Democracy
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Australia
Should we have more politicians? Yes, it’s better for democracy
The Albanian government is pushing to add 40 politicians to parliament before the next elections. The Liberals said they would…
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UK
‘A win for democracy’: Labor abandons freedom of information law changes that would have reduced transparency | Freedom of information
The Labor government has scrapped controversial changes to the freedom of information request system, which would have imposed new fees…
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Australia
Bangladesh’s new PM vows to work for democracy
Bangladesh’s new leader said after his party’s election victory that he would work to build a more democratic country by…
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USA
Who is Jimmy Lai? British citizen and democracy activist sentenced in Hong Kong
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai was being hailed by his supporters as the city’s “conscience” on…
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UK
As goes the Washington Post: US democracy takes another hit under Trump | Washington Post
The email landed in Lizzie Johnson’s mailbox in Ukraine just before 16:00 local time. It has come at a difficult…
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Australia
Tom Tate and his Baker’s pods collapse GC democracy
Despite Gold Coast City Council voting twice to reject a development proposal approved by its own administration, Gold Coast Council…
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Australia
Australia’s growing tolerance for racism a threat to democracy
As racism moves from the margins to the mainstream, Australia’s social cohesion and democratic stability are quietly eroding, writes Dr.…
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UK
Alarm raised over Chinese CCTV cameras guarding ‘symbol of democracy’ Magna Carta | China
It has been revealed that the security cameras protecting the Magna Carta were provided by a Chinese CCTV company whose…
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USA
Thousands marched for democracy in Myanmar. Some died in prison
Jan 31 (Reuters) – Shwe Theingi was immediately impressed by Wutt Yee Aung when they met at the beginning of…
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USA
Exxon CEO says Venezuela needs to transition to democracy for oil investment
ExxonMobil Venezuela must transition to democracy before investment in the South American nation’s decrepit oil industry can make sense, CEO…
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