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OPINION - Britain is no liberal democracy if it bans the march for Palestine on Armistice Day

Here is the difference: in March 2019, as peaceful protesters in Gaza took to the streets to demonstrate against deteriorating economic conditions, Hamas responded with vicious beatings, arbitrary arrests and torture. This is how the Islamist regime routinely deals with dissidence.

Evening Standard

Mayor Johnson’s next floor leader has to get along with colleagues — and let democracy work

With Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa departing as zoning chairman and floor leader, Mayor Brandon Johnson has to select a replacement who can help the City Council function effectively and solve the city’s many challenges.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kept in the dark; democratic norms thrown to wind, says Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on selection of Chief Information Commissioner

Congress MP and member of the selection committee for appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has written to President Droupadi Murmu saying he was “kept in the dark” in the selection process and that all democratic norms, customs and procedures were “thrown to the wind”. In the…

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At the Table with Lynn Sweet

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill will join Lynn Sweet to discuss his just-released book “Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in our Divided Country” on November 9.

Chicago Sun-Times

Madagascar's 2023 presidential election is crucial for the island's future, but it's off to a rocky start

Madagascar is set to elect its president on 16 November 2023, for the next five years.

The Conversation

Is Restricting Pro-Israel-as-Jewish-Democracy Speech National Origin/Ethnicity Discrimination or Harassment?

Harvard concludes that it is, but I’m skeptical that this is right—just as I’d be skeptical that an employer’s restricting pro-Hamas speech constitutes such discrimination or harassment.

Reason

Harvard Kennedy School Professor's Rejecting Students' Class Project Discussing "Jewish Democracy" in Israel

was a violation of free speech principles, Harvard concludes.

Reason

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The Great Canadian Identity Crisis

Zed or Zee? Our democracy could depend on the answer

The Walrus

‘Unprecedented’: French justice minister on trial for allegedly using office to settle scores

France’s justice minister goes on trial Monday on charges of using his office to settle personal scores, in an unprecedented case that has raised concern about checks and balances in French democracy.

France 24

The divine promise pushing MAGA violence

"That core belief explains so much of the extremism and the proclivity toward violence on the political right"

Salon

INDIA bloc will strengthen democracy and secularism in the country, says K.C. Venugopal

The Hindu

Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic

Over the past three years, local school board elections have become the place where America’s deep political divisions are on full display

The Independent UK

Obamas return to Chicago for 15th anniversary of 2008 election

There were panels on journalism, economics, artificial intelligence and more and a speech by Barack Obama during the day. Friday night came a speech from the former first lady and an interview of the former president as part of the celebrations at McCormick Place.

Chicago Sun-Times

Australia’s Albanese heads to China touting ‘consistent, steady’ engagement

Labor leader is first Australian prime minister to visit since 2016 after a turbulent period in bilateral ties.

Al Jazeera

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Watch Guns N' Roses premiere unreleased Chinese Democracy song The General at the Hollywood Bowl

With zero warning, Guns N' Roses pulled out The General, a previously unheard song from their epic Chinese Democracy sessions, during their 25-song set at the Hollywood Bowl on November 2

The Conversation

Defending space for free discussion, empathy and tolerance on campus is a challenge during Israel-Hamas war

College and university campuses across the U.S. have seen polarization and unrest since the Israel-Hamas war began with the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023. Students and faculty have held protests and rallies, argued on social media and signed statements, some of which have increased mistrust and…

Salon

Mike Johnson is not a "culture warrior"

Throughout his career, new House Speaker Mike Johnson has displayed a troubling committement to minority rule

The Hindu

Critical thought vital for a healthy democracy: CM

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the second edition of the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival (KLIBF) in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.

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Salon

Heather Cox Richardson: We can fix this

Historian and author talks about her new book "Democracy Awakening" — and why she's still bullish on America

The Hindu

BJP is sure to win as it has people’s support, says Eatala Rajender

Telangana BJP election campaign chairman Eatala Rajender claims people are ready to vote out BRS govt. due to Kaleshwaram project & two-bedroom housing scheme. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy inducted Congress leader B. Subash Reddy into BJP. BJP is only alternative to KCR & will fulfill TS people's hopes &…

The Conversation

Some African governments are spending millions to spy on their citizens – stifling debate and damaging democracy

Governments around the world use surveillance technology to monitor external threats to national security. Some African governments are also spending vast sums on mass surveillance of their own citizens.

The Independent UK

Australian prime minister to raise imprisoned democracy blogger during China visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will raise the plight of a detained Australian democracy blogger with Chinese leaders during his visit to China

The Guardian - UK

Kamala Harris to call for urgent action on AI threat to democracy and privacy

US vice-president to say short-term problems with technology as pressing as existential ones, before UK summit

Salon

GOP ready to exploit their own "crisis"

The GOP's speaker debacle has resulted in the most radical leader of the House of Representatives in history

The Hindu

Kerala Piravi: Governor, Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition extend wishes to people of State and Malayalis across the world

Kerala celebrates Kerala Piravi. Governor, Chief Minister, Opposition Leader extend wishes, urge unity to take State to new heights and safeguard its status as beacon of democracy and secularism.

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