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If leaders stay silent, the US won’t survive Trump’s next 100 days

We are tottering on the edge of dictatorship. Powerful voices across institutions, from politics to academia and religion, must speak out

The Guardian - US

Democracy sausage taken to a new frontier

Australian voters around the world are preparing to feast on the traditional election day "democracy sausage" - but beware of eating it Bill Shorten-style.

AAP

More than half of Americans say Trump is a ‘dangerous dictator,’ poll finds

Nearly 90 percent of Democrats agreed with the statement that the president was a threat to American democracy

The Independent UK

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We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US

The vestiges of the US’s democracy are crumpling to the ground. We don’t yet know what will be erected in its place

The Guardian - US

France is banning activist groups as presidential rivals jockey for position ahead of 2027 poll

France is banning activist groups on the edges of the political spectrum as it tries to portray itself as the guardian of democracy against extremism

The Independent UK

Readers give their verdict on Trump’s 100 days: ‘Extraordinary destruction’

The president promised an ‘extraordinary’ first 100 days in office but for many that has been true in all the wrong ways

The Guardian - US

After 100 days of turmoil, it’s time to make American democracy great again

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: No US president has inflicted so much damage, on so many, in so short a time. Finally, there are positive signs of resistance to Donald Trump

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Trump Seen as 'Dangerous Dictator' by Most Voters, Many Who Regret Voting For Him in Last Election: Poll

A majority of Americans view President Donald Trump as a "dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy," according to a new survey

Latin Times

Ghana’s citizens have a right to protest: what does the law say about restricting it?

Ghana’s attorney general and minister of justice dropped charges against members of Democracy Hub, a civil society group, in February 2025, after four months of prosecution. The group had organised a protest in September 2024 against the widespread destruction and contamination of the country’s water bodies by persons and gangs…

The Conversation

Hong Kong frees pro-democracy lawmakers after years in prison under China-imposed law

Claudia Mo, Jeremy Tam, Kwok Ka-ki and Gary Fan were among 47 activists arrested in 2021 for their roles in an unofficial primary election

The Independent UK

Democracy on display or a public eyesore? The case for cracking down on election corflutes

In my time researching political advertising, one common communication method that often generates complaints is the proliferation of campaign corflutes.

The Conversation

Peter Dutton calling the ABC and the Guardian ‘hate media’ rings alarm bells for democracy

In front of a crowd of party faithful last weekend, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton referred to the ABC, Guardian Australia and other news platforms as “hate media”. The language was extreme, the inference being these outlets were not simply doing their jobs, but attacking him and his side of politics…

The Conversation

Want to beat authoritarianism? Look to Latin America

The region has grappled with dictatorships, coups and inequality. But its democratic spirit remains vital – and offers a lesson for the US

The Guardian - US

Lowering the voting age will benefit democracy

Letters: It makes no sense to deny the vote to 16- and 17-year-olds, writes Robin Prior, while Liz Moorse advocates for a statutory citizenship curriculum. Plus a letter from Chris Rennard

The Guardian - UK

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What did we learn from John Swinney's anti-far-right summit?

HOURS after Scotland's political leaders gathered to discuss how they plan to safeguard the country’s democracy from the rise of the far-right,…

The National (Scotland)

Read the full mission statement agreed at John Swinney's anti-far-right summit

Civic, faith, trade union and political leaders have all committed to "taking action to safeguard Scotland’s democracy" at…

The Conversation

South Africa: state of the nation 30 years into democracy

Just over 30 years after South Africa’s first democratic elections, public opinion is divided over how to evaluate the post-apartheid, democratic state. Characterisations range from “failed or failing state”, to “mafia state” to the more optimistic “developmental state” committed to addressing historical patterns of injustice through decisive state intervention.

Salon

David Hogg wants Democrats who'll fight

Hogg, vice chair of the DNC, spoke to Salon about launching primary challenges against lackluster Democrats

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The Conversation

Haka in the House: what will Te Pāti Māori’s protest mean for tikanga in parliament?

Time is apparently running out for the three Te Pāti Māori MPs whose haka in parliament during the Treaty Principles Bill debate last year attracted huge international attention.

The Conversation

The new abnormal: Debating Canada’s future at a hinge point in history

Canadians watched the two leaders’ debates unfold last week in Montréal. The debates, and this election, occur at a pivotal moment in history. Canadians go to the polls as the future of global democracy and governance, and in fact the very independence of the country, is in the balance.

Salon

The art of resistance

The rise of resistance to Trump takes root in rural America

Newslaundry

Let Me Explain: How BJP government’s new data protection law endangers Right To Information

Exposing corruption, making the powerful accountable to the public, helping journalists bring truth to light – the Right To Information has not only been a boon for transparency but has also played a significant role in strengthening the country's democracy.

International Business Times

Trump Eyes Gutting US Diplomacy In Africa, Cutting Soft Power: Draft Plan

The United States would drastically reduce its diplomatic footprint in Africa and scrap State Department offices dealing with climate change, democracy and human rights, according to a draft White House order.

Latin Times

Detained Pro-Palestine Activist Mahmoud Khalil Calls Americans To Act 'Before It's Too Late' In Op-Ed

Mahmoud Khalil discussed the potential repercussions of his arrest for the country's freedom and democracy in a recent Washington Post op-ed.

The Conversation

Thailand’s fragile democracy takes another hit with arrest of US academic

Despite the challenges faced by local democratic activists, Thailand has often been an oasis of relative liberalism compared with neighbouring countries such as Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia.

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