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An exposé of whatever-it-takes culture, Eric Beecher’s The Men Who Killed the News is an idealistic book for the times

Eric Beecher is a rare beast: a combination of journalist, media owner and idealist. In 1984, aged 33, he became the youngest-ever editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and he has worked around the world as a journalist. He is currently chair and the largest shareholder in Private Media, owner…

The Conversation

Thai courts that have disbanded multiple governments are accused of setting back democracy

Wednesday’s decision by Thailand’s Constitutional Court to oust Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after just under a year in office was jarring

The Independent UK

OPINION - Rupa Huq MP: My government must not give the despotic Sheikh Hasina refuge in the UK

Mystical Beatle George Harrison sang about how “Bangladesh” was “a mess”. He was proved right again last week. With echoes of the ousting of Saddam Hussein, statues were toppled and effigies of the “father of the nation” burned from capital city Dhaka to Tower Hamlets. His autocratic daughter PM Sheikh…

Evening Standard

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Five of the best books about Indian politics

The world’s largest democracy comes under the microscope in these compelling works of journalism and history

The Guardian - UK

Five things to watch for at this year’s Democratic National Convention – and what they mean for the election

American politics junkies who can’t get enough of a wild 2024 campaign season will have another opportunity for must-see-TV at the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC), scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago.

The Conversation

No Bids As House Of Myanmar's Suu Kyi Auctioned Again

The lakeside mansion where Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi spent years under house arrest was put up for auction for the second time on Thursday but once again attracted no bids, AFP reporters said.

International Business Times

Vice President Kamala Harris Leads In Pennsylvania Poll

Vice President Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in Pennsylvania poll. Economy and democracy are top voter concerns.

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GOP's dark plan to avoid another Jan. 6

Destroy the guardrails of democracy before the election

Salon

Americans love free speech, survey finds − until they realize everyone else has it, too

Americans’ views on free speech change directions every so often. One of those times was during the protests at U.S. universities about the Israel-Hamas war. As scholars of free speech and public opinion, we set out to find out what happened and why.

The Conversation

Musk masters bribing out in the open

From abortion to gender identification, corporate leaders have learned how to manipulate democracy to get their way

Salon

Shame of British judge keeping free speech hero Jimmy Lai in jail

David Neuberger condemned as ‘delusional’ for upholding a conviction against persecuted pro-democracy campaigner

The Independent UK

‘The dream is to reform Bangladesh’: can a new leader steer the country towards democracy?

When Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled in the face of a mass uprising last week, a power vacuum was left in the 170 million-person country.

The Conversation

Hong Kong's Top Court Upholds Convictions Of Pro-Democracy Activists

Hong Kong's top court upholds convictions of pro-democracy activists for their involvement in a major anti-government protest in 2019, seen as a setback fo...

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7 prominent Hong Kong activists fail to overturn their convictions over 2019 protest

Seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists lost their final bid to overturn their convictions at the city’s top court on Monday over their roles in one of the biggest anti-government protests in 2019

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Vice President Harris Addresses Gaza Conflict At Detroit Rally

Vice President Kamala Harris addresses concerns on Gaza conflict, emphasizing democracy and dialogue amidst protests. Community leaders hopeful for new app...

Reason

VP Candidate Tim Walz on "There's No Guarantee to Free Speech on Misinformation or Hate Speech, and Especially Around Our Democracy"

Robby Soave at Reason writes about this 2022 quote from Walz (MSNBC): https://youtu.be/y8ns76RCmWs [MARIA TERESA KUMAR, MNSBC HOST]: … I want to talk about what you just mentioned about misinformation, because, oftentimes before, in previous political chapters, disinformation, telling people were to vote the wrong way, that was kind of…

The Conversation

Members of Congress undermine the country – and their own legitimacy – with antidemocratic rhetoric

Blame was cast far and wide after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Obviously, the shooter was to blame, but depending on your perspective, you also blamed Democrats, Republicans or both for the highly charged partisan rhetoric that has heated up American political life and, for at least…

The Independent UK

Jack Karlson, man behind iconic ‘succulent Chinese meal’ meme, dies aged 82

Jack Karlson went viral in 2009 after an old video of his dramatic 1991 arrest was posted on YouTube

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Americans Divided Over Threats To Democracy In Election

Survey reveals 75% of American adults view the upcoming presidential election as pivotal for U.S. democracy, with concerns varying based on political affil...

Salon

Biden "not confident" Trump will concede

The president told Americans to take Trump's "bloodbath" threats and other attacks on democracy seriously

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Interrupt Vice President Kamala Harris In Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris faces protests in Michigan, emphasizing unity and democracy amidst challenges with diverse communities.

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Biden Expresses Concern Over Peaceful Transition Of Power

President Biden expresses concerns about a peaceful transition of power if Trump were to lose, highlighting the importance of upholding democracy and patri...

The Guardian - UK

The key to tackling unrest is reforming democracy so that people feel heard

Letter: Citizens’ assemblies can bring together people with diametrically opposing views, to act for the common good, writes Daphne Cotton

France 24

Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate tasked with rebuilding democracy in Bangladesh

A Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer, Muhammad Yunus has been credited with lifting millions out of poverty in his native Bangladesh. He arrived back in Dhaka on Thursday, tasked with steering the South Asian country out of chaos after mass protests and spiralling unrest forced longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee.

France 24

'These are weird people': Tim Walz's simple takedown of Republicans goes viral

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz struck rhetorical gold when he referred to Donald Trump and Republicans as "just weird" in a July interview. Even dire warnings about the threat Trump poses to American democracy have not resonated as well as Walz's simple take: "These guys are creepy and, yes, just weird…

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