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Ramaphosa Lauds ANC Record As S.Africa Celebrates Democracy

President Cyril Ramaphosa touted South Africa's achievements under his party's leadership on Saturday as the country celebrated 30 years of democracy a month before its most consequential election in decades.

International Business Times

‘Demolishing democracy’: how much danger does Christian nationalism pose?

Documentary Bad Faith looks at the history of a group trying to affect and corrupt politics under the guise of religion

The Guardian - US

The clock is ticking on Trump-age media

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‘Free at last’: When South Africa voted in democracy, kicked out apartheid

Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reflects on April 27, 1994 and the lessons from the transition from apartheid to democracy.

Al Jazeera

Texas Woman's Voting Conviction Overturned, Faces Appeal

Crystal Mason's voting rights case highlights disparities in sentencing and the importance of protecting democracy.

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Surrendered Maoists eager for first tryst with democracy

Surrendered Maoists in Chintoor join mainstream politics, set to vote in 2024 elections, embracing democracy after insurgency.

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Portugal Celebrates 50Th Anniversary Of Carnation Revolution

Portugal commemorates the Carnation Revolution that ended dictatorship and brought democracy 50 years ago with reenactments and celebrations in Lisbon.

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Exploring The Top 10 Most Corrupt Politicians Worldwide

Explore the corrupt practices of 10 notorious politicians worldwide, undermining democracy and development.

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Justice Sotomayor Warns Of Democracy's Destruction In Justice System

Justice Sotomayor and Justice Alito discuss the critical link between democracy and the justice system in a thought-provoking Supreme Court exchange.

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Justice Alito Raises Concerns About Presidential Immunity And Peaceful Transfers

Justice Alito's concerns about presidential immunity and peaceful power transitions in democracy.

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In Portugal, we’re celebrating 50 years of freedom. So why is the far right creeping back?

Today, we remember the 1974 Carnation Revolution. But as memories of dictatorship fade, anti-democratic forces are on the rise, says political scientist Vicente Valentim

The Guardian - UK

India Criticizes US Human Rights Report As Biased

India criticizes US human rights report as biased, highlighting its commitment to human rights and democracy. Ongoing dialogue between the two countries.

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What remains of Portugal's Carnation Revolution, 50 years on?

Thousands of people in Portugal are marking the fiftieth anniversary of the country's Carnation Revolution – a military coup that put an end to Europe's longest dictatorship and to 13 years of colonial wars in Africa. The 1974 revolt, which was led by a group of idealist left-leaning young military…

France 24

Elected mayors have made their mark, but still Westminster hogs power. That’s a national embarrassment

Devolution has been too cautious, and England has less say about community affairs than almost any other democracy, says academic Tony Travers

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Portugal marks 50 years of democracy with far right on rise

Portugal on Thursday marks 50 years since a military coup ended a decades-long dictatorship and 13 years of colonial wars in Africa, an anniversary that comes as a far-right party gains prominence.

International Business Times

Portugal Marks 50 Years Of Democracy With Far Right On Rise

Portugal marks Thursday 50 years since a military coup ended a decades-long dictatorship and 13 years of colonial wars in Africa, an anniversary that comes as a far-right party gains prominence.

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Chinese Citizen Sentenced For Threatening Pro-Democracy Advocate In US

Xiaolei Wu sentenced to prison for cyberstalking and threatening pro-democracy advocate in the US. Case highlights importance of upholding free speech rights.

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Chinese Student Sentenced In US For Threatening Activist

Chinese student sentenced in the US for threatening pro-democracy activist, highlighting the importance of protecting democratic values.

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Surat symptoms: On the BJP and the elimination of political contest

The BJP needs to evolve a political culture in which disagreements with opponents are negotiated through fair contests

The Guardian - US

Biden praises Congress for foreign aid bill and says he will sign it immediately

The $95bn package allots funds to Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine, which desperately needs munitions for its war with Russia

The Hindu

Reversing the global democratic recession

There is a discernible erosion of trust in democratic systems but all is not lost

Newslaundry

In run-up to LS polls on TV, 52% primetime segments against Oppn, around 1% on jobs, education

Indian democracy is at a critical juncture, with the world’s largest elections underway, and misinformation rampant. While the country’s press freedom ranking has slipped to 161 and Indian democracy has been categorised as an “electoral autocracy” in the latest V-Dem report, is the media making voters aware of key issues,…

The Hindu

BJP hell-bent on changing Constitution: Kharge

AICC president Kharge criticizes BJP government for attempting to change Constitution, promises to protect democracy and social justice.

The Hindu

Churches take poll position, clarify stance ahead of election

Central Travancore churches clarify political stance for Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing impartiality, moral values, and safeguarding democracy and diversity.

The Hindu

ECI can set up common publicity platforms for candidates to spread their ideas without having to spend any money at all, says activist

Fight Against Corruption Through Electoral Reforms (FACTER) highlights the corrupting influence of money in elections, proposing a new system.

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