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South Korea's Democracy Prevails Against Martial Law Threat

South Korea's response to President Yoon's martial law declaration showcases the resilience of democracy in the face of authoritarian threats.

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Addicted to our “destruction narrative"

Dr. Kurt Gray on how many Americans manage negative feelings and polarization

Salon

Politicians’ ‘inflammatory language’ part of failure to tackle extremism, UK report finds

Report calls for ‘radical rethink’ of how ministers approach extremism, amid risk of declining trust in democracy and institutions

The Guardian - UK

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Free Syrian Army Flag Flies Over Damascus As Assad Falls

Syrian people celebrate as Free Syrian Army raises flag in Damascus, marking a shift in power and hope for democracy.

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Angela Rayner denies her housebuilding plan will undermine local democracy: ‘I don’t like failure’

Angela Rayner warned ‘I don’t like failure’ as she plans to tear up the powers of councils to block developments and pushes for 1.5 million new homes to be built

The Independent UK

France's Macron faces his Waterloo

Macron was never the anti-Trump savior of democracy — now his vanity and arrogance have led France into chaos

Salon

We don’t tolerate prejudice at work. Why, pray, do we allow it in church?

When ancient moral codes clash with the values of a democracy, there should be only one winner

The Guardian - UK

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The Observer view: from South Korea to Romania, the young are battling to defend democracy

With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard

The Guardian - UK

Want to fight Trump? Rebuild democracy

Americans don't actually want Trump's hateful policies. If we had a real democratic process, that would matter

Salon

'How Dare You': South Korean Activist Horrified By Martial Law

In 1973, when Shin Jae-hyung was a teenager, he was out in the streets being teargassed, fighting against South Korea's then-military dictator Park Chung-hee.

International Business Times

Conservatives Criticize Obama's Call For Pluralism In Politics

Former President Obama addresses dangers of political polarization and emphasizes pluralism in democracy.

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Did President Obama Say "the Election Proved that Democracy Is Pretty Far Down on People's Priority List"

From a recent Tweet: But actually, here's what he says (or you can read the very similar version in Obama's Medium… The post Did President Obama Say "the Election Proved that Democracy Is Pretty Far Down on People's Priority List" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

'Fight to the death': Taiwan faces unchartered path

Most people in Taiwan consider themselves a distinct nation from mainland China but many of the island's leaders are unclear about what lies ahead.

AAP

Trump attacks diversity, but a fellow New Yorker − US Rep. Vito Marcantonio − worked to represent all Americans in a multiracial democracy

Donald Trump’s successful presidential campaign presented a dark vision of America that painted migrants as threats to the nation.

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Protests, sectarian violence and a growing spat with India: Bangladesh’s new leaders are beset with challenges to its democracy

When student-led, anti-government protests in Bangladesh snowballed into the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year-long autocratic rule in August 2024, many in the South Asian nation hoped it signaled better times ahead.

The Guardian - UK

K-pop and autocrats: jolt to democracy lays bare South Korea’s two sides

While some say political turmoil has harmed country’s cultural reputation, others say it proves resilience

The Conversation

Ghana elections: religion and ethnicity are key to voters – and political leaders know it

Since Ghana returned to democracy in 1992, the country has held nine consecutive elections In all these elections ethnicity and religion have played a role, even though the country’s constitution bars the explicit use of social identities in party politics.

International Business Times

S. Korean Democracy Faces 'Most Critical Moment', Opposition Leader Tells AFP

Lawmakers camping out in parliament, hundreds of thousands of protestors expected outside, a landmark vote to impeach the president over martial law -- South Korean democracy faces its "most critical moment", opposition leader Lee Jae-myung told AFP Friday.

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Obama Suggests Democracy Low Priority After Trump's Election Win

Former President Barack Obama addresses challenges in promoting democracy and pluralism, emphasizing unity and understanding in a divided political landscape.

The Conversation

Mozambique’s deadly protests: how the country got here

The protests that followed Mozambique’s contested October elections have been the most protracted and deadliest since multiparty democracy in 1990. Police have reportedly killed at least 50 since Daniel Chapo, from the ruling Frelimo, was declared winner by a fanciful 70%. The party has been in power since independence in…

Salon

Yes, Joe should pardon Trump next

Let's hit the reset button on American democracy. Is it moral? I don't know, but it gives us a chance to start over

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South Korean Politician Defies Armed Soldiers In Parliament Standoff

South Korean politician's defiance against soldiers during martial law declaration highlights resilience of democracy and citizens' commitment to upholding...

International Business Times

S. Korean Politician Who Tussled With Soldier Says Felt 'Fear'

A South Korean politician who grabbed a soldier's gun in a tense standoff during President Yoon Suk Yeol's abortive attempt at martial law told AFP she was scared but that democracy was worth fighting for.

Fortune

American democracy is soul-searching. An AI-era version of the Federalist Papers may be the answer

If left unchecked, there’s a chance AI would change how we govern in ways the Founding Fathers might have found abhorrent.

The Independent UK

South Korean MP describes scaling walls of parliament to vote down martial law

INTERVIEW: Opposition MP Jiho Cha speaks to Stuti Mishra in Seoul about a night that has shaken the world’s view of South Korea’s supposedly stable democracy

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