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The Best Democracy Is Anarchy

"Anarchism and democracy are—or should be—largely identical," wrote the anthropologist David Graeber.

Reason

Trump takes advantage of Dem disillusion

The image of then-President Biden welcoming Donald Trump back to the White House symbolized the disaster to come

Salon

Tuesday briefing: What Trump’s response to the LA protests could mean for US democracy

In today’s newsletter: A lauded human rights lawyer on the anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles – and just what is at stake

The Guardian - UK

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Albanese says the government’s focus on delivering commitments is essential to reinforce faith in democracy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his second term government is “focused on delivery” of its commitments, declaring this is important not only for the economy but also for Australians’ faith in our democracy.

The Conversation

Voices: Why are the British courts handing a propaganda win to the Myanmar junta?

COMMENT: The British legal system is being used to deliver a blow to democracy in Myanmar, writes Christopher Gunness. It’s now up to the attorney general and Labour government to do the right thing

The Independent UK

Trump's big beautiful bill is revenge

Trump threatens to use his "big beautiful bill" as a weapon to punish the Democratic Party

Salon

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son aims for world record 80,000 messages to honour her 80th birthday

The pro-democracy Nobel Peace Prize winner has been in prison since a military coup in 2021

The Independent UK

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Donald Trump was wrong – Ukraine still holds some cards

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: All the nations of the world that believe in freedom, democracy and national self-determination must continue to stand by the Ukrainian people

The Independent UK

Jailed Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong hit with new charges

Wong accused of conspiracy in move rights groups condemn as ‘outrageous’ attempt to keep influential dissident imprisoned

The Guardian - AU

Nature campaigners in animal costumes take over council session for ‘inter-species democracy meeting’

A group of "animals" took over a council meeting in the hopes of giving non-human voices more prominence.

The Independent UK

Team Trump's "many mistakes" catch up

We are in the middle of Trump’s radicalization towards fascism

Salon

As the war drums beat, Nato’s leaders have one big problem

COMMENT: With global tensions inexorably on the rise, Keir Starmer and his Nato allies are caught in a quandary – but the chances of war raises an existential risk for us all, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Presiding Officer 'must confront Chinese official over human rights' in meeting

HOLYROOD’S Presiding Officer has been urged to bring up China’s human rights record and the issue of democracy in a meeting with the country’s…

The National (Scotland)

A quiet Tiananmen Square anniversary displays China's ability to suppress history

For most Chinese, the 36th anniversary of a bloody crackdown that ended pro-democracy protests has passed like any other weekday

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

It’s not Denmark’s children who can’t handle debating Gaza. It’s our politicians

In banning a schools debate on Palestinian sovereignty, our leaders have revealed the nation we’re becoming, says Rune Lykkeberg, editor-in-chief of the Danish newspaper Information

We Got This Covered

‘Young democracy’ under threat as Mexico’s Morena party gains Supreme Court control in massive judicial election

Mexico's one-party show.

The Guardian - UK

Britain must stand ready to recognise Somaliland

Letter: The country is a successful democracy that has reasserted its independence, and is pursuing peace and security, says Alun Michael

The Guardian - US

Democratic party leaders just met for the first time in months. When will they take real action?

Countless Americans want the party leadership to stand up for democracy. Instead, the executive committee remains in a bubble

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The Conversation

Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation

President Donald Trump’s critics often accuse him of harboring authoritarian ambitions. Journalists and scholars have drawn parallels between his leadership style and that of strongmen abroad. Some Democrats warn that the U.S. is sliding toward autocracy – a system in which one leader holds unchecked power.

The Guardian - US

Have we passed peak Trump?

Since Trump returned to the White House, the checks and balances of US democracy have proved remarkably resilient

Salon

Trump's hold on MAGA grows tighter

"There is virtually nothing Trump can do for the Republican base to not support him"

The Guardian - AU

Örkesh Dölet descended on to Tiananmen Square with thousands of fellow student protesters. He’s now 36 years into exile

As the anniversary of the 1989 massacre approaches, the Uyghur activist reflects on his lifelong dedication to the fight for democracy

GamesRadar

Helldivers 2 players come together to "restore the game's rating to its original state" after the Equality-On-Sea debacle sank Steam reviews down to "Mixed"

For democracy!

BANG Premier

Bono: U2 is a democracy

U2 frontman Bono has revealed that the band work as a "democracy", although The Edge's creative ideas are most likely to be taken on board.

Everybody Loves Your Money

10 Voting Laws That Have Silently Stripped Away Rights

In a nation that prides itself on democracy, the right to vote is often held up as sacred. But over the past several decades, a quieter battle has raged beneath the surface—one that doesn’t always make headlines but carries enormous weight. Laws have been introduced under the guise of “election…

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