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‘Trump is aiming for dictatorship’. That’s the verdict of the world’s most credible democracy watchdog

Sweden’s V-Dem Institute warns that the US is no longer a liberal democracy. And autocracy is creeping across Europe too, says writer Martin Gelin

The Guardian - UK

New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978. Australia should be worried

The health of global democracy is regressing to Cold War-era levels. For the average global citizen, democracy is now back where it was in 1978, according to new research assessing more than 200 countries.

The Conversation

‘Orwell went off to fight. I thought I’d have to do the same’: Raoul Peck on his intimate connection with the writer

The Haitian director was given unprecedented access to George Orwell’s archives – and found a fellow crusader for truth. His extraordinary new film highlights the sinister links between Big Brother, Trump and Putin

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A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold after social media shift

Two major Caribbean newspapers are shutting down as readers shift to social media and ad money dries up

The Independent UK

Why the rise of multi-party politics is good for democracy

If a general election were held today, many British voters would notice something that has been quietly changing for years. They have more choice on the ballot than they used to. The dominance of Labour and the Conservatives is being eroded by multi-party politics. The recent Gorton and Denton byelection…

The Conversation

Democrats, groups sound alarm on Trump actions on elections

Democrats and voter advocacy groups are increasingly warning that Trump administration policies and actions could curtail voting in the midterm elections when it comes to changes on who can cast ballots and when it will count. President Donald Trump and federal agencies have taken several steps over the past year…

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Payman, Thorpe and Faruqi demand Labor change parliamentary rules to counter ‘overt’ racism

Exclusive: Independent and Greens senators ask president to set up inquiry and anti-racism training for politicians to prevent bigotry ‘corroding democracy’

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Army deployed to the streets of South Africa in bid to tackle organised crime

Soldiers have been deployed on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, to assist police in combating gang violence and illegal mining. This deployment follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement last month regarding the use of the army for this purpose. The military presence was observed in the Johannesburg suburb of Riverlea,…

The Independent UK

Tuesday briefing: Inside the increasingly heated debate about who can – and can’t – vote in the UK

In today’s newsletter: In the wake of this year’s Commonwealth Day, a look at the complex framework of voting rules in different parts of the UK

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs’ staff would undermine democracy

Editorial: Security concerns must be treated seriously. But with trust in politics fraying, transparency has never been more necessary

The Guardian - UK

Americans aren’t facing a democratic collapse. We’re living in its aftermath

The US was an oligarchy well before Trump’s first term. Recognizing this reality is essential to building a true democracy

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris might run for president again in 2028. Please, no

Harris’s 2024 campaign lacked authenticity and conviction. We can’t afford to repeat the mistakes of the past

The Guardian - US

‘A win for democracy’: Labor abandons freedom of information law changes that would have reduced transparency

Katy Gallagher says Albanese government still committed to reform and flags new fixes to system ‘stuck in the 1980s’

The Guardian - AU

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Young people and Australians under strain are less supportive of democracy as a royal commission into social cohesion offers an opportunity to address trust.

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The Independent UK

Streeting accuses Reform of ‘return to age-old racism’ after by-election candidate’s comments about being British

Exclusive: Wes Streeting appears to distance himself from claims – made by both Nigel Farage and Keir Starmer – that the Gorton and Denton by-election was fought on ‘sectarian’ lines

Radio France Internationale

Greek court upholds convictions of neo-Nazi Golden Dawn leaders

A Greek appeals court on Wednesday upheld the convictions of leaders of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party for running a criminal organisation, in a landmark ruling linked to violent attacks during the country’s economic crisis.

The Mary Sue

‘We ended Iranian experimented democracy’: Iranian-American Protester Explains Why Iranians Distrust America

An Iranian-American protestor spoke to State Coup News and MeidasTouch about why Iranians don’t want yet another U.S. intervention despite the constant repression they face from their government.

The Guardian - UK

Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse

MPs and campaigners had warned law imposed by Tories could be used by future leaders to ‘undermine democracy’

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People of Iran are ready for freedom and democracy, but the regime has not yet been defeated

Following the death of Ali Khamenei, the fall of the regime appears to be a realistic option for the first time in 47 years. But the regime still has a monopoly on the use of force. These are historic times for the people of Iran, Gilda Sahebi writes in an…

The Independent UK

Trump is making dangerous assumptions about who will take power in Iran

ANALYSIS: The killing of Iran’s supreme leader could be a blow for democracy – but there are many groups poised to fight for the future of the country, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley

The Guardian - UK

Reform and Tories report ‘family voting’ allegations to watchdog

Nigel Farage says his party was victim of ‘cheating’ in Gorton and Denton byelection, although Manchester council says no issues reported

Evening Standard

Oxford Street bombshell as Labour chief describes Sadiq Khan quango as 'dangerous for democracy'

London mayor suffers another ‘red on red’ attack a day after giving go-ahead for traffic ban to begin this summer

The Independent UK

Farage says he has reported ‘family voting’ claims in Gorton and Denton by-election to police

Labour chair Anna Turley says report by Democracy Volunteers which claimed to observe high levels of ‘family voting’ is concerning

The Independent UK

Humiliation for Starmer as Greens seize safe Labour seat

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Observers raise concerns over secret ballot breaches at Gorton and Denton byelection

Democracy Volunteers says it saw 32 cases of apparent collusion – the highest levels in its 10-year history

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