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Trump accused of ‘attack on Brazilian democracy’ after sanctioning Bolsonaro trial judge

US treasury imposes sanctions on Alexandre de Moraes, presiding over Bolsonaro alleged coup plot trial

The Guardian - US

We are witnessing the silencing of American media

From the Washington Post to CBS, companies are caving to Trump. This is how democracy dies

The Guardian - US

"We actually won": Helldivers 2 players pull off a miracle at the 11th hour, killing 47 million enemies of Democracy in a week and earning 3 cities that sound like terrible places to live

"Vigorous, spirited efforts by the Helldivers" have paid off

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Darren Walker's new book is still hopeful despite growing inequality as he leaves Ford Foundation

Outgoing Ford Foundation President Darren Walker's new book “The Idea of America" is a collection of more than eight dozen texts spanning his 12-year tenure with one of the nation's leading philanthropies

The Independent UK

How do politicians view democracy? It depends on whether they win or lose

There is a heightened concern about the current state of democracy around the globe. These include worries about a decrease in freedom, the growing number of autocracies around the world and citizens’ dissatisfaction with democracy or government.

The Conversation

Young Nigerians learn about democracy at school: how it’s shaping future voters

Democratic consolidation is a continuing struggle, in Africa as elsewhere. The turn to democracy gained momentum in Africa in the late 1980s and early 1990s but has petered out since. Can new generations turn the tide?

The Conversation

Beware the blizzard of lies: US advice on how to handle Farage’s Trump tactics

Pro-democracy campaigners suggest ‘pre-buttal’ is more powerful than factchecking in fighting falsehoods

The Guardian - UK

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Why are Ukrainians angry with Zelenskyy? Because even during wartime, some red lines must not be crossed

A new law has caused uproar for a reason: it undermines the independence of anti-corruption bodies and is an affront to the people, says journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk

The Guardian - UK

'A Free Ukraine': Kyiv Protests Law Threatening Anti-corruption Bodies

At a rare protest in central Kyiv demonstrators rallied Wednesday against a law that curbs the power of anti-corruption agencies, warning the fight for Ukraine's democracy was taking place both on the battlefield and at home.

International Business Times

Total recall? Campaigners employ quirk of Taiwan’s political system to turn on ‘pro-China’ candidates

Activists across Taiwan are pushing for the expulsion of dozens of ‘pro-Beijing’ legislators, leading to uproar

The Guardian - AU

MPs call for local authorities to be handed control of council tax

A select committee report said the link between tax and the quality of services is broken and risks undermining democracy.

Evening Standard

‘Weak attachment to democracy’: Former Presidents on both sides just united to blast Donald Trump

Multiple presidents are calling out Trump.

We Got This Covered

Spain's Sánchez urges Latin American leaders to combat far-right rise

The Spanish Prime Minister participated in the 'Democracia Siempre' forum alongside leaders from Latin American countries. He warned against the rise of extremism and digital manipulation.

Euronews

Helldivers 2 players overwhelmingly vote to rename a city "GUN," Arrowhead CEO says he hoped for "something else" but "the people have spoken"

"I personally hope we go the managed democracy route"

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International Business Times

Leftist Leaders Gather In Chile With Democracy 'Under Threat'

The leftist leaders of Spain and four South American nations met in Chile on Monday to appeal for unity in the face of US protectionism and a rise in extremism worldwide.

The Conversation

PBS and NPR are generally unbiased, independent of government propaganda and provide key benefits to US democracy

Champions of the almost entirely party-line vote in the U.S. Senate to erase US$1.1 billion in already approved funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting called their action a refusal to subsidize liberal media.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on votes at 16: democracy belongs to the young too

Editorial: Teenagers already shoulder adult responsibilities. They deserve a say in shaping the society they’re growing into

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'Dangerous on a whole new level'—while Steam's policy change is new, the shadow of credit card porn-hibition has been looming for a while, with Nier: Automata's Yoko Taro sounding the alarm last year

"A security hole that endangers democracy itself."

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Latin Times

'Hypocrite' Tulsi Gabbard Asserts 'People Who Threaten Our Democracy' Deserve Punishment: 'Trump Committed Treason, But Let's Talk About Obama'

Social media users are furious with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard for declaring that officials who purportedly attempted to stage a "coup" against President Donald Trump must be held accountable, citing President Trump's pardons of January 6 rioters to point out the administration's hypocrisy.

The Guardian - US

To defeat Trump, the left must learn from him

Six months into his second term, the president has been disastrous for democracy – but extraordinarily politically adept

AAP

MPs welcomed to Canberra ahead of parliament opening

Around 40 newbies are joining the class of the 48th federal parliament, with the prime minister extending a welcome, ahead of the official opening.

Radio France Internationale

From Washington to Warsaw: how MAGA influence is reshaping Europe’s far right

From closed-door conferences in Paris to policy summits in Madrid and Warsaw, US-style nationalism, championed by Donald Trump’s allies, is gaining ground in Europe – raising urgent questions about the future of democracy on both sides of the Atlantic.

GamesRadar

Helldivers 2 CEO absorbs duty of a chivalrous galactic knight, swears to heavens that "we won't rest until some kind of chainsword is in the game"

Spread democracy via painful death

The Conversation

Automatic voter registration: a huge step forward for democracy – and a chance to bring missing millions into elections

The UK government has announced planned changes to elections which it claims to be “the boldest and most ambitious change to our democracy for decades”. This includes extending the franchise to 16- and 17-year-olds at parliamentary elections – but also other important reforms such as automatic voter registration.

The Guardian - UK

‘Keeping us hooked on fossil fuels’: how can we negotiate with autocracies on the climate crisis?

The bulk of global greenhouse gas emissions come from countries that are not democratic, and many big oil and gas exporters are also authoritarian

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