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Two decades of unlimited money in politics has transformed US democracy

In a matter of years, we went from a presidential candidate raising in the tens of millions to more than hundreds of millions for an election.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Democrats’ commitment to the democracy message could cost them the election

Voters aren’t buying it; they see democracy — a term so vague its projected disappearance is hard to imagine — as immaterial, and Trump’s threats to it implausible.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Could a Trump presidency damage both democracy and the economy? Experts weigh in

Trump could damage the economy, experts say, if he makes good on threats to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.

Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy

When it comes to the long-term value of speaking out, we in America should learn from the experiences of other countries, including Turkey and Hungary, which have slid toward autocracy in recent ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Harris leads on protecting democracy; Trump ahead on keeping US safe: Gallup

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race with Election Day less than a week away — but voters are split on which candidate is best for democracy and national ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Moldovans are voting in a pivotal presidential runoff. But voter fraud threatens its democracy

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Moldovans are voting in a pivotal presidential runoff. But voter fraud threatens its democracy

Moldovans vote this weekend in a presidential runoff race between a pro-Western incumbent and a Russia-friendly challenger

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

To save our democracy, we must get rid of online anonymity

How do we balance protecting a user’s privacy while holding them accountable for actions violating the law or a site’s Terms of Service?

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

CEOs Who Shy Away From Defending Democracy Do So at Their Peril

Why voting rights and election integrity are business issues—and the role business leaders play in preserving them.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Biden lauds Moldova election as win for democracy over Russian interference

President Biden lauds Moldovan incumbent Maia Sandu's reelection, saying "Russia sought to undermine" the country's democratic institutions for months.

With election anxieties high, accepting defeat offers hope for democracy

While there may not be a cure for our national angst, there is still one thing that works — fair play.

Truth under siege: How broadcasters uphold democracy in a challenging election

Local television and radio stations are working to combat disinformation and ensure voters have the facts they need to make informed decisions in the upcoming election, while also investing in new ...

Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago

Senator-elect Schiff vows to protect democracy without naming Trump

“Tonight is going to be a hard, long night,” he said.

Politics - Politico - 2 hours ago

How the IVF issue is playing with voters

Access to fertility treatments came to the political forefront earlier this year when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos were considered children. As a result, in vitro ...

Tropical Storm Warning issued in the Caribbean

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Biden Administration Issues Warning to Israel on Gaza Aid

The administration is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or risk a cut to arms sales, the starkest threat by the U.S. since the war began last year.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Vance says there won't be 'civil unrest' if Trump wins

Amber warnings as Storm Ashley hits large parts of UK

Storm Ashley is expected to bring very high winds and rain, particularly affecting western areas on Sunday.

Sorry, Trump. The Issue of Abortion Is Not Going Away.

It resists all attempts at moderation and compromise.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Paddington Bear gets a British passport

Film-makers asked for a passport to be used in the famous bear's new movie, Paddington in Peru.

Why Gender May Be the Defining Issue of the Election

The issue is rarely directly addressed by either Vice President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. But the 2024 contest is, in ways overt and subtle, a referendum on the role of women in American life.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Police reform has become a forgotten issue

Fatal shootings by armed UK officers are rare and statistics suggest system for monitoring cases is reasonable

World - Financial Times - October 24

EPA issues 'zero-tolerance' rule for lead in homes

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA issues 'zero-tolerance' rule for lead in homes The Biden administration issued a rule ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Uruguay’s 2024 Election: Candidates, Issues and Predictions

Crime, child poverty and an aging population are top issues as voters in one of Latin America’s most stable democracies head to the polls on Sunday.

World - The New York Times - October 25

At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group

A meeting four years in the making said the ordination of women required further study, but it called for women to have more leadership roles, even in seminaries.

World - The New York Times - October 27

What will happen to Trump's legal issues after the election?

Donald Trump has more than just the presidency on the line Nov. 5 — the outcome of his various legal troubles hinges on the election, as well.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue

The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Starbucks’s CEO Steps In to Tackle Long List of Issues

Customers are turning away from the coffee giant, and its new chief executive, Brian Niccol, has to figure out how to get them back.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

George issues set-piece ultimatum to England forwards

Captain Jamie George has told England's pack that there can be no repeat of New Zealand’s set-piece superiority when the two sides meet again on Saturday.

Apology issued to family of man killed in train crash

A friend of Mr Evans accused the British Transport Police of failing to support the family.

Election fact check: Trump, Harris on transgender issues

What we know about the issues and how former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris expect to legislate transgender policies.

Swarm of tornadoes slams into Oklahoma City area

An emergency tornado warning was in effect on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, officials said.

If Trump wins the election, these 11 issues will be under threat

A second Trump term will threaten everything from freedom of the press and gun safety to foreign policy, abortion, immigration and climate change. The impact will be felt in many aspects of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Key issues in focus in seven battleground states

Seven battleground states could sway the presidential election. They stretch across four time-zones — from Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania in the east, to Wisconsin and Michigan in the ...

Michigan's election results could depend on these voting issues

Many voters in Michigan, a key batteground state in the 2024 presidential election, are weighing labor issues, the economy and Israel's war in the Gaza Strip as they cast their Election Day ballot. ...

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 world

World - ABC News - October 14

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 ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

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