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The US election, while shocking, was not a repudiation of democracy | Austin Sarat
Americans believe firmly in democracy, and Trump winning is not an endorsement of authoritarianism. Democracy requires faith of various kinds. It requires faith in the wisdom of the people, in the ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Former Obama adviser: Democrats must realize 'our democracy' angers voters
Former Obama White House aide Ben Rhodes argues that Democrats have lost touch with the anger people feel at government and must focus on what they stand for and how they tell their story.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Pritzker, Polis to lead state-level group aimed at safeguarding democracy
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) announced on Wednesday a nonpartisan state-level initiative to foster collaboration with fellow governors to protect against ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Senate Democrat: Gaetz nomination ‘red alert moment for American Democracy’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sounded the alarm Wednesday after President-elect Trump tapped former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as his attorney general, calling the move a "red alert." “Listen, ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Former Greek PM expelled from ruling New Democracy party
Hardline nationalist Antonis Samaras ousted over persistent criticism of government policies. Former Greek prime minister and lawmaker Antonis Samaras was expelled from the ruling New Democracy ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Don’t ignore Iran’s continued persecution of pro-democracy activists
The Iranian judiciary, acting as an arm of suppression rather than a pillar of justice, has begun resorting to increasingly harsh measures.Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Venezuela’s ‘Iron Lady’ Pleads With Trump to Save Her Country’s Democracy
In a series of rare in-depth interviews, Venezuela’s opposition leader called life in hiding “a difficult test” and asserted that Mr. Trump could gain an early “foreign policy victory” by pushing ...World - The New York Times - November 18 -
Dozens of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Sentenced in Mass Trial
The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many had already been in jail for years.World - The New York Times - November 19 -
Hong Kong Court Sentences Dozens in Case That Crushed Pro-Democracy Camp
Defendants include politicians and activists who had hoped to win control of legislature, a plan Beijing found subversive.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 18 -
Anger and frustration at jailing of 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists
A Hong Kong court sentenced dozens of leading pro-democracy figures to up to 10 years in prison in the single largest trial under a national security law that critics say has been used to all but ...Top stories - NBC News - November 19 -
International outrage over sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong
Human rights groups concerned after handing down of sentences of up to 10 years. Governments and human rights groups have expressed concern and outrage at the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism
The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.World - CBS News - November 19 -
‘You have to be prepared for the worst’: making a film on the fight for democracy in Cuba
Documentary film-maker Nanfu Wang found difficulties while following an activist in Cuba for her revealing, and timely, new film Night is Not Eternal. “I don’t believe in America being the beacon ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
The Post-Cold War Era Is Finished. Liberalism and Democracy Will Go On.
A new world order doesn’t mean the old politics simply disappears.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Biden must Trump-proof US democracy, activists say: ‘There is a sense of urgency’
President can secure civil liberties, accelerate spending on climate and healthcare, and spare death row prisoners. The skies above the White House were cold and grey. Joe Biden greeted the ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Philippine president and vice president clash in a feud that's testing an Asian democracy
A major political storm set off by a bitter feud between the Philippine president and the vice president is testing an Asian democracy that has long been troubled by rowdy politics, poor law ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
Meet One of Hong Kong’s Last Few Pro-Democracy Activists
For Chan Po-ying, a labor rights leader, life is one of constant police surveillance, even on hikes. But she finds solace from tiny gestures of support.World - The New York Times - 17 hours ago -
German coalition teeters on brink of break-up
Chancellor Olaf Scholz snubs partners, fuelling speculation of early elections in springBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
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German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy
A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
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German government collapses as Scholz sacks finance minister
Departure of Christian Lindner marks the end of the country’s unpopular three-party administrationWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
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German opposition leader Merz calls for snap elections
Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces growing pressure from politicians and business to commit to January voteWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
How Scholz finally found his voice and called time on the German coalition
Chancellor abandons years-long reticence to go against political alliesWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
German Chancellor Scholz signals concessions on timing of confidence vote
Bringing the ballot forward would pave the way for snap elections in JanuaryWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -