge skips PM’s Red Fort address; Congress deems it a ‘crass election speech’ with point by point rebuttal

Noting that democracy and the Constitution are the soul of the country, he said on the occasion of this Independence Day, “we take a pledge that we will uphold the freedom of democracy and Constitution for the unity and integrity of the country, for love and brotherhood, for harmony and…

The Hindu

Trump’s Georgia charges are a win for voting rights leaders

Victory heralded as a landmark achievement for Democrats, particularly the Black voters who make up much of the party’s base

The Guardian - US

Democracy in India, a gift and a warning

India and Greece both claim to be "mother of democracy". Ancient Indian scriptures and Ambedkar's arguments suggest India had democratic practices, with evidence of secret ballot system & independent gana sanghas. Ancient Indian villages had a form of democracy, but excluded certain classes.

The Hindu

Newspaper owner dies after police raid

"An assault on the very foundation of democracy and the public's right to know," press advocate says

Salon

Prominent Hong Kong democracy activists partially win bid to quash convictions over 2019 protest

Seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy advocates have had part of their convictions overturned over their roles in one of the biggest pro-democracy protests in 2019

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New criminal laws portend great danger to democracy, says civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad

The proposed extension of police custody to 90 days from the present 15 gives ample scope for persecution of political opponents on flimsy grounds, observes Teesta Setalvad. The Constitution was so drafted that it respected the opinions and aspirations of all sections, and gave utmost significance to equality, whereas the…

The Hindu

Proportional representation system need of the hour in India: Parakala Prabhakar

Political economist Parakala Prabhakar advocates proportional representation for India. He argues that FPTP system has weakened democracy, economy and secularism. He cites Farm Bills' passage and withdrawal without any meaningful debate as example. Binoy Viswam calls for electoral reforms and the right to recall non-performing MPs/MLAs.

The Hindu

Advocates should strive to uphold Constitutional values, says Minister

Lawyers urged to uphold Constitutional values: Minister H.C. Mahadevappa called on lawyers to strive to strengthen democracy and uphold Constitutional values. He stressed communal harmony, removing untouchability and building a prosperous nation as primary goals of independent India. He urged lawyers to take up issues that strengthen agriculture and rural…

The Independent UK

Taiwan's vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island

Taiwan’s vice president has left on a trip to Paraguay to reinforce relations with his government’s last diplomatic partner in South America at a time when China is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy

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The Independent UK

The failed Ohio amendment reflects Republican efforts nationally to restrict direct democracy

Despite this past week’s thrashing at the polls, Republican lawmakers in Ohio have vowed to try again to pass a measure making it harder to change the state's constitution

The Independent UK

Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life

Supporters of Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum have pleaded with the United States and others for weeks to restore the democratically elected leader to power

The Independent UK

Rising political threats take US into uncharted territory as 2024 election looms

This week’s confrontation that ended with FBI agents fatally shooting a 74-year-old Utah man who threatened to assassinate President Joe Biden was just the latest example of how violent rhetoric has created a more perilous political environment across the U.S. Threats against public officials have been steadily climbing in recent…

The Week

Quiz of The Week: 5 - 11 August

It’s been another dicey week for democracy. UK intelligence services say they have “found evidence” linking Russia to a cyberattack on the Electoral Commission, which jeopardised the data of up to 40 million British voters: the biggest data breach in UK history.

Salon

Trump's defense borrowed from rape case

A judge ruled against the "aspirational rapist" defense, and hopefully it won't work in the January 6 case

The Independent UK

Tensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to restore democracy in Niger

Tensions are escalating between Niger’s new military regime and the West African regional bloc that has ordered troops deployed to restore Niger’s flailing democracy

The Hindu

India’s Myanmar quandary, its paradoxical policy

India’s policy options in Myanmar are challenging, but not limited and it can try and engage with pro-democracy actors

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