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Council looks to ditch religious representatives' voting rights

RELGIOUS representatives voting rights should be removed in East Lothian as part of an effort to “tidy up democracy”, a Green councillor has…

The National (Scotland)

Ex-GOP candidate says ‘pure democracy not the way to run a country’

‘I thank goodness that most of the states in this country don’t allow you to put everything on the ballot,’ Rick Santorum says

The Independent UK

Don't wait to panic about the polls

Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in the polls, controls the Republican Party and is still growing in power

Salon

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Argentinians urged to reject ‘dictatorial’ Milei by offspring of regime torturers

Open letter from offspring of officials convicted of crimes against humanity warns that democracy is at risk in presidential election

The Guardian - US

In his speech, King Charles spoke of ‘my government’. Well, it certainly isn’t ours

The shabby state of British democracy was made plain by a king’s speech tailored not for the country’s needs, but the Tories’ own grubby ends, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Britain is no liberal democracy if it bans the march for Palestine on Armistice Day

Here is the difference: in March 2019, as peaceful protesters in Gaza took to the streets to demonstrate against deteriorating economic conditions, Hamas responded with vicious beatings, arbitrary arrests and torture. This is how the Islamist regime routinely deals with dissidence.

Evening Standard

Mayor Johnson’s next floor leader has to get along with colleagues — and let democracy work

With Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa departing as zoning chairman and floor leader, Mayor Brandon Johnson has to select a replacement who can help the City Council function effectively and solve the city’s many challenges.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Kept in the dark; democratic norms thrown to wind, says Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on selection of Chief Information Commissioner

Congress MP and member of the selection committee for appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has written to President Droupadi Murmu saying he was “kept in the dark” in the selection process and that all democratic norms, customs and procedures were “thrown to the wind”. In the…

The Hindu

At the Table with Lynn Sweet

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill will join Lynn Sweet to discuss his just-released book “Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in our Divided Country” on November 9.

Chicago Sun-Times

Madagascar's 2023 presidential election is crucial for the island's future, but it's off to a rocky start

Madagascar is set to elect its president on 16 November 2023, for the next five years.

The Conversation

Is Restricting Pro-Israel-as-Jewish-Democracy Speech National Origin/Ethnicity Discrimination or Harassment?

Harvard concludes that it is, but I’m skeptical that this is right—just as I’d be skeptical that an employer’s restricting pro-Hamas speech constitutes such discrimination or harassment.

Reason

Harvard Kennedy School Professor's Rejecting Students' Class Project Discussing "Jewish Democracy" in Israel

was a violation of free speech principles, Harvard concludes.

Reason

The Great Canadian Identity Crisis

Zed or Zee? Our democracy could depend on the answer

The Walrus

‘Unprecedented’: French justice minister on trial for allegedly using office to settle scores

France’s justice minister goes on trial Monday on charges of using his office to settle personal scores, in an unprecedented case that has raised concern about checks and balances in French democracy.

France 24

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Salon

The divine promise pushing MAGA violence

"That core belief explains so much of the extremism and the proclivity toward violence on the political right"

The Hindu

INDIA bloc will strengthen democracy and secularism in the country, says K.C. Venugopal

The Independent UK

Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic

Over the past three years, local school board elections have become the place where America’s deep political divisions are on full display

Chicago Sun-Times

Obamas return to Chicago for 15th anniversary of 2008 election

There were panels on journalism, economics, artificial intelligence and more and a speech by Barack Obama during the day. Friday night came a speech from the former first lady and an interview of the former president as part of the celebrations at McCormick Place.

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Al Jazeera

Australia’s Albanese heads to China touting ‘consistent, steady’ engagement

Labor leader is first Australian prime minister to visit since 2016 after a turbulent period in bilateral ties.

Metal Hammer

Watch Guns N' Roses premiere unreleased Chinese Democracy song The General at the Hollywood Bowl

With zero warning, Guns N' Roses pulled out The General, a previously unheard song from their epic Chinese Democracy sessions, during their 25-song set at the Hollywood Bowl on November 2

The Conversation

Defending space for free discussion, empathy and tolerance on campus is a challenge during Israel-Hamas war

College and university campuses across the U.S. have seen polarization and unrest since the Israel-Hamas war began with the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023. Students and faculty have held protests and rallies, argued on social media and signed statements, some of which have increased mistrust and…

Salon

Mike Johnson is not a "culture warrior"

Throughout his career, new House Speaker Mike Johnson has displayed a troubling committement to minority rule

The Hindu

Critical thought vital for a healthy democracy: CM

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the second edition of the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival (KLIBF) in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.

Salon

Heather Cox Richardson: We can fix this

Historian and author talks about her new book "Democracy Awakening" — and why she's still bullish on America

The Hindu

BJP is sure to win as it has people’s support, says Eatala Rajender

Telangana BJP election campaign chairman Eatala Rajender claims people are ready to vote out BRS govt. due to Kaleshwaram project & two-bedroom housing scheme. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy inducted Congress leader B. Subash Reddy into BJP. BJP is only alternative to KCR & will fulfill TS people's hopes &…

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