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Why liberation movements fail when they come to power: South Africa and Namibia are cases in point

Decreased support for the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa’s elections on 29 May was expected. But a decline from 57% to 40% marked a turning point in the country’s democracy. It also confirmed the general decline in popularity of former liberation movements as governments in southern Africa.

The Conversation

President Biden Acknowledges Debate Performance, Vows To Defend Democracy

President Biden addresses debate performance, reassures supporters, and emphasizes commitment to democracy and values.

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America’s big problem is not Biden, it’s the menace to democracy posed by Trump

The presidential debate was further proof of the fragility of the country’s constitution. Radical reform is crucial, whoever wins in November

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Closing the Stanford Internet Observatory will edge the US towards the end of democracy

The organisation responsible for monitoring digital falsehoods is reportedly being wound down after pressure from Republicans and conspiracy theorists

The Guardian - UK

Voters in Mauritania’s fledgling democracy head to the polls

Mohamed Ould Ghazouani expected to be re-elected in region of Africa where coups have been commonplace

The Guardian - UK

Stage fright? Paralyzed by fear of Trump

Someone needs to tell President Joe Biden that the 2024 election is not normal

Salon

What’s at stake in Mauritania’s presidential election?

After decades of coups and military rule, the country’s young democracy will be tested in the June 29 vote.

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The true losers of this presidential debate were the American people

We didn’t need this show. Each candidate has had time to show us who they are, and one is a felon trying to destroy democracy

The Guardian - US

Muddled answers and outright lies: what the Biden-Trump debate says about the dire state of US politics

There are no parallels for the first debate of the 2024 US presidential election cycle.

The Conversation

5 things to know about Mongolia, a windswept democracy in the shadow of authoritarian giants

Mongolia, where parliamentary elections are being held Friday, is a sparsely populated and landlocked Asian nation known for its bitter winter cold and independent spirit

The Independent UK

Biden Campaign Chair Praises President's Debate Performance

Biden campaign praises his positive vision while criticizing Trump's dark perspective on healthcare, democracy, and equality.

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Voting is underway in an election in Mongolia for an expanded 126-seat parliament

Voters in Mongolia are electing a new parliament on Friday in the landlocked democracy that is squeezed between China and Russia, two much larger authoritarian states

The Independent UK

There's No Good Reason to Keep RFK Jr. Off the Debate Stage

I thought democracy was at stake?

Reason

A threat to democracy and rule of law: cynicism looms large among Americans ahead of presidential debate

Republicans are more invested on the upcoming debate than Democrats. Nevertheless, about half of voters say Trump is a threat to democracy.

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Biden's Video Highlights Trump's Unfitness For Office

President Biden's campaign video highlights key figures denouncing Trump's fitness for office, emphasizing the importance of democracy in the upcoming elec...

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Bolivian general suggests president staged a self-coup to increase his popularity

The government rejected the statement. Juan José Zúñiga has been arrested

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Voters Prioritize Economy And Immigration In Upcoming Presidential Debate

Voters prioritize economy, immigration, and democracy in the upcoming Biden-Trump debate, reflecting diverse concerns across the nation.

The Independent UK

Mongolia holds an election Friday. Its people see the government as benefiting the wealthy

A parliamentary election will be held in Mongolia on Friday for the first time since the body was expanded to 126 seats, adding some uncertainty to a vote that has been monopolized by two political parties and plagued by corruption

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Georgia Gov. Kemp Didn't Vote For Trump In Primary

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's stance on supporting the Republican ticket and upholding democracy amidst tensions with Trump.

Latin Times

Military Coup fails in Bolivia as rebel leader is arrested; What's next?

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Bolivian President Slams 'Coup' As Troops, Tanks Deploy

Bolivian President Luis Arce on Wednesday slammed an attempted "coup d'etat" after soldiers and tanks deployed outside government buildings and tried to knock down a door of the presidential palace.

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Bolivia's President Denounces Military Mobilization Amid Coup Claims

President Arce condemns alleged military coup attempt in Bolivia, emphasizing democracy and rule of law.

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Prominent Republicans Support Biden In Democracy News Conference

Prominent Republican supporters of Biden and a former Capitol police officer to join campaign's news conference on democracy in Atlanta.

The Guardian - US

Anti-Trump Republican Adam Kinzinger endorses Biden for president

Former representative says he’s a ‘proud conservative’ who has put ‘democracy and our constitution above all else’

The Conversation

Populism can degrade democracy but is on the rise − here’s what causes this political movement and how it can be weakened

There’s a widespread view that populism is on the rise, from the United States and Turkey to India and Hungary.

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