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Humza Yousaf invited to address pro-Yes rally to 'speak up for Scottish democracy'

THE First Minister has been urged to speak at a pro-independence rally to “speak up for Scottish democracy”.

The National (Scotland)

Belarus opposition told to 'be ready' for democracy push as rumours of leader's ill health swirl

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told her supporters on Monday to be ready to grab any chance to turn her country into a democracy as speculation about the health of veteran President Alexander Lukashenko swirled.

Reuters

Liz Truss warns China 'biggest threat facing the West' ahead of Taiwan visit

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss ramped up her war of words with Beijing hours before flying to Taipei to show solidarity with the breakaway island

Daily Mirror

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Keir Starmer urged to 'be bolder' and scrap First Past The Post

KEIR Starmer has been told he must be “bolder” in reforming UK democracy after he suggested a Labour government would give EU nationals the vote.

The National (Scotland)

I'm an educator and grandson of Holocaust survivors, and I see public schools failing to give students the historical knowledge they need to keep our democracy strong

The Florida Department of Education announced on April 10, 2023, that it had rejected 35% of the social studies books publishers submitted for approval and use in the state’s public schools. The move was based on a determination the books contain references to social justice issues “and other information” not…

The Conversation

Erdoğan is in the lead in Turkey’s elections – and democracy is likely to be the loser

The opposition had to face down a hostile media and the president’s entrenched power. This disappointment could further skew the second round, says former Guardian Turkey correspondent Constanze Letsch

The Guardian - UK

Trump's CNN town hall was a failure

"Journalism is in trouble. Serious, serious trouble"

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Watch live as Liz Truss speaks at democracy summit in Copenhagen

Watch live as Liz Truss speaks at a democracy summit in Copenhagen on Monday 15 May.

The Independent UK

Factbox-Policies of main parties in Greece's May 21 election

Greece will hold a national election on May 21, as a cost-of living crisis takes its toll on households. The ruling conservative New Democracy party is so far leading left-wing Syriza in opinion polls.

Reuters

Monday briefing: What you need to know about the Turkish election

In today’s newsletter: Turkish leader appears set to face second round amid controversy over vote count

The Guardian - UK

Respect voices of the people

Thai voters have fulfilled their duty to uphold democracy. It is now the responsibility of parties, politicians, and senators to play their roles in ensuring that the country's democratic development proceeds in accordance with the will of the voters.

Bangkok Post

US is the world's largest arms dealer

According to a new report, the US sold weapons to roughly 60% of world’s authoritarian nations in 2022

Salon

The battle against fascism in Florida

The situation in Florida clearly represents a threat to American democracy

Salon

Fear and loathing in South Africa: book examines how anxiety plays out in everyday life

Social scientists have shown how freedom in South Africa has lost its meaning for many in the country. Despondency about democracy is on the rise as the promise of prosperity under a caring government continues to ring hollow for many, thanks to poor governance, corruption and incompetence. Nicky Falkof is…

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Reason

A Flawed Attack on "Libertarian Elitism" About Voter Ignorance

The authors raise some reasonable issues. But they misunderstand both the libertarians they critique and the problem of political ignorance itself.

Bangkok Post

A crucial test for democracy

Today, the people of Thailand will exercise their democratic right to choose a new government and determine the direction of the country's democratic future.

The Guardian - UK

‘Pakistan’s democracy hangs by a thread,’ says Imran Khan on return home after arrest

Former prime minister steps up attacks on Pakistan’s military leaders as ministers plan to rearrest him

The Independent UK

Campaigning in Turkey's pivotal elections nearing end

Turkish politicians are holding final rallies on the last hours of campaigning before Sunday’s pivotal presidential and parliamentary elections that would significantly shape the NATO member’s future

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Radio France Internationale

US President Biden invites India’s Modi as state guest to burnish ties

US President Joe Biden has invited the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, as state guest on 22 June as Washington pulls out all the stops to strengthen trade and security ties with the world’s largest democracy.

The Guardian - UK

Local election observers say 1.2% of voters turned away for lacking ID

Democracy Volunteers group says half of them appeared to be from minority ethnic backgrounds

Bangkok Post

Seri Ruam Thai makes last appeal

Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, is pleading with voters who identify themselves as pro-democracy not to forget his party on Election Day on Sunday.

The Hindu

No democracy in West Bengal under Mamata: Nadda

BJP national president J.P. Nadda on May 12 targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for banning the film The Kerala Story, alleging that there was no democracy under her rule in West Bengal.

TechRadar

Brazil threatens to ban Telegram VPN

The move comes after Telegram warned that 'democracy is under attack in Brazil' as VPN interest grows across the region amid temporary blocks.

France 24

Head of EU's democracy watchdog: 'We have to raise our voices'

The watchdogs of EU democracy will have to be "much louder in the future" if they hope to see off a mounting threat from homegrown populists and autocrats who are chipping away at Europe's founding commitments to free speech and the rule of law, a top EU official has warned.…

Reuters

Erdogan's opponents vow fresh start on Turkish human rights

President Tayyip Erdogan's opponents say they will repair the damage done to human rights during his rule, promising a new era for democracy and freedoms if he loses power in an election on Sunday.

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