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Should African countries lower the voting age to 16? Views from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria

The UK is moving to lower its voting age from 18 to 16. The new legislation takes effect ahead of the country’s next general election in 2029, and is aimed at boosting its democracy. The move has ignited global debate: should 16-year-olds be trusted with the ballot?

The Conversation

Who Is Polly Toynbee? BBC Alum and Author Pushes Labour: Devote All to Defeating Farage and Rescuing Britain!

As BBC alum and Guardian voice, she pushes social justice reforms to rescue Britain's democracy from extremism

International Business Times UK

Killing Hong Kong's Lai Would Strengthen Democracy Message, Son Says

Locked up for more than four years and ailing, Hong Kong's pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai would only become a greater symbol if he died in prison, his son said.

International Business Times

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Balzan prizes of nearly $1 million awarded for democracy studies and advances in leukemia treatment

The Switzerland-based Balzan Foundation on Monday announced four awards of nearly $1 million for excellence in the humanities and hard sciences

The Independent UK

‘He’s always on the attack’: the Brazilian judge prosecuting Bolsonaro inspires both love and hate

Alexandre de Moraes is leading the criminal trial against the former president for allegedly engineering a coup

The Guardian - US

JB Pritzker Asks, Once Trump Gets Citizens Comfortable With Atrocities Under The Color Of Law, 'What Comes Next?'

Governor JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) used a series of posts on X to caution Americans against normalizing government overreach, directly criticizing President Donald Trump's law enforcement strategies as a threat to democracy.

Benzinga

Canada’s response to the war in Gaza raises questions about its commitment to human rights and justice

Canada and Canadians have long considered themselves defenders of human rights, democracy, justice and the rule of law. Canada played a significant role in the development of what’s known as the liberal international order, including multilateral institutions like the United Nations, and international law.

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Trump's 'Chicago Meme' Goes Viral—Is POTUS Threatening War on the City?

Donald Trump's viral Chicago meme and his controversial 'Department of War' order have sparked outrage from Illinois leaders and residents. Critics warn the president's rhetoric fuels fear of deportations, undermines democracy and raises fresh questions about his intentions.

International Business Times UK

Hungary documentary reveals sobering similarities between Orbán and Trump

Democracy Noir, portraying Orbán’s creeping authoritarian takeover, has urgent relevance for US audiences

The Guardian - US

The Jeffrey Epstein cover-up is an affront to US democracy

Democracy means a society and system in which everyone’s rights matter. Rapists count on this being untrue – and Trump is proving them right

The Guardian - US

Jury trials, a critical part of democracy, are disappearing

The right to trial by jury in criminal and civil cases is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. It’s also a critically important way in which citizens can participate in democracy.

The Conversation

It’s the big fat Greek farming scandal – devised by the political elite and paid for by ordinary people

A massive EU subsidy scandal has pulled back the curtain to reveal how power operates in Greece, says journalist Alexander Clapp

The Guardian - UK

How Greed Shapes Political Donations Behind the Scenes

Money talks in politics, but greed shouts. Campaigns aren’t just fueled by passion and speeches—they’re powered by deep pockets with hidden agendas.

Everybody Loves Your Money

AP visit to Myanmar highlights its struggle to rebuild after an earthquake while a civil war rages

An earthquake that killed more than 3,800 people in Myanmar in March unfolded as the country was already mired in a civil war, in which armed militias and pro-democracy forces are fighting the military-led government that seized power from a democratically elected government

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When it comes to neo-Nazis, we can’t legislate our way to safety

What sort of legislation do we need to stop neo-Nazis marching through our streets and threatening our social cohesion?

The Guardian - AU

Jamaica election results: Andrew Holness leads Labour party to third term

Incumbent prime minister says country on right trajectory, as opposition leader concedes defeat

The Conversation

Attacks on school boards threaten local democracy

Elected school boards across Canada are increasingly threatened. Ontario Education Minister Paul Callandra recently said he is open to eliminating elected trustees altogether. This would would follow the lead of Nova Scotia and Québec, where they have already been abolished.

The Conversation

Reform v the Nottingham Post: why local media is crucial to democracy

The proposed reorganisation of council boundaries was probably not the issue which prompted British voters to elect hundreds of Reform councillors at May’s local elections.

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The Guardian - US

Podcast of Hegseth church network airs far-right and Christian nationalist views

CrossPolitic has in recent weeks hosted pastors who have opposed liberal democracy and pushed authoritarian ideas

The Guardian - UK

Jair Bolsonaro faces justice over alleged attempt to usurp Brazilian democracy

Former president in court along with seven others accused of failed power grab after losing 2022 election

International Business Times UK

JD Vance on Trump 'Death' News: 'No One Has More to Gain From President's Untimely Demise Than I Do!'

VP JD Vance's 2025 interview sparked 'Trump death' fake news frenzy on X, highlighting political misinformation's rise eroding US democracy.

The Guardian - AU

Marshall Islands picks up the pieces after fire destroys its ‘heart of democracy’

The slow process to rebuild parliament, the Nitijela, begins as the Pacific nation confronts the loss of a vital cultural landmark

International Business Times UK

Is Donald Trump a Dictator? The Question Haunting Washington as Troops Patrol the Streets

Explore expert views on Donald Trump's authoritarian tactics and the fragile state of American democracy as troops patrol Washington, raising critical questions about the future of US governance and power.

The Conversation

60% of Africans don’t believe democracy is working in their interests – how parliaments can fix the problem

Across Africa, democracy is being tested – by rising authoritarianism and military coups as well as a growing disconnect between citizens and the institutions meant to represent them.

AAP

Peace Prize winner fears big tech war on democracy

Australia should act against the spread of misinformation into the real world, Nobel laureate and journalist Maria Ressa says.

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