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50 years without coups or dictators: how PNG built a durable democracy based on dignity and fairness

On April 20 1972, 100 newly elected parliamentarians gathered in Port Moresby for the opening of the Third House of Assembly, Papua New Guinea’s legislative body.

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The Guardian view on Bolsonaro’s coup conviction: a landmark for Brazilian democracy – but this fight isn’t over

Editorial: Though the far-right former president has been held accountable for overseeing the plot, supporters at home and abroad still rally to his cause

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Bolsonaro’s conviction marks a historic moment in Brazil’s political history

Four out of five members of Brazil’s supreme court have voted to convict the former president, Jair Bolsonaro, for plotting a military coup after losing the 2022 election to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison, though his…

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Brazilians take to the streets to celebrate Bolsonaro conviction

Indigenous groups and other minorities praise ‘breath of justice’ while US officials issue warnings of possible sanctions

The Guardian - UK

From Donald Trump to Benjamin Netanyahu: How World Leaders Respond to Charlie Kirk's Passing

World leaders, including Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Benjamin Netanyahu and Keir Starmer, expressed shock and condolences after Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA co-founder, was fatally shot. Messages emphasised free speech, democracy and the tragedy for his family.

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Jagdeep Chhokar’s death marks a setback for India’s fight for clean politics

Educator, activist, and founding member of the Association for Democratic Reforms, Jagdeep S Chhokar, died on Thursday morning after a heart attack. He was 80.

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Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for plotting military coup in Brazil

Former president sought to ‘annihilate’ country’s democracy after losing 2022 election

The Guardian - UK

Charlie Kirk shooting: another grim milestone in America’s long and increasingly dangerous story of political violence

Charlie Kirk, figurehead of the American far right, took a question at a 2023 event in Salt Lake City about the second amendment to the US constitution and gun-related deaths. He answered: “I think it’s worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year, so that…

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"Authoritarians in the Academy": The National Security Law and the Shuttering of Academic Freedom in Hong Kong

Timing is everything. As I explain in my book Authoritarians in the Academy: How the Internationalization of Higher Education and… The post "Authoritarians in the Academy": The National Security Law and the Shuttering of Academic Freedom in Hong Kong appeared first on Reason.com.

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'Threat To Democracy': World Reacts To Killing Of Trump Ally Kirk

World leaders warned of the harms of politically motivated violence after the assassination of right-wing activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk.

International Business Times

Global press freedom suffers sharpest fall in 50 years, report finds

The International IDEA’s survey of democratic markers finds US is offering ‘encouragement’ to populist leaders

The Guardian - UK

Helldivers 2 won't be getting Fortnite victory royales for the democracy anytime soon, but Arrowhead certainly isn't shelving the idea entirely

Shams Jorjani says a Fortnite collaboration is "not a priority" right now.

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‘Free DC’: the group leading fight against Trump’s Washington takeover

‘DC being under attack is a problem for American democracy,’ says leader of group fighting for city’s rights

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Jimmy Kimmel says he's not defending democracy. But he's standing up for fellow Emmy nominee Colbert

Jimmy Kimmel says he doesn’t see himself as a defender of democracy

The Guardian - UK

So politicians want rid of the Senedd: would they abolish any other country’s democracy?

The Welsh parliament has its faults – but talk of axing it is for charlatans, not leaders who are serious about the nation’s future, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

The Guardian - AU

Tech companies are stealing our books, music and films for AI. It’s brazen theft and must be stopped

If we don’t refuse and resist, not just our culture but our democracy will be irrevocably diminished

The Guardian - UK

How to Save the Internet by Nick Clegg review – spinning Silicon Valley

Instead of recognising that social media harms mental health and democracy, the former deputy PM and Meta executive repeats company talking points

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Should African countries lower the voting age to 16? Views from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria

The UK is moving to lower its voting age from 18 to 16. The new legislation takes effect ahead of the country’s next general election in 2029, and is aimed at boosting its democracy. The move has ignited global debate: should 16-year-olds be trusted with the ballot?

International Business Times UK

Who Is Polly Toynbee? BBC Alum and Author Pushes Labour: Devote All to Defeating Farage and Rescuing Britain!

As BBC alum and Guardian voice, she pushes social justice reforms to rescue Britain's democracy from extremism

International Business Times

Killing Hong Kong's Lai Would Strengthen Democracy Message, Son Says

Locked up for more than four years and ailing, Hong Kong's pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai would only become a greater symbol if he died in prison, his son said.

The Independent UK

Balzan prizes of nearly $1 million awarded for democracy studies and advances in leukemia treatment

The Switzerland-based Balzan Foundation on Monday announced four awards of nearly $1 million for excellence in the humanities and hard sciences

The Guardian - US

‘He’s always on the attack’: the Brazilian judge prosecuting Bolsonaro inspires both love and hate

Alexandre de Moraes is leading the criminal trial against the former president for allegedly engineering a coup

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JB Pritzker Asks, Once Trump Gets Citizens Comfortable With Atrocities Under The Color Of Law, 'What Comes Next?'

Governor JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) used a series of posts on X to caution Americans against normalizing government overreach, directly criticizing President Donald Trump's law enforcement strategies as a threat to democracy.

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Canada’s response to the war in Gaza raises questions about its commitment to human rights and justice

Canada and Canadians have long considered themselves defenders of human rights, democracy, justice and the rule of law. Canada played a significant role in the development of what’s known as the liberal international order, including multilateral institutions like the United Nations, and international law.

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