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Yellen argues that undercutting democracy threatens economic growth
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will argue in a Friday speech that democracy is under threat and that undercutting it will, in turn, threaten economic growth.MarketWatch - Business -
Authoritarians fear transparency — liberal democracies should embrace it
There is a first-mover advantage to openness on Russian assetsFinancial Times - World -
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Yellen Calls Threats to Democracy Risks to U.S. Economic Growth
In a rare comment on politics--and an indirect swipe at former President Donald Trump--the Treasury Secretary says "democracy is critical to building and sustaining a strong economy."Inc. - Business -
Actor Jeff Daniels says he hopes voters will choose Biden amid 'war on Democracy'
Actor Jeff Daniels said he hopes the 2024 general election voters will ultimately choose President Biden amid what he called the ongoing “war on democracy.” The "The Newsroom" actor stated that former President Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee, ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
I have a cure for our ailing democracy: ban all donors, British and foreign. Run politics on membership fees | George Monbiot
Our system is full of loopholes and vulnerable to millionaires’ and plutocrats’ demands. Voters simply need clean, fair politics. There’s a sensible rule in British politics: it should not be funded by foreign donors. Democracy is meaningless if a ...The Guardian - World -
Tanzania hit by power blackouts as Cyclone Hidaya strengthens
In the past few weeks, flooding in Kenya and Tanzania killed hundreds after heavy rain during the region's monsoon season, officials said.CBS News - Top stories