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‘Desperate for change’ – but is UK gen Z really disillusioned with democracy?
Recent research claims young people are attracted to authoritarianism, populist politics and ‘strong man’ leaders. They have been dismissed as idealistic and over-sensitive snowflakes, obsessed ...The Guardian - 2h -
Civilization 7 - Ideologies Guide (Democracy, Fascism, And Communism)
In some of your campaigns in Sid Meier's Civilization 7 , you might play nice with your neighbors--everyone's singing Kumbaya from the start all the way to the point when one of you sends a ...GameSpot - 8h -
State Dept. Fires About 60 Contractors Working on Democracy and Human Rights
The contractors helped enact programs that focus on building up civil society and democratic practices in authoritarian states such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela and Cuba.The New York Times - 2d -
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly: An agenda for peace, security and democracy
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly's 70th anniversary marks a critical moment for transatlantic security and democracy, as the Assembly reaffirms its commitment to collective defense and shared ...The Hill - 2d -
Europeans on democracy’s frontlines offer advice to Americans: never give up
With the new Trump era likely to pose unprecedented challenges the message from Europe’s fragile democracies is: stay united and safeguard your institutions. Europeans who witnessed democracy ...The Guardian - 2d -
Here’s a shocking finding, gen Z: democracy isn’t perfect | David Mitchell
According to a new poll, half of our 13- to 27-year-olds can’t see the point of all those time-wasting elections and parliaments. Why do they not know that authoritarianism is worse?. The phrase ...The Guardian - 3d -
How to fight fascism with the Raccoons of the Resistance! Bring your own refreshments | First Dog on the Moon
The Simple Sabotage Field Manual is going viral! All the kids are reading it. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog ...The Guardian - 6d -
Wichita mayor on community response to D.C. plane crash
American Airlines flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, was on final approach to Reagan National Airport when it collided with an army helicopter late Wednesday night. Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins ...CBS News - 6d -
Gabbard criticizes 'weaponization' of the intelligence community in opening statement
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to serve as the director of national intelligence, used her opening statement to criticize what she viewed as the "weaponization and politicization of the ...NBC News - 6d -
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Kendall Toole’s Secret to Building Community in a World of Algorithms
How the former Peloton instructor kept her fanbase after moving on to new projects.Inc. - Jan. 29 -
Murphy accuses Trump of 'blitzkrieg' to 'collapse our democracy'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) likened President Trump’s onslaught of executive action to a “blitzkrieg” whose ultimate goal is to “collapse our democracy.” “The freezing of federal grants, the firing ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
CDC staff ordered to cut off communication with WHO
The directive to the CDC to halt communications with the World Health Organization was imposed to comply with President Trump's executive order.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Community heartbroken at loss of one of their own
People in Hall Green are struggling to come to terms with 12-year-old Leo Ross's death.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Trump’s health department cancels meetings and pauses communications
Health and Human Services is expected to be overhauled as Robert F Kennedy Jr waits to take department’s reins. US politics live – latest updates . Trump administration appointees are ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
What is an oligarchy and is Biden right to call it a threat to US democracy?
Ultra-rich individuals are associating with Donald Trump as he ascends to the presidency for his second time. ‘ Government by the worst’: why people are calling Trump’s new sidekicks a ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
‘People feel a sense of ownership’: the growth of community composting
Instead of burning or transporting their garden waste, residents of an English village built their own composting site. In the village of Thrupp, where houses are spread out over steep winding ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
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Satisfaction with democracy ticks up from record low: Gallup
The number of Americans who are satisfied with how democracy is working in the U.S. has ticked up from record-low numbers recorded just a year ago, according to a new Gallup survey released on ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Travel 2025: A New Emphasis on Local Communities in Travel
Travelers are interested in how their presence affects the residents of the places they are visiting. The travel industry is responding.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done
The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
The Guardian view on the South Korean leader’s arrest: democracy is a work in progress | Editorial
The first arrest of a sitting president, over his declaration of martial law, shows the strength of the nation’s safeguards – but also that more must be done. South Korean presidencies have often ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Migrant community in Chicago braces for possible mass deportations
With the inauguration of President Trump, large cities across the U.S. are bracing for arrest operations that could begin as soon as this week targeting undocumented immigrants. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
When the Retirement Community Goes Bankrupt
It doesn’t happen often. But when it does, some residents risk losing everything.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Trump and the contest between two visions of democracy
His return to power has been fuelled by the belief of many Americans that their political system has failedFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Donald Trump and the unmooring of patriotism and democracy
Among the reckonings necessary in the wake of Trump’s reelection is jettisoning the notion that patriotism and democracy are synergistic.The Hill - Jan. 19 -
‘Reactionary nihilism’: how a rightwing movement strives to end US democracy
Money, Lies, and God exposes a Christian nationalist movement funded by the super-rich seeking to secure their wealth at the expense of others. There is a “real and very, very present” threat to ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Eaton Fire devastates historic Black community
Altadena, a historically Black community long regarded as a safe haven and a symbol of prosperity, was ravaged in the Los Angeles wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Can Communities Survive the Fires?
A writer from Los Angeles surveys the loss.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Biden argues 'oligarchy,' social media are threats to democracy in farewell address
President Joe Biden's farewell address on Wednesday came with a series of warnings for the future of the country, including a rising “oligarchy taking shape” that he said threatens American democracy.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Los Angeles Needs to Fireproof Communities, Not Just Houses
After the devastation of the Los Angeles fires, officials are ready to rebuild. But defending against future fires requires thinking about more than buildings.Wired - Jan. 15 -
This Communication Hack Can Help You Persuade Anyone
Science reveals how the present tense can be your superpower.Inc. - Jan. 12 -
California communities step up to help fire victims
As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
7 in 10 see serious threat to future of democracy: Survey
More than 7 in 10 Americans believe the future of democracy is under serious threat, including a majority of voters in both parties, according to a survey released by Marist Poll on Thursday. ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
The Musk threat to European democracy
Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformationFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Meta's shift to "Community Notes" and its implications
Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic" and former editor-in-chief of "Wired," discusses the consequences of Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and the rise of self-policing in a ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Meta to end fact-checking and move to community monitoring
Meta is overhauling its fact-checking programs, ending the current system and adopting a "community notes" style of content moderation, similar to what is used on X. This will apply to posts on ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Meta Turns to Community Notes, Mirroring X
Social media companies are abandoning years of fact-checking practices as Republicans criticize it as censorship.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Guinea’s junta faces protests after missing a deadline for a return to democracy
Civil society and opposition groups in Guinea are protesting the ruling junta’s missed deadline to launch a return to democracyABC News - Jan. 7
