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Arrowhead CEO says Games Workshop 'would love' a 40K Helldivers 2 crossover, 'but time and resources are finite and we've got our hands busy'

For the Emperor of Democracy! Oh, and mankind, too.

PC Gamer

MAGA should start to worry

"We are also seeing the acceptance of a degree of corruption that has little equal in American history"

Salon

Myanmar Junta Extends State Of Emergency By Six Months

The country is mired in a bloody, multi-sided conflict stemming from the February 1, 2021 putsch that ended a 10-year experiment with democracy.

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The Treaty Principles Bill’s promise of ‘equal rights’ ignores the blind spots of our democracy

Despite being used in both the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and the Regulatory Standards Bill, the term “democracy” is neither defined nor explained in either.

The Conversation

If we listen to how gen Z really feel about democracy they might stop telling us they prefer authoritarianism

New research from broadcaster Channel 4 reveals a troubling trend towards support for authoritarianism among young people in the UK. The report “Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust” found that 52% of the 2,000 13-27 year olds surveyed would agree that “the UK would be better with a strong leader…

The Conversation

Young people say they’d elect a ‘strong leader’. I say give more of them the vote

Given what gen Z have been through, it’s no wonder they’re not impressed by democracy. But giving them a real stake in it could change everything, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds protest in London as jailed climate activists’ appeals are heard

Road outside high court blocked in protest at ‘draconian’ sentences given to 16 Just Stop Oil ‘political prisoners’

The Guardian - UK

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Demining to democracy: how Trump’s foreign aid freeze will affect south-east Asia

US funding provides humanitarian assistance to a region vulnerable to natural disasters and support for pro-democracy activists battling repressive regimes

The Guardian - UK

Australian democracy is not dead, but needs help to ensure its survival

Democracies worldwide are suffering from legitimacy problems. This is reflected in low levels of public trust in key political institutions, the polarisation of politics, and the erosion of public confidence in the capacity of governments to address societal concerns.

The Conversation

How Trump's pardons will fuel hate

"We have to prepare ourselves for a much more turbulent and disturbing future," said extremism expert Imara Jones

Salon

In Slovakia, a frenzy of cultural repression is under way, as we turn back to Soviet times

It is chilling to witness Robert Fico’s purge of state-run arts institutions – and the country’s steady creep to authoritarianism

The Guardian - UK

Senator accuses Trump of executive order ‘blitzkrieg’ to ‘collapse our democracy’

Donald Trump has been accused of carrying out a ‘blitzkrieg’ of executive orders in his first week in office

The Independent UK

Lessons from Ireland: How the country’s electoral system would strengthen Canadian democracy

Justin Trudeau’s biggest regret, he said at his resignation news conference, is failing to achieve electoral reform in Canada — even though he’d promised to do so, and had the opportunity during his first majority government, and didn’t go through with it.

The Conversation

Week One: "Just as bad as we feared"

Trump's first-week performance was calculated, expected — and highly traumatic. What happens next will be crucial

Salon

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Belarus' Lukashenko Wins Controversial Election, Opposition Calls It A Sham

Belarus' President Lukashenko's controversial reelection raises international concerns over human rights violations and lack of democracy in the country.

The Conversation

I study democracy worldwide − here’s how Texas is eroding human rights, free expression and civil liberties

While concerns about the future of American democracy dominate headlines worldwide, millions of Texans are already seeing a rapid decline in democratic standards.

Salon

"Political grief": You're not alone

Collective mourning at this four-year horror show is real, and highly understandable. But we're not helpless

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Miliband tells MPs UK needs to ‘speed up, not slow down’ in net zero drive – as it happened

Energy secretary insists there is ‘no contradiction between net zero and economic growth’ in hearing at Commons committee

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The Guardian - US

In the wilderness: Democrats struggle to navigate the politics of new Trump era

Once united in opposition to Trump during his first term, Democrats now flounder with his return to the White House

Capital & Main

How This Teachers’ Union Is Gearing Up for Trump 2.0

National Education Association leader Becky Pringle says her union is preparing to fight for “our students, our public schools and, honestly, our democracy.”

The Conversation

As Syria ponders a democratic future: 5 lessons from the Arab Spring

The fall of Bashar Assad’s dictatorship in December 2024 has ushered in a nerve-wracking time of hope and fear for Syrians concerning future governance in the long-war-torn country.

The Guardian - US

What is an oligarchy and is Biden right to call it a threat to US democracy?

Ultra-rich individuals are associating with Donald Trump as he ascends to the presidency for his second time

The Independent UK

The Independent’s documentary hailed for shining light on ‘reprehensible’ jailing of Aung San Suu Kyi

Bianca Jagger, ‘Wild Swans’ author Jung Chang and former minister Andrew Mitchell join calls for the release of the Myanmar leader following the screening of a new Independent TV film on her life

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US Secretary Of State Reaffirms Support For Venezuelan Opposition Leaders

US Secretary of State Rubio reaffirms support for Venezuelan opposition leaders in their quest for democracy amidst skepticism over Maduro's presidency.

Fortune

World leaders at Davos need to tax millionaires like me. The fate of our planet and democracy depends on it

The ultra-rich pose a threat to our democratic institutions—and the problem will deepen if extreme wealth is left unchecked.

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