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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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 12 hours ago -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 19 hours ago -
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 - 13 hours ago -
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 - 6 hours ago -
"Election protection" activist plans to flag voters with "Hispanic-sounding" names
Exclusive video shows leader of a North Carolina "election integrity" activist group describe a strategy for identifying "suspicious" voters for post-election challenges.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change
The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Pie 'n' mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP
Richard Holden says Cockney favourite should get the same status as Cornish Pasties and champagne.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Job Protections at U.S. Consumer Watchdog
The conservative court declined to take a case that could have led to the weakening of limits on a president’s power to fire some federal agency leaders.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Why is the House caving to tech lobbyists instead of protecting children?
By ensuring the Kids Online Safety Act remains focused on design regulation and safety, tech companies would be held responsible for the harm they have done. Only then will parents finally get the ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
A UK lawmaker wants protected status for classic Cockney dish pie and mash
A British lawmaker has joined campaigners calling for a cornerstone of Cockney cuisine, pie and mash, to be given protected status as a distinct traditional foodWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children
Prime minister wants young people to be shielded from ‘power of the algorithm’. Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Biodiversity declining even faster in ‘protected’ areas, scientists warn Cop16
Just designating key areas will not meet 30x30 target on nature loss, study says, pointing to oil drilling in parks. Biodiversity is declining more quickly within key protected areas than outside ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint
The Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilitiesHealth - ABC News - October 24 -
‘It’s a big lever for change’: the radical contract protecting Hamburg’s green space
Citizen power forced Germany’s greenest city-state into a binding agreement balancing housing and nature. When Fritz Schumacher laid out his vision for Hamburg a century ago, the sketch looked more ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
The dark sky over an urban park in central Mexico attracts stargazers who worry it might not last
As night descended in an ecological park in central Mexico, tiny stars appeared in the sky one by one, aligning into constellationsTech - ABC News - October 25 -
Boohoo says it needs to protect commercial position in Frasers spat
Fast-fashion retailer hits back at Mike Ashley’s demand to be appointed chief executiveBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Florida Farmworker Who Suffered Heat Strokes Is Stunned at Ban on Outdoor Protections
After two heat strokes and damaged kidneys, José Delgado remains stunned that Florida banned counties from enacting protections for outdoor workers.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Harris will fight to protect health care for more than 4 million Hispanics
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, citing her record of fighting for affordable health care and her plans to protect Hispanic ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Developers begin cutting trees in a Tokyo park that environmentalists want to protect
Tree-cutting has begun in the Jingu Gaien park district of central Tokyo, a flashpoint for more than a year between environmentalists and real estate interestsWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Despite a Tragic Death, N.H.L. Players Remain Resistant to Neck Protection
What happened to Adam Johnson was a reminder that no hockey player is invincible. So why haven’t more changed?Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
Consumer report shows companies are failing to protect from robocalls, texts
A new report says many phone companies are not doing enough to protect people from robocalls and texts. A consumer watchdog group says more than half of them have not fulfilled all of the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Teen convicted after shooting mother as she protected her children
Lianne Gordon was trying to protect her children from gang violence when she was killed in her home.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
The 7 Best Ways to Legally Protect Your Intellectual Property
If you don’t safeguard your ideas, your unique advantage can easily be stolen.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Made in America: Weston McKennie and Tim Weah protect Juventus' unbeaten record
United States internationals Weston McKennie and Tim Weah salvaged Juventus’ unbeaten start to the seasonSports - ABC News - October 30