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A network of government, tech, and research groups is collaborating to suppress conservative online speech, an idea that has moved from the online fringe to US policy.
Osun decides: From dance steps to war footing
Osun State has a reputation for controversies bigger than its size. It ranks 26th nationally in terms of voter population and is six out of six in the Southwest. The state is set to hold an election on Saturday, with Governor Ademola Adeleke seeking reelection on the plat…
Tom Tiffany, the new Republican nominee for governor in Wisconsin, is an active promoter of President Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 presidential election. He has stated he would have overturned Wisconsin's results too, and just this year endorsed an FBI investigation…
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Watchdog Demands Charges Against Activist Bhekimpilo Mbedzi Be Dropped
Amnesty International has called on Zimbabwean authorities to immediately drop all charges against political activist Bhekimpilo Mbedzi, who was arrested for calling for protests against Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3.
Prosecutors in Ecuador have charged a former interior minister and six others on suspicion of being involved in the assassination of a presidential candidate in 2023. The candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, was shot dead at a campaign event in the capital, Quito, days befo…
Historian Jill Lepore argues that tech companies are increasingly usurping the functions of democratic government, leading to an "artificial state" ruled by algorithms and corporations.
Hungary's Ruling Party Proposes Jurist András Baka as New President
Hungary's ruling party, Tisza, has nominated jurist András Baka as the new president. Baka, a former judge of the Supreme Court, is expected to be elected by the Parliament on Tuesday. This move is seen as a symbolic step in the party's attempt to dismantle the power base…
A new survey reveals that African Gen Z prioritizes economic development and employment over traditional democratic values when evaluating foreign partnerships, with China and Russia gaining influence over Western powers.
A bipartisan group of Nigerian lawmakers, the Save Democracy Group, has warned that the nation's democracy is "nosediving" due to alleged constitutional breaches, budget under-implementation, opaque public spending, worsening insecurity, and economic hardship.
Bavarian Landtag: Another AfD Representative Under Surveillance by the Verfassungsschutz
Bavarian AfD representative Benjamin Nolte is under surveillance by the Verfassungsschutz due to suspected misuse of his office to combat the democratic order. Nolte supports the Identitarian movement and has made statements against democracy and the rule of law.
Myanmar ex-junta chief seeks political legitimacy on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok for his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader, seeking a return to the diplomatic fold for his pariah state. He was installed as Myanmar's president in April following stage-managed elections that democracy …
Guinea's opposition collective, Forces Vives de Guinée (FVG), has rejected the country's current institutions and called on "patriots" to end what they describe as Mamadi Doumbouya's dictatorship, citing governance by terror and fraudulent elections.
Over 1,000 lawyers in Germany have signed an open letter calling for the ban of the AfD party, citing its anti-constitutional policies. The lawyers argue that the party's actions threaten democracy and human dignity.
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi met senior ANP leader Haji Ghulam Ahmad Bilour in Islamabad, where they discussed the country's political situation, public issues, and democratic traditions.
Beyond the language of decline: Hope for democratic renewal
A thoughtful essay by a Japanese author argues that democracy and capitalism are undergoing profound transformations, risking the concentration of power and wealth. Confidence in democratic institutions is weakening, and economic inequality continues to widen.
AISA's national president Neha Bora talks about the next target for Gen Z, the ideologies of Sonam Wangchuk and CJP, and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The article discusses how Trump's presidency has weakened the US democracy and its global standing, citing his attacks on the US press, research science, and higher education infrastructure, as well as his praise for authoritarian leaders.
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega aims to exclude 'traitors' and 'coup-plotting' opposition members from elections, while also seeking to extend the presidential term from six to seven 'renewable' years.
The book uncovers the commercialization and deployment of Israel's occupation-enforcing technologies globally, showing how they are used to control populations and fuel conflicts.
Madagascar: Civil society organizes its own consultations in the absence of national dialogue
Civil society groups in Madagascar are holding their own citizen consultations to prepare proposals for a new constitution and electoral system, as the official national dialogue, repeatedly postponed, remains stalled.
Cubans Are Desperate for Change, Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Says
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a prominent Cuban dissident artist, believes that Cubans are willing to accept any change, no matter how drastic, in order to alleviate the suffering caused by the communist regime. He spoke to EL PAÍS in an interview, reflecting on the curren…
A Georgia man who charged at the U.S. Capitol armed with a loaded shotgun and wearing body armor and camouflage clothing pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm.
The World Liberty Congress has opened its European headquarters in Berlin, with the organization's founders and Berlin's Regierender Bürgermeister Kai Wegner announcing the move. The organization aims to support people fighting for freedom and democracy in autocratically …
Nicaragua’s dictatorship should be Marco Rubio’s next problem
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has acknowledged that the vote scheduled for November 2027 won't happen, stating that holding elections would allow his opponents to 'capture the government, to capture power.' This move has sparked concerns about the country's authorita…
The daughter of jailed Tunisian Ennahda leader Rached Ghannouchi said his family had been denied all contact with him and information about his condition for more than a week after the 84-year-old reportedly fainted amid high temperatures and was taken to hospital.
Myanmar's military-backed authorities are removing statues of Aung San, the country's founding father, citing 'incorrect proportions and shapes'. Analysts see a deliberate attempt to erase Aung San's presence and strip democratic legitimacy from his daughter, Aung San Suu…
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has pushed through media reforms that critics say will deepen Israeli press bias. The reforms strip away oversight safeguards and eliminate minimum journalism standards, potentially distorting the media landscape bef…
India’s education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has resigned after a week of mass demonstrations, handing a major victory to a new youth movement that has posed an unprecedented challenge to Narendra Modi’s government.
Dharmendra Pradhan, the central education minister, has resigned following a nationwide protest by students and youth demanding reforms in the education system. This victory is a testament to the power of democracy and the determination of the youth to bring about change.
The CSD weekend in Berlin will feature a colorful parade, demonstrations, and a concert. The event aims to promote queer visibility and democracy, with a focus on human rights and social cohesion.