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Democracy spreads in waves – but shared cultural history might matter more than geography

Recent events like the war in Ukraine, conflicts over Taiwan and the rise of authoritarian ideology have renewed interest in the foundations of modern democracy.

The Conversation

Old Parliament House fire bill hits $5.3m

The Museum of Australian Democracy - better known as Old Parliament House - has put its fire damage bill at $5.3 million.

AAP

Fighting corruption is fighting fascism

For Trump and allies, says CREW head, the purpose of government "is to attack their enemies and help their friends"

Salon

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Brazil election: victorious Lula faces an uphill struggle – a damaged economy and a deeply divided country

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has achieved a remarkable political comeback by regaining the presidency of Brazil. His narrow victory, in the second round run-off, was the closest margin of victory in an election since Brazil reverted to democracy in the late 1980s. The result was 50.9% for Lula and…

The Conversation

US midterm elections: What are the key issues?

Economy, abortion rights, immigration and democracy are dominating political debates ahead of critical US vote.

Al Jazeera

Fabiola Santiago: Miami’s radicalization is astonishing: Cuban Americans won’t get off the Trump train

Cuban Americans in Miami are proving Donald Trump right on one issue.

Miami Herald

Commentary: 10 myths about American politics

The media frequently justify their election coverage with claims that a vital democracy needs a well-informed public. Unfortunately, their coverage often repeats long-standing myths about politics that undermine this worthwhile goal.

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Book extract: Dreamers and schemers and the election that changed us

This is an edited extract from Dreamers and Schemers: A Political History of Australia by Frank Bongiorno, La Trobe University Press, 2022.

The Conversation

Bolsonaro or Lula: Brazil heads to polls for historic vote

Brazilians are voting in a presidential runoff between incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in what’s become the country’s most significant election since the return of democracy almost four decades ago.

Tribune News Service

The rich, white powerbrokers in A.M. Homes' new novel plot to be kingmakers – in the name of 'democracy'

The website of the America First Secretary of State Coalition (“America First SOS”) doesn’t include the word “democracy” anywhere. It goes hard on “integrity”, mentioning “voter” and “election” integrity four times in about 800 words. But the Coalition isn’t interested in democracy.

The Conversation

Lula vs. Bolsonaro: Brazilians vote in nail-biter presidential runoff

Brazil's democracy — just over three decades old — is at stake, experts say.

Axios

Can Obama magic charm Democrats to the polls in crucial midterms?

The ex-president remains his party’s rock star and is touring key states to fire up voters – but his midterms record is far from flawless

The Guardian - US

The Trump Tapes: Bob Woodward’s chilling warning for US democracy

The Washington Post Watergate veteran’s 20 interviews with the now former president prove to be must-listen material

The Guardian - US

Pelosi attack shocks country on edge about democracy threats

At times these days, it can feel like the United States is on edge about threats to American democracy

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Speak out and write: It’s essential to our democracy.

If all of us publicly express our views, our currently jeopardized democracy will survive and thrive. Without engagement there is no possibility for persuasion and change — and hence little chance our democracy will survive.

WEKU

Obama says 'democracy on the ballot' in Georgia early voting rally

The former president implored people to avoid "tuning out" in the midterm elections and vote for Democrats to tackle issues like inflation currently facing America.

Salon

GOP already sowing chaos at the polls

"Voters deserve better than this when they exercise their constitutional right at the polls," said one watchdog

The Independent UK

‘Violence unleashed to break democracy’: Anger after Nancy Pelosi’s husband attacked at San Francisco home

The harrowing news sparked an onslaught of reactions from Washington

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March on Rome: uncomfortable moment for Italy as Giorgia Meloni becomes prime minister a century after fascist takeover

Between the end of October and the beginning of November 1922, Benito Mussolini’s so-called march on Rome took place in Italy. This moment was of global importance. It marked the first fascist takeover of power in the world, set in place a regime which would govern for 20 years, and…

The Conversation

American voters are angry – that is a good thing for voter turnout, bad thing for democracy

Regardless of whether they live in a red state or a blue state, identify as Democrats or Republicans, or claim to be ideologically liberal or conservative, Americans have one thing in common.

WEKU

What to know about Brazil's election as Bolsonaro faces Lula, with major world impacts

Brazilians head to the polls Sunday to vote in a presidential election that is testing the world's fourth-largest democracy and could have a critical impact on the fight against climate change.

The Independent UK

Democrats cautiously campaign on Jan. 6, democracy threats

Democrats running for office this year in Republican-leaning areas or swing states are grappling with how much they should talk about the Jan. 6 insurrection, if at all

WEKU

An unearthed John Steinbeck column probes the strength of U.S. democracy

Decades ago, as communists and suspected communists were being blacklisted and debates spread over the future of American democracy, John Steinbeck wrote about his homeland in Le Figaro.

The Guardian - UK

Lost John Steinbeck essay about American democracy published

How About McCarthyism? was originally published in France in 1954 and its warning of ‘the taking of power by a self-interested group’ has now been translated

The Independent UK

Rare John Steinbeck column probes strength of US democracy

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