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Botswana’s stability tested in tough election for President Masisi

Botswana goes to the polls this Wednesday with incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi facing three main challengers in what analysts are calling the country’s most competitive vote yet. The prosperous, diamond-rich nation has maintained a stable democracy since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.

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The Guardian doesn’t ‘sanewash’ Trump or take orders from a billionaire owner. That’s why I’m proud to write here

The Guardian doesn’t ‘sanewash’ Trump or take orders from a billionaire owner. That’s why I’m proud to write here

Thanks to reader support, the Guardian is free from the political and commercial pressures that influence other US outlets. Please help us raise the $2m we need to keep up our momentum.

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To defeat Trump, Harris must talk more about the economy

To defeat Trump, Harris must talk more about the economy

US vice-president’s campaign has stalled because Americans continue to struggle with their bills despite economic growth

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UN Rights Chief Urges Bangladesh To 'Protect' Democracy After Revolution

UN rights chief Volker Turk on Tuesday urged students at Bangladesh's Dhaka University, the heart of the uprising that toppled autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina, to "protect" democracy to end cycles of revenge.

International Business Times

Vice President Harris Encourages Crowd To Shout Their Own Names

Vice President Kamala Harris engages with the audience in a rally, emphasizing democracy and unity in a unique moment.

Is Donald Trump a fascist? No – he’s a new brand of authoritarian

Is Donald Trump a fascist? General Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Trump, thinks so. Trump is “fascist to the core,” he warns.

The Conversation

Majority of US voters say democracy is under threat but are split on who to blame, poll shows

Survey finds distrust between Democrats and Republicans but most voters believe election results will be accurate

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Journalism is the lifeblood of British democracy. My government will protect it

Journalism is the lifeblood of British democracy. My government will protect it

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, writes the prime minister Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Three out of four Americans say Democracy is under attack just days before heading to the polls

Three out of four Americans say Democracy is under attack just days before heading to the polls

Democrats view Trump as main threat to democracy, while Republicans point to Harris, Biden, and various voting methods

The Independent UK

Democracy won the 20th century. But has its success bred lethal complacency in the 21st?

Democracy won the 20th century. But has its success bred lethal complacency in the 21st?

We never know who is going to rule but the beauty of democracy is that we know we can always get rid of them. So why wouldn’t we fight like blazes to preserve it?

The Guardian - AU

Two of the US’s biggest newspapers have refused to endorse a presidential candidate. This is how democracy dies

Two of the US’s biggest newspapers have refused to endorse a presidential candidate. This is how democracy dies

In February 2017, as Donald Trump took office, The Washington Post adopted the first slogan in its 140-year history: Democracy Dies in Darkness.

The Conversation

The Observer view: Americans who believe in democracy have no choice but to vote for Harris

The Observer view: Americans who believe in democracy have no choice but to vote for Harris

The US remains a great country with many strengths and many problems – and Trump is not the answer

The Guardian - UK

Our perverse respect for immense wealth allows Musk and Zuckerberg to run riot

Our perverse respect for immense wealth allows Musk and Zuckerberg to run riot

The megalomaniacs who control X and Facebook are only able to pollute the public sphere and undermine democracy because of our deference to money

The Guardian - UK

In Michigan, these US veterans call Trump ‘the devil’ – and phone-bank for Harris

In Michigan, these US veterans call Trump ‘the devil’ – and phone-bank for Harris

In Saginaw, a swing county in a swing state, war veterans share their stories of fighting for democracy

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Pakistan’s budding democracy is on the verge of collapse. It has two options – change tack or implode

As a former senator, I’ve seen how major parties conspired with the military to manipulate elections and crush opponents. This can’t go on, says Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar

Baby, it's been ruff working to snag every last vote

Premier Steven Miles and LNP leader David Crisafulli have campaigned down to the wire on election day, hugging babies, patting pups and snacking on sausages.

International Business Times

Georgia Votes In Crucial Test For Democracy, EU Ambitions

Georgians go to the polls on Saturday in watershed elections widely seen as decisive for the fate of the country's fledgling democracy and European aspirations.

International Business Times

Bidzina Ivanishvili: The Tycoon Ruling Georgia Behind The Scenes

When Georgia's richest man first burst into politics 12 years ago, he vowed to "astonish Europe" with the democracy he would bring to the Black Sea nation.

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Billionaires have broken our media

If democracy dies in darkness, why won’t the Post pick a preferred presidential candidate?

Why men find purpose in MAGA masculinity

"The global crisis in democracy is tied directly to a crisis in masculinity"

Kamala Harris Focuses On Trump Threat In Closing Argument

Kamala Harris strategically shifts focus to Donald Trump, highlighting the threat to democracy in her closing campaign. She emphasizes unity and contrasts ...

Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station may have been dominating our Major Orders for the last month, but Arrowhead still isn't "going into the details" on it yet

Like the rest of the game, the DSS will "most likely change and evolve over time"

The Conversation

Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study

Abortion is on the agenda not just in the United States but worldwide.

Latino Officer Injured in Capitol Riot Calls on Voters to Defend Democracy Against Trump in New Harris Ad

"The oath that we took to defend our democracy, we take seriously," says Aquilino Gonell in the 30-second clip. "He [Trump] does not."

Former Republican Officials Endorse Kamala Harris For President

Vice President Kamala Harris garners bipartisan support from former Republican officials, emphasizing unity and commitment to democracy in the upcoming ele...

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