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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 ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
'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, ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
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.Top stories - ABC News - October 18 -
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 inBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
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.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
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.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
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 ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
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 ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Musk says people accusing Trump of endangering democracy are the real danger
At a town hall in Pennsylvania, tech mogul Elon Musk played down the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Monday Briefing: A Majority of U.S. Voters Say Democracy is Under Threat
Plus, a long-lost Chopin waltz.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Journalism is the lifeblood of British democracy. My government will protect it | Keir Starmer
Whether it is online intimidation, journalists imprisoned abroad or the cynical use of Slapp lawsuits, we will fight any threats to those who hold the powerful to account. Journalism is the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Japan Election: Asia’s Most Stable Democracy Is Sent Into Chaos
Deep-seated grievance among Japanese voters has put the Liberal Democrats, longstanding custodians of the status quo, on notice.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
US warns of visa restrictions for people who undermine Ghana's democracy
The U.S. State Department has warned that it would restrict U.S. visas for people who undermine Ghana’s democracy, ahead of the West African country’s general election in DecemberWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
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 - October 31 -
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.Top stories - ABC News - October 31 -
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 - October 31 -
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 - November 1 -
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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 challengerWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
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 - November 2 -
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. - November 4 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
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 - November 5 -
Exit poll results for the 2024 election show democracy, economy top issues
CBS News national exit polls tell us who voted, what issues were on their minds, whether they voted for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election — and why.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
US election votes in maps and charts
Analysis of the results of the election.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Senator-elect Schiff vows to protect democracy without naming Trump
“Tonight is going to be a hard, long night,” he said.Politics - Politico - 6 days ago -
Will Donald Trump destroy US democracy? Unlikely | Cas Mudde
The US system is complex, rigid and set up to prevent tyranny. Still, marginalized groups will face an even more hostile state. The most authoritarian and racist campaign of my lifetime just ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
Willy Adames could solve multiple Red Sox problems in free agency
If the Red Sox want to make a splash this offseason, veteran shortstop Willy Adames should be near the top of their list, writes John Tomase.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Cost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency
Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations. The number of sites identified as potentially having been polluted with banned ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Lose-lose? Davante Adams trade won't fix Jets' problems, or Raiders'
New York keeps digging the hole deeper in an attempt to salvage a season on the brink. In Las Vegas, there are serious questions about the timing of the deal.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
The Diamondbacks are facing a climate problem. They aren’t alone among US sports teams
As the threats of climate change continue to become realities in new and sometimes terrifying ways, more and more teams and leagues will have to address the problem. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a ...World - The Guardian - October 16
