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fromPoynter
5 days ago
Online Community Development

IFCN director previews global summit as fact-checkers regroup in Rio de Janeiro - Poynter

fromPoynter
5 days ago
Online Community Development

IFCN director previews global summit as fact-checkers regroup in Rio de Janeiro - Poynter

fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Just when the world desperately needs wise elders, its fate is in the hands of old and ruthless patriarchs | David Van Reybrouck

The article highlights how political leaders are aging while the world faces pressing challenges. The 'grumpy patriarch' approach threatens democratic debate and younger leaders' influence.
World politics
#journalism
fromFortune
1 week ago
Washington DC

Exclusive: Congressman Tim Moore failed to properly disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of personal stock purchases made around Trump's 'Liberation Day' in a potential STOCK Act violation

fromPoynter
3 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Latin American fact-checkers urge funders, platforms, governments to defend public's right to know - Poynter

fromFortune
1 week ago
Washington DC

Exclusive: Congressman Tim Moore failed to properly disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of personal stock purchases made around Trump's 'Liberation Day' in a potential STOCK Act violation

fromPoynter
3 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Latin American fact-checkers urge funders, platforms, governments to defend public's right to know - Poynter

fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 06.27.25 - Above the Law

The recent merger approval between McDermott and Schulte signifies a strategic alignment aimed at enhancing both firms' capabilities in legal services, benefiting clients moving forward.
US politics
#politics
#authoritarianism
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Newsom Says Trump Is Destroying U.S. Democracy in Speech on L.A. Protests

Gov. Newsom warns that Trump's use of military forces against immigration protests threatens democracy and foreshadows authoritarianism.
Washington DC
fromUpper West Side, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

6 'No Kings' Protests To Be Held Saturday In New York City: What To Know

Protests across the country unite to celebrate democracy and reject authoritarianism during the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and Donald Trump's birthday.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: Newsom's 'Democracy is under assault' speech could turn the tables on Trump

Gavin Newsom's address highlights the urgent threat to democracy posed by rising authoritarianism during protests in Los Angeles.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Newsom Says Trump Is Destroying U.S. Democracy in Speech on L.A. Protests

Gov. Newsom warns that Trump's use of military forces against immigration protests threatens democracy and foreshadows authoritarianism.
Washington DC
fromUpper West Side, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

6 'No Kings' Protests To Be Held Saturday In New York City: What To Know

Protests across the country unite to celebrate democracy and reject authoritarianism during the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and Donald Trump's birthday.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: Newsom's 'Democracy is under assault' speech could turn the tables on Trump

Gavin Newsom's address highlights the urgent threat to democracy posed by rising authoritarianism during protests in Los Angeles.
#donald-trump
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

She Relishes Being Trump's Nemesis. Now He Is Out for Revenge.

Letitia James has emerged as a primary adversary of Trump, actively challenging his administration through a series of lawsuits amidst ongoing investigations.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Gov. Newsom urges Americans to 'not give in to' President Trump in livecast

Governor Newsom warns Trump's actions threaten democracy and urges Americans to resist compliance.
fromemptywheel
1 day ago
US politics

How the Newslettification of News Reifies Trump's Power Rather than Exposing His Lies - emptywheel

NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

She Relishes Being Trump's Nemesis. Now He Is Out for Revenge.

Letitia James has emerged as a primary adversary of Trump, actively challenging his administration through a series of lawsuits amidst ongoing investigations.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Gov. Newsom urges Americans to 'not give in to' President Trump in livecast

Governor Newsom warns Trump's actions threaten democracy and urges Americans to resist compliance.
fromemptywheel
1 day ago
US politics

How the Newslettification of News Reifies Trump's Power Rather than Exposing His Lies - emptywheel

#republican-party
#belarus
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Democracy Can Die': Reagan Appointee Former Justice Kennedy Warns Freedom at Risk from Threats to Judges

Kennedy emphasized that democracy and freedom are at risk due to hostile discourse, stating, "Many in the rest of the world look to the United States to see what democracy is."
Social justice
#civil-rights
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Bay Area Joins Millions Nationwide in Record-Breaking No Kings Day' Marches Against Trump

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Bay Area Joins Millions Nationwide in Record-Breaking No Kings Day' Marches Against Trump

fromThe Conversation
2 days ago

Self-censorship and the 'spiral of silence': Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues

According to a 2022 book by political scientists, fears about speaking out are grounded in concerns about social sanctions for expressing unwelcome views.
philosophy
#human-rights
fromtime.com
3 days ago
World politics

An Iranian Nobel Laureate Warns Americans What It Means to Lose Democracy'

fromtime.com
3 days ago
World politics

An Iranian Nobel Laureate Warns Americans What It Means to Lose Democracy'

#protests
Los Angeles
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Curfew declared in downtown LA as protests spread to other cities; hundreds arrested as Marines arrive on Trump's orders

Marines deployed in Los Angeles amid protests, escalating tensions and sparking a broader national response.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

From Tom Paine in 1776 to Main Street in 2025: No Kings!

The No Kings! movement aims to resist Trumpism through nationwide demonstrations advocating against authoritarianism.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

National Protest Against Trump Scheduled For Saturday

Protests against Trump's administration emphasize nonviolent resistance and reject authoritarianism, billionaire politics, and militarization of democracy.
Los Angeles
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Curfew declared in downtown LA as protests spread to other cities; hundreds arrested as Marines arrive on Trump's orders

Marines deployed in Los Angeles amid protests, escalating tensions and sparking a broader national response.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

From Tom Paine in 1776 to Main Street in 2025: No Kings!

The No Kings! movement aims to resist Trumpism through nationwide demonstrations advocating against authoritarianism.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

National Protest Against Trump Scheduled For Saturday

Protests against Trump's administration emphasize nonviolent resistance and reject authoritarianism, billionaire politics, and militarization of democracy.
fromPoynter
3 days ago

The truth is still worth fighting for - Poynter

Fact-checkers face unprecedented challenges as propagandists blur the lines between free speech and censorship, hindering efforts to uphold truth in society.
US news
fromianVisits
3 days ago

From Robin Hood to the Old Bailey: City of London's new Sheriffs elected in 800 year old ceremony

The election of sheriffs is one of the oldest forms of democracy in the UK, marking three centuries since an attempt to restrict Londoners' voting rights.
London politics
from48 hills
4 days ago

Screen Grabs: A Bollywood-inflected tale of sneaky lesbian vs. imperious mom - 48 hills

This summer, ATA's Anti-Fascist Film Series emphasizes successful resistance against fascism, showcasing films that highlight the restoration of democracy through historic events.
Independent films
fromThebulwark
6 days ago

Closed Primaries Like NYC Screw Voters in Broad Daylight

John Opdycke argues that in an increasingly polarized political environment, allowing open primaries can help bridge the political divide and enhance voter participation.
US Elections
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Ranked-choice voting: A refresher on how the system works ahead of the June 24 primary in NYC | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Ranked-choice voting: A refresher on how the system works ahead of the June 24 primary in NYC | amNewYork

fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Are Judeo-Christian Values the Foundation of American Democracy? | HackerNoon

There are some that claim the US Constitution is a product of a Judeo-Christian culture, asserting that democracy matured due to a Christian influence.
Data science
#trump
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Hungarian MEP: 'We took democracy for granted' DW 06/13/2025

Trump admires Orban's illiberal democracy, viewing it as a model for a potential second presidency.
Klara Dobrev stresses the importance of defending democracy against autocratic tendencies.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Hungarian MEP: 'We took democracy for granted' DW 06/13/2025

Trump admires Orban's illiberal democracy, viewing it as a model for a potential second presidency.
Klara Dobrev stresses the importance of defending democracy against autocratic tendencies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Obama Calls Out Comfortable' Liberals During Ominous Trump Warning: Things Are a Little Different'

In 2020, one person won the election and it wasn't the guy complaining about it.
US politics
#civil-liberties
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Sen. Padilla and our diminishing democracy are violently slammed to the ground and cuffed by Trump's regime

The violent removal of Sen. Alex Padilla from a press conference exemplifies a troubling disregard for democratic processes and civil discourse.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Feldman: Trump's National Guard deployment to L.A. is a threat to democracy

Trump's National Guard deployment in California threatens democratic principles by undermining civilian law enforcement and infringing upon constitutional rights.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Sen. Padilla and our diminishing democracy are violently slammed to the ground and cuffed by Trump's regime

The violent removal of Sen. Alex Padilla from a press conference exemplifies a troubling disregard for democratic processes and civil discourse.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Feldman: Trump's National Guard deployment to L.A. is a threat to democracy

Trump's National Guard deployment in California threatens democratic principles by undermining civilian law enforcement and infringing upon constitutional rights.
fromWarpweftandway
1 week ago

Special Issue of the Taiwan Journal of East Asian Studies: Lapland Manifesto of Confucianism

The 'Lapland Manifesto of Confucianism' emphasizes the relevance of Confucianism for modern governance, addressing themes like democracy, individualism, and participatory citizenship.
philosophy
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Audrey Tang wants to save democracy with 'pro-social' media

In Bowling Green, Kentucky, nearly all residents support preserving historic buildings and enhancing cultural institutions, unearthing a surprising consensus on local development.
Social media marketing
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Berlin remembers victims of East German uprising DW 06/17/2025

"Democracy and freedom are not a given they must be defended and experienced every day," Wegner said, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of the uprising.
Germany news
#military
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The debate over state-level AI bans misses the point

Since the Cold War, we have viewed technology as either a tool of bureaucratic control and dehumanization or an opportunity for wealth creation and profit.
Artificial intelligence
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Barry Andrews: What we need from the next president and why I won't be running for the Aras

The upcoming presidential election in Ireland is generating buzz about potential candidates, with speculation about various individuals, including myself, being discussed.
US politics
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

"No Kings" Massive Human Banner Protest at Ocean Beach (SF)

The 'NO KINGS' event promotes resistance against authoritarianism through a community-organized human banner on Ocean Beach.
San Francisco
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Wales will overhaul its democracy at the next election. Here's what's changing

The Welsh Senedd is increasing elected members from 60 to 96, marking a significant change in its democratic structure.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

The media and Democrats address Trump with a tired checklist when the moment calls for a full-on body check

Society is adapting to failing democratic norms, resulting in a sense of burnout and normalized chaos.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The last international at Harvard

Harvard's commencement reflects a critical stance on international inclusivity, showcasing the tension between academic freedom and political influence.
#brazil
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Bolsonaro takes the stand in historic coup trial

Former President Jair Bolsonaro is facing trial for allegedly planning a coup after losing the 2022 election.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

Bolsonaro takes the stand in historic Brazil coup trial

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro is facing historic trial for an alleged coup attempt post-2022 election loss.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Bolsonaro takes the stand in historic coup trial

Former President Jair Bolsonaro is facing trial for allegedly planning a coup after losing the 2022 election.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Greek court strips three far-right MPs of seats over electoral fraud

The Greek court ruling significantly undermines the far-right Spartans party by revoking its MPs' seats due to electoral fraud and hidden leadership.
Right-wing politics
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