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The ancient Greeks invented democracy – and warned us how it could go horribly wrong

The ancient Greek orator Dio Chrysostom (1st-2nd century CE) said in his speech To the People of Alexandria that there were two kinds of democracy: one good and one bad.

The Conversation

Almost 6 in 10 Americans Fear U.S. Democracy Is in Danger Amid Gerrymandering Efforts, Poll Shows

Nearly six in ten Americans believe democracy in the United States is under threat, with partisan redistricting emerging as a major source of concern, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Latin Times

Trump needs to understand what the war in Ukraine is really about

It’s not about Nato or the Soviet Union. It’s about democracy.

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DON’T PUB YET: How deliberative democracy can help solve the UK’s infrastructure problems

Infrastructure planning needs more democracy, not less.

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Battling deepfakes: How AI threatens democracy and what we can do about it

Imagine receiving a robocall, but instead of a real person, it’s the voice of a political leader telling you not to vote. You share it with your friends, your family — only to find out it was a hyper-realistic AI voice clone. This is not a hypothetical.

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Lawyer for activist Jimmy Lai defends free speech in landmark Hong Kong trial

A lawyer for Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai argues it’s not wrong to support freedom of expression and human rights

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi Says 'Scared' Republicans Are 'Cheating Openly' Knowing They'll Lose House: 'You Throw A Punch, You Better Be Ready To Take A Punch'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Republicans are "scared they'll lose the House after gutting Medicaid and food aid" and are "cheating openly," arguing California voters will "save our health care and Democracy."

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The Jury: Murder Trial S2 on Channel 4 review: A rare view of democracy in action

4/5 This is an invaluable look at the inner workings of democracy at a time when it feels under threat

Evening Standard

White House restores spending database it sought to keep secret - Roll Call

The White House has restored a website that shows how spending authority is parceled out to federal agencies throughout the year.

Roll Call

1 in 5 Bolivians spoiled their ballots – a sign of voter dissatisfaction as nation tips to the right

For the first time since the country’s return to democracy in 1982, Bolivia’s presidential election will go to a runoff after no candidate secured the required absolute majority in the first-round vote on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Trump isn’t fighting for peace in Ukraine, he’s managing Russia’s victory - and Europe is worried

COMMENT: Ukraine and democracy itself are in the crosshairs of Putin’s greatest asset - Donald Trump - and Europe’s in a panic, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Jena Friedman: Motherf*cker review – political zingers and all-too-raw grief

The standup follows a first half of in-your-face jokes about American democracy with a palpably painful account of the loss of her mother

The Guardian - UK

Ghana’s war on illegal mining has failed – we set out to find out why

Early in his eight-year tenure, in 2017, then Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo declared a moratorium on all small-scale gold mining. He established an inter-ministerial committee on illegal mining and a joint military-police taskforce – Operation Vanguard – to enforce the ban.

The Conversation

Hong Kong democracy activist granted asylum after fleeing to Australia

Activist convicted in Hong Kong urges Australia not to forget prisoners like Jimmy Lai

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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui reportedly granted asylum in Australia

Exiled former lawmaker with $200,000 bounty for his arrest, who now works as a solicitor in Adelaide, says he and his family granted protection visas

International Business Times

Former Pro-democracy Hong Kong Lawmaker Granted Asylum In Australia

Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui who is wanted by the Chinese city has been granted asylum in Australia, he said in a social media post, calling on Canberra to do more for those who remain jailed.

The Guardian - AU

Putin criticised by Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia after inconclusive meeting with Trump

Russian president argues ‘root causes’ of war must be addressed, but Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Putin has ‘ambition of destroying democracy next door’

The Conversation

Young Europeans are losing faith in democracy – here’s how to earn it back

A recent Europe-wide survey has revealed an alarming picture: fewer than six in ten young Europeans believe that democracy is the best form of government. One in five say they would support authoritarian rule under certain circumstances. And only 6% believe their political system functions well.

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Democrats are fighting fire with fire over redistricting – but will democracy burn?

Trump’s plan to boost Republican House seats in the midterms through gerrymandering has provoked a reaction

International Business Times

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai's Collusion Trial Resumes After Delay

A Hong Kong court on Friday began hearing closing arguments in the national security trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, following a one-day delay because of bad weather.

The Conversation

Israel’s opposition: against Benjamin Netanyahu but not yet for peace with the Palestinians

Sunday is the first day of the working week in Israel – but the upcoming Sunday August 17 promises to be a day of strikes and demonstrations. There’s a groundswell of public opposition to prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s promised all-out offensive against Gaza city as well as a growing sense…

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30 Gripping Pictures That Tell The Real Story Of 1800s America

These 34 photographs capture a nation growing up fast, from the early days of our democracy to the dawn of the industrial age.

Evening Standard

Axing public notices will threaten local democracy, Cleverly tells Rayner

Sir James Cleverly has demanded the Government share its assessments of how the move would hit local newspapers.

The Guardian - US

Some Democrats want to use gerrymandering. That’s a bad idea

When a house is on fire, more fire won’t help

The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s ‘dump day’ is finally headed for the scrap heap. Will it be a win for democracy?

Controversial practice that allows governments to escape scrutiny looks set to end as Greens’ amendment passes upper house

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