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Proposal to break central-local deadlock on Three Waters and climate

The Three Waters tensions are a symptom of a deeper democracy and legitimacy problem, says visiting author, that can only be addressed by allowing New Zealanders to participate in decision-making.

Newsroom.co.nz

Ex Green MSP Andy Wightman reveals he 'won't support' indyref2 yet

FORMER Scottish Greens MSP Andy Wightman has revealed that he won’t support another independence referendum until support for leaving the Union is…

The National (Scotland)

Supreme Court independence ruling will take Yes movement to new heights, claims Keith Brown

Keith Brown, who has served as the SNP's depute since 2018, said the ruling will only intensify the demand for independence.

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Indy movement set to 'hit new heights' following Supreme Court ruling, SNP say

THE Scottish independence movement is set to “hit new heights” as it makes the democratic case for the country to have a say on its future…

The National (Scotland)

Unionist parties' ‘duplicity’ has been laid bare, Keith Brown says

THE Supreme Court ruling on an independence referendum has exposed the “utter fiction” of the UK as a partnership of equals and will see the Yes…

The National (Scotland)

Why media missed the mark on midterms

Today's news media simply refuses to recognize that the story of democracy in America is changing

Salon

Indyref2 ruling will take Yes movement to new heights, claims SNP depute leader

Keith Brown accused political rivals of ‘running scared of democracy’.

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Be thankful — and get back to work

America turned back the "red wave," and that's a reason to give thanks. But the hard work still lies ahead

Salon

Forget Your Democracy Sausage ‘Cos A Polling Place In Melb Was Selling Oysters Champagne

This is democracy manifest!

Pedestrian.tv

Section 30 order would 'honour democracy' after de facto referendum, say SNP

A SECTION 30 order granted after a pro- independence win in a de facto referendum would “honour democracy”, the convener of the SNP ’s…

The National (Scotland)

Section 30 after de facto referendum would ‘honour democracy’ – top SNP member

The SNP’s policy development convener said there could be another referendum after a single-issue election.

The Independent UK

Taiwan votes in local elections amid tensions with China

As polls open, Taiwan's president frames local elections as being about sending a message to the world about the island's determination to defend its democracy.

ABC News

Taiwan president quits as party head after China threat bet fails to win votes

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Saturday after her strategy to frame local elections as showing defiance to China's rising bellicosity failed to pay off and win public support.

Reuters

You can keep your democracy sausage. Nothing says election day like a cake stall

I won’t just be lining up to vote. I’ll be making a beeline for anything containing Copha, cakes with a face and hedgehog slice

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EXPLAINER: How could allies help Netanyahu beat charges?

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return to office, from where he could try to make his yearslong legal troubles disappear through new legislation advanced by his far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies

The Conversation

Why bullying in politics is a matter of democracy

Dominic Raab, the UK’s deputy prime minister, has become the latest figure in the government to be accused of bullying. Bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct are always serious matters. They can harm a victim’s personal and professional development and wellbeing, and create cultures of fear and intimidation. In political contexts,…

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon calls on UK Government to 'respect democracy' and open talks on IndyRef2

The First Minister accused Unionist politicians of wanting "to silence Scotland's voice because they are scared of what Scotland might say".

The National (Scotland)

Unionist politicians accuse Nicola Sturgeon of 'Trump' tactics on independence

UNIONIST politicians have accused the SNP of drawing from the “Trump playbook” after those opposed to a second referendum were accused of…

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The National (Scotland)

Yes campaign should shun 'imprisoned and shackled' rhetoric, says senior SNP MP

After the Supreme Court decision, the First Minister said she would not allow “Scottish democracy to be a prisoner of Westminster”.

Daily Record

'Democracy will prevail' - Lanarkshire MSP in call for IndyRef2 after Supreme Court verdict

The Supreme Court ruled the Scottish Government could not legally hold a second referendum next year

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon insists 'Scottish democracy won't become a prisoner of Westminster' following Supreme Court verdict

The First Minister said she would 'seek to find a way in which the people of Scotland can express their views' after the Supreme Court verdict.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon delivers action call to Yessers across Scotland

NICOLA Sturgeon has sent a message to Yes activists, including an appeal to put a sign on protecting Scotland's democracy up on their windows.

ABC News

Tasmanian parliament numbers restored, as Peg Putt's camp chair stunt of 1998 comes full circle

Twenty three years ago, Peg Putt dragged a rickety old camp chair out of her garage and smuggled it into the Tasmanian parliament. She did it as a protest for democracy — and this week's victory has left her "quite emotional".

Glasgow Live

Everything Nicola Sturgeon said today as Scottish Government loses Indyref2 court case

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made a statement after the case for a second independence referendum, which the SNP hoped would take place next year, was denied by the UK Supreme Court

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross accused of 'leading the charge' in denying Scottish democracy

The Constitution Secretary answered an urgent question tabled by the Scottish Tory leader on Wednesday afternoon following the ruling

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