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Politics - The Hill
Majority of voters say American democracy is 'currently under threat': Poll
More than three-quarters of Americans say democracy is currently under threat, according to the latest New York Times/Siena College poll. Seventy-six percent of likely voters say democracy is ...1 hour ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Voters Are Deeply Skeptical About the Health of American Democracy
Nearly half say it does not do a good job representing the people, and three-quarters say it is under threat, according to a Times/Siena poll.4 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
Elon Musk says the real threat to democracy is the people who accuse Trump of endangering it
Tech mogul Elon Musk is playing down the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol7 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Polls open in stable Uruguay in a vote free of political hostility seen elsewhere in the region
Polls have opened in the small South American nation of Uruguay in a remarkably civilized general election that pits an incumbent conservative coalition against a moderate left-wing alliance1 hour ago -
World - The Guardian
Americans who believe in democracy have no choice but to vote for Harris | Observer editorial
The US remains a great country with many strengths and many problems – and Trump is not the answer . ‘It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings” – that well-known if dated American sporting adage – may ...19 hours ago -
World - ABC News
EU leader denounces Russia's 'hybrid war' aiming to destabilize Western Balkan democracies
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has denounced Russia’s hybrid attacks against democracies, saying the European Union is fighting daily to debunk misinformation20 hours ago -
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World - The Guardian
Pakistan’s budding democracy is on the verge of collapse. It has two options – change tack or implode | Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar
As a former senator, I’ve seen how major parties conspired with the military to manipulate elections and crush opponents. This can’t go on. For most of its history, Pakistan has been ruled by ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math
A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer claims people with shares do not count as ‘working people’
Labour’s manifesto pledges on tax are coming under increasing scrutiny ahead of the Budget2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Navalny widow to Americans: Don't take democracy for granted
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, encouraged Americans not to take democracy for granted, in an interview on ABC’s “The View” that aired Thursday. "I ...2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Putin critic Alexey Navalny's widow urges Americans not to take democracy for granted
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, told ABC's "The View" that Americans should not take their democracy for granted.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy
Vice-president revives campaign message used by Joe Biden that claims her opponent is a danger to the country3 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Donald Trump called them 'my generals.' They call him a threat to democracy: ANALYSIS
ABC's Jonathan Karl has the inside story amid questions raised about the timing.3 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Chuck Todd: Harris has ‘decided to close on’ democracy message as ex-Trump official sounds warning
Chuck Todd, Betsy Woodruff Swann, Faiz Shakir and Doug Heye join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the fallout from former chief of staff John Kelly calling former President Trump the ...3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
These Places Have Democracy Watchdogs Bracing for Potential Election Discord
Some counties have a history of refusing to certify election results. Others have tried to disqualify voters or prevent them from casting absentee ballots.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats warn of threat to democracy in closing pitch to voters
Democrats are zeroing in on the future of democracy and former President Trump’s response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as part of their closing pitch to voters two weeks out from Election ...4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris, Cheney paint Trump as threat to democracy in Pa. campaign event
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican Congressperson Liz Cheney launched a three-state campaign tour in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday.5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy as EU vote too close to call
Maia Sandu lashes out at ‘unprecedented’ interference by ‘foreign forces’ as results come in6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy by ‘foreign forces’ as EU vote hangs in balance
Pro-western leader Maia Sandu spoke as pivotal referendum on EU membership remained too close to call. Moldova’s pro-western president, Maia Sandu, blamed an “unprecedented assault on our country’s ...6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser
We have some useful tips from experts. But no worries if you’re not ready!6 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy
A bipartisan majority of Americans believe the government is uncaring and unresponsive, and polls suggest that bipartisan solutions on the biggest issues of our time are right in front of our eyes, ...October 19 -
Top stories - ABC News
Harris revives message around democracy as Trump escalates rhetoric. Will it work?
Kamala Harris shunted Joe Biden's messaging on democracy when she took over as Democrats' nominee, but now she's reviving attacks amid Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas
Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties. These are not easy days for supporters of American democracy. But what twists my ...October 18 -
World - Financial Times
Labour discovers price of freebies in our democracy
Journalists are right to raise questions over Starmer’s Taylor Swift meeting and acceptances from donorsOctober 18 -
World - The New York Times
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
What happens to disabled people when parents die?
A group of friends with severe learning disabilities are planning a future in a shared home.October 16 -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Who Said Self-Care Was for Young People?
How aging has affected six older Americans’ view of wellness and staying healthy.October 15 -
Tech - Wired
This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then Someone Took a Closer Look
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid.October 15 -
World - ABC News
Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the worldOctober 14 -
Tech - Wired
These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer
For the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14