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Democracy, climate change and migration – why Poland might be ‘Europe’s fulcrum country’

With Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk moving to suspend the right to asylum in the country, it couldn’t have been more timely for researchers to meet in Warsaw to discuss democracy, migration and climate change.

The Conversation

First Thing: Harris concedes to Trump but urges supporters to ‘never give up’

Harris calls on her supporters to stay engaged in the fight for US democracy. Plus, prosecutors to drop criminal cases against Trump

The Guardian - UK

How to stay politically engaged in between election cycles

From engaging with representatives to joining advocacy groups, there are numerous ways to continue participating in democracy and shaping policy after the polls close.

The Texas Tribune

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Banks, Beaches And Boom Times: Four Facts About Mauritius

Mauritius, one of Africa's richest countries and a stable democracy in a sometimes volatile neighbourhood, is holding a legislative election on Sunday.

International Business Times

‘Only dictatorships pretend to be perfect’: Albanese gives fiery defence of democracy after US election

‘A fierce contest can be a good thing, as long as it’s a contest about substance’, PM tells global democracy conference in Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Trump's Re-Election Victory And Democratic Concerns

Explore the impact of Donald Trump's recent election victory on American democracy and governance.

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Elizabeth Warren Warns Of Consequences Of Second Trump Administration

Senator Elizabeth Warren's message to supporters emphasizes the importance of resisting negative outcomes and staying engaged in democracy.

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The fourth founding of America

America will now need a fourth founding to defend and renew its democracy

Salon

Australians who think inequality is high have less faith in democratic institutions: study

Central to Australia’s cultural and political identity is the notion of a “fair go”. But recent elections, including in the United States, have highlighted the challenge of maintaining shared norms and support for institutions when many voters don’t believe they’re getting a “fair go”.

The Conversation

Voices: Americans said they were worried about democracy. Then they voted for Trump

I’ve spent years defending America to my fellow Europeans. What am I supposed to say now?

The Independent UK

Liz Cheney, Republican who backed Harris, says US must ‘accept results of elections’

Cheney, who has been a critic of Donald Trump and subject of his threats, says citizens, courts and the media ‘must now be the guardrails of democracy’

The Guardian - US

Milei, Bukele and Other Latin American Leaders Promptly Congratulate Trump on His Victory

The list also includes president Braziluan Lula da Silva and Panama's Jose Raúl Mulino but not Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum

Latin Times

Inflation, crime, conservative values: How Democrats fumbled the immigrant vote

Donald Trump is poised to be the next president of the United States, bringing to an end an election that was framed as a stark choice between tyranny and democracy.

Newslaundry

What Trump might do in his second presidency and what it could mean for democracy

There is nothing more dangerous than an autocrat who has managed to dupe the public into thinking that they are good at managing the economy, or are the key to maintaining security. That the Trump years saw reasonable levels of economic and job growth while inflation stayed under control, helped…

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Donald Trump has won the US election — this is what could happen next

Donald Trump has won America's presidential election. Many have long worried that a Trump victory would place American democracy in jeopardy.

The Guardian - US

From joy to defeat: the Kamala Harris campaign in 10 events

A historically brief campaign began with a surprise pullout and ended on the site of Trump’s 2020 attack on democracy

The Conversation

Mauritius’ social media shutdown: a worrying sign that civil rights are slipping

Mauritius’ communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The decision was reversed a day later. Nevertheless, the move came as a surprise to many – Mauritius is often touted as a…

The Guardian - US

The thought of a Trump presidency is eating me alive

I look the way people do outside the intensive care unit, as they wait to learn whether a friend will survive. Our friend, in this case, is democracy, says Francine Prose, a former president of PEN American Center

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Salon

Fox host shrugs off democracy poll focus

The anchor called voters' 2024 focus on Jan. 6 "ridiculous" and said the assault "was over in a matter of hours"

Salon

Democracy top issue to Americans: poll

The economy was the second most important issue, followed by abortion

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Georgia Voters Split On Top Issues And Trust In Leaders

Georgia voters prioritize economy over democracy, with divided views on federal aid and political leaders. Insights from exit poll provide snapshot of dive...

The Independent UK

Election exit polls show economy, immigration and democracy among top issues for voters

Majority of voters reported feeling negatively about direction of the country, exit polling data shows

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Voters Divided On Fairness Of Election Process, Democracy Threatened

National exit poll reveals divided views on election fairness and democracy's threat level.

Salon

Portland experiment upends election

Can ranked choice voting ensure that all voices in a diverse democracy are heard?

TechRadar

AI meets democracy on Perplexity AI's new Election Information Hub

Perplexity debuts election information hub.

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