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Biden "not confident" Trump will concede

The president told Americans to take Trump's "bloodbath" threats and other attacks on democracy seriously

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Interrupt Vice President Kamala Harris In Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris faces protests in Michigan, emphasizing unity and democracy amidst challenges with diverse communities.

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Biden Expresses Concern Over Peaceful Transition Of Power

President Biden expresses concerns about a peaceful transition of power if Trump were to lose, highlighting the importance of upholding democracy and patri...

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The key to tackling unrest is reforming democracy so that people feel heard

Letter: Citizens’ assemblies can bring together people with diametrically opposing views, to act for the common good, writes Daphne Cotton

The Guardian - UK

Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate tasked with rebuilding democracy in Bangladesh

A Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer, Muhammad Yunus has been credited with lifting millions out of poverty in his native Bangladesh. He arrived back in Dhaka on Thursday, tasked with steering the South Asian country out of chaos after mass protests and spiralling unrest forced longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee.

France 24

'These are weird people': Tim Walz's simple takedown of Republicans goes viral

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz struck rhetorical gold when he referred to Donald Trump and Republicans as "just weird" in a July interview. Even dire warnings about the threat Trump poses to American democracy have not resonated as well as Walz's simple take: "These guys are creepy and, yes, just weird…

France 24

President Biden Praises Kamala Harris For Choosing Tim Walz

President Biden supports VP Harris' choice of Gov. Walz as running mate, emphasizing their commitment to democracy and American values.

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Sheikh Hasina: child of the revolution who eroded Bangladesh’s democracy

The sudden downfall of the world’s longest-serving female leader has ended one of South Asia’s most enduring political dynasties. But will Hasina’s legacy be huge development gains or rights abuses and alleged killings?

The Guardian - UK

Grassroots efforts to increase voting are gaining momentum in these states, even as other states make voting harder

Many people justifiably believe that democracy is under attack in the U.S. and the country’s election system is at risk.

The Conversation

The Latin American left is smart not to pick a side over Venezuela’s contested election result

Attempts to get Nicolás Maduro back to the negotiating table highlight the influence of a younger generation of voters, says journalist Jordana Timerman

The Guardian - UK

LG has power to nominate 'aldermen' in MCD, pronounces Supreme Court

Reacting to the verdict, Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said on Monday that it was a “blow to democracy.” Read further on Dynamite News:

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Trump Defends Himself Against 'Threat To Democracy' Accusations

Former President Trump defends himself against accusations of threatening democracy, asserting he is actually working to save it.

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Silicon Valley’s Trump supporters are dicing with the death of democracy

In 2016, some said comparisons between the rises of Trump and Hitler were misguided. But as tech’s titans donate millions, worrying new parallels emerge

The Guardian - UK

Russian dissidents freed in prisoner swap speak of deal ‘dilemma’

Activists say they never agreed to leave their homeland and vow to continue fighting for democracy in Russia

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‘It’s not a theoretical proposition’: the ‘war game’ imagining a coup in the US

A tense new documentary highlights a program using a mock situation room to play out a terrifying fictional scenario putting ‘democracy in jeopardy’

The Conversation

Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Guardian - UK

Let’s Be Honest by Jess Phillips review – the case for democracy

Mixing memoir and polemic, exasperation and enthusiasm, the Labour MP offers a candid account of clickbait politics and Tory misrule

The Conversation

Nigeria under cost of living pressure: 8 essential reads on rising tensions

In recent times, Nigeria, Africa’s largest democracy, has been under intense pressure.

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Cuban American House Republicans Compare Biden To Latin American Autocrats

Cuban American House Republicans criticize Biden's Supreme Court reform proposal, drawing parallels to Latin American autocrats.

The Conversation

This Supreme Court has redefined the meaning of corruption

The U.S. Supreme Court is deregulating corruption, with arguably grim consequences for American democracy.

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump sure makes a lot of ‘jokes’ about ruling as a dictator, doesn’t he?

Trump’s messaging draws from the strategies of the far right – and Democrats usually end up playing right into his hands

Salon

Trump's "sorting" of Jews is a bad sign

"Trump has found a way to put his finger on the Achilles heel of a Jewish community," notes Sharon Nazarian

The Conversation

About half the Asian migrants we surveyed said they didn’t fully understand how our voting systems work. It’s bad for our democracy

When an election rolls around, most of us know what to do on voting day. With varying degrees of enthusiasm, we go to our closest polling place, give our details and cast our ballots. After a century of compulsory voting, it seems pretty straightforward.

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President Biden Supports Supreme Court Term Limits

President Biden's administration plans to reform the Supreme Court with term limits and ethics rules to strengthen justice and democracy.

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Senate Committee To Investigate Security Failures In Trump Rally Attack

Senate hearing led by Chairman Peters addresses recent attack on former President Trump as an assault on democracy and emphasizes the need for enhanced sec...

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