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A referendum on electoral reform in South Africa might stir up trouble

After 28 years of democracy, South Africa is having to reform its political party-based electoral system to make it fairer and in line with the constitution, by allowing independent candidates to contest national and provincial parliaments. A bill to amend the country’s electoral law accordingly is before parliament.

The Conversation

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge terms Presidential election battle between progressive and regressive ideologies

Veteran Congressman calls for unity of non-BJP parties to save democracy and the Constitution, and hopes for bringing more parties into opposition fold

The Hindu

Where a wounded Twitter goes from here

For Musk, saving Twitter was all about saving democracy and the public square — until it wasn't.

Axios

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Commentary: USC and UCLA won ugly when they defected to the Big Ten

What with Russia’s onslaught on Ukraine, the Supreme Court’s onslaught on liberality, the GOP’s onslaught on truth and democracy and the never-ending onslaught of senseless gun violence, last month gave new meaning to the term June gloom. For many of us, sport remains a great escape from all that. A…

Los Angeles Times

The Uber files tell a simple truth: democracy depends on curbing mercenary tech giants

These revelations reveal the political credulity and negligence surrounding the growing power of Silicon Valley, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

'Terrorism:' Abe killing seen as attack on Japan's democracy

Public outrage, handwringing and vows of defiance in media and among political commentators are widespread in Japan following the daylight assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

The Independent UK

Funding primary candidates from opposing party goes against democracy

No matter what side you’re on, voters deserve to choose between candidates who represent them best.

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Tory leadership candidates are no threat to indyref2 but will try to deny democracy

Those vying to replace Boris Johnson as PM are cut from the same blue Tory cloth - don't expect any change in stance on indyref2

The National (Scotland)

It’s not only Britain. The west needs honest, trustworthy leaders to deter autocrats

A showdown is looming with Russia and China, but public confidence and belief in democratic institutions is waning, says Observer columnist Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Tax the rich: The really, really rich

Our proposed tax plan would reduce extreme wealth inequality — but would only target the very richest Americans

Salon

Impartial judicial system biggest need for democracy, says Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur

The Hindu

Seven days in June: The SCOTUS coup

Trump's violent insurrection didn't quite work — but six people in black robes went much further, without weapons

Salon

Restoring US abortion access won’t be easy – but we need leaders who will try

Democracy isn’t just about turning up to the polls every couple of years, it’s about constantly pushing your representatives and leaders to do better

The Guardian - US

Indian Presidential Election 2022 | Will push for final settlement of Kashmir issue if elected, says Yashwant Sinha

Restore Statehood and conduct Assembly elections, the Presidential candidate tells Centre

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The Guardian - US

Biden in crisis mode as specter of one-term Carter haunts White House

President urged to act more forcefully to deal with rising inflation, gun violence and dire supreme court rulings

ABC News

World leaders express sadness, outrage over death of Shinzo Abe, paying tribute to 'friend', 'brilliant leader'

World leaders express their sadness and outrage at the fatal shooting of Shinzo Abe, describing him as a champion of democracy, a great leader, and a friend.

Reason

More on the National Constitution Center "Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy" Project

Video of presentations by the leaders of the Conservative, Libertarian, and Progressive Teams. Plus, my thoughts on a comparison of the three reports by Progressive Team leader Ned Foley.

The Independent UK

Germany tells India to stop jailing journalists, reminds it that it is ‘the world’s largest democracy’

India’s foreign ministry has criticised the ‘unhelpful’ and ‘uninformed’ remarks, saying the independence of its judiciary is ‘well-recognised’

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Reuters

Biden "stunned, outraged, and deeply saddened" by Abe killing -statement

President Joe Biden expressed outrage at the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday, calling him a champion of the U.S.-Japan alliance who cared deeply about the Japanese people and democracy.

The Hindu

Nobody can take away 'bow and arrow' symbol from Shiv Sena, says Uddhav; dares rebels to face mid-term polls

“I am saying this after talking to constitutional experts.”

Salon

Boris Johnson, Machiavelli and democracy

The story of Johnson's rapid rise and spectacular downfall raises vital questions about the nature of democracy

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Strengthen 'say on pay' to rein in executive salaries

Culture wars continue to polarize U.S. politics, but Americans on both sides of the cultural divide should agree that the growing gap between the richest Americans and average folks undermines democracy. The average compensation for a CEO at the country’s largest companies hit $20 million this year, up 31% since…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Poll Shows 32% of Israeli Jews Support ‘Peace Agreement’ with Palestinians

An opinion poll published by the Israel Democracy Institute showed that only 32% of Jews say they will support a peace agreement, if reached, between Israel and the Palestinians. US President Joe Biden is due to visit Israel and the occupied West Bank from July 13 to 15.

360info

Special Report: Pacific primer

Not usually at the forefront of geopolitical argy-bargy, the Pacific has recently emerged as a strategic element of securing democracy. A rift threatened to tear apart normally unshakeable regional unity in 2021, with five Micronesian countries threatening to leave the most powerful transnational group, the Pacific Islands Forum. Ahead of…

Reason

Team Libertarian Report from National Constitution Center "Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy" Project Now Available on SSRN

I coauthored the report with Clark Neily and Walter Olson, both of the Cato Institute.

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