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NED to award Democracy Service Medal to Belarusian human rights leader Ales Bialiatski

The American National Endowment for Democracy (NED) will present the Democracy Service Medal to Ales Bialiatski, a Belarusian human rights activist, former political prisoner, and Nobel laureate, this fall. https://en.belsat.eu/94947367/ned …

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Democracy survives - Wyoming needs to be celebrating today

One of the things I love about Wyoming is that we are still small enough that local talk matters. Conversations over the back fence, at the grocery store, in coffee shops, at ball games, around the dinner table and after church can still make a difference …

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hillary Clinton and Paul Rudd Teaming Up For Karaoke Fundraiser in Defense of Democracy

The worlds of Broadway, Hollywood and politics will converge in New York on Oct. 19 for a very special night in support of defending democracy and civic representation. The event, hosted by Hamilton legend Lin-Manuel Miranda, former First Lady and Sec. of …

Securing our vote, and our democracy

Of all the important issues that we face today, none are as important as protecting our democracy. Voter suppression efforts continue to be promoted, especially from the right. These include restricting mail-in ballots, gerrymandering, and excessive …

Bialiatski To Receive Award For Advancing Democracy

Human rights defender and Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski will receive another award. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) will present him with the Medal of Democracy Service this fall. The award will recognize his longstanding work to defend freedom …

Why working-class people account for around 1% of lawmakers in the US – and only 2% in the average democracy around the ...

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Democracy requires a shared reality

Democracy is complex. It thrives on disagreement, debate, and passionate arguments about a nation’s direction and the values guiding us. But what happens when the foundation of that debate — truth itself — becomes optional? When politicians can lie without …

‘Democracy requires continuous investment’—MEC chairperson Justice Mtalimanja

* When opening the Post-Election National Conference on the 2025 General Election * A good election is not the end of the journey — it is a foundation upon which we must build * Every election gives us an opportunity to identify areas where the system can …

Imran Khan is paying the price for standing up for democracy and the rule of law

Is Imran Khan being slowly poisoned? Are Pakistan's military authorities probing to see whether the former cricketer might be quietly disposed of without triggering a civil war? Or does the order that he be released from solitary confinement to a …

PM Shehbaz invites opposition to dialogue ‘to strengthen economy, democracy’

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday once again invited the opposition to sit with the government for constructive dialogue, saying that political matters should be resolved through talks to further strengthen Pakistan’s economy and democracy …

Indictment on democracy

Even as India celebrated its 80th Independence, the latest report submitted to the Supreme Court has brought into sharp focus a disturbing reality of Indian democracy. According to the report submitted on August 17, 2026 by senior advocate Vijay Hansaria …

American Foundation Honors Bialiatski with "Service to Democracy" Medal

The decision was announced by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), which supports the development of democratic institutions worldwide, including in Belarus, Radio Svaboda writes . "NED (The National Endowment for Democracy) is honored to …

PM again invites opposition to dialogue for strengthening economy, democracy

ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday once again invited the opposition to sit with the government for constructive dialogue, saying that political matters should be resolved through talks to further strengthen …

Rahul vows to uphold Rajiv Gandhi's ideals of unity, democracy

On his father's birth anniversary, Rahul Gandhi paid an emotional tribute, vowing to uphold Rajiv Gandhi's ideals of unity and democracy. Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and others also paid floral tributes at Veer Bhumi. New …

Silicon Valley is coming for our democracy

It is odd to think how, as recently as 15 years ago, criticism of Silicon Valley’s products and services was considered provocative and heterodox. A new genre known as “tech-lash” literature emerged in the wake of Jaron Lanier’s You Are Not a Gadget (2010 …

Post-Jantar Mantar India: Where’s Our Democracy Headed?

The multiple protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi have shaken our body politic no end. While the Cockroach Janta Party precipitated the series of protests, the underlying resistance to government suppression was much painful to the society. While the …

GJA@77: Media-government partnership vital to Ghana’s democracy – Shamima Muslim

Deputy Government Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has praised the long-standing interaction between the media and successive governments, describing it as a key force behind Ghana’s democratic development and public accountability. She said the media’s …

How Xi Jinping Exploits Religious Freedom to Undermine Taiwan's Democracy Ep2

Published 06/04/2024 12:00 Provider TaiwanPlus How does Xi Jinping’s United Front Work Department influence Taiwan’s democracy on the ground? This episode of “Broken News” investigates the case of China’s influence on Taiwan’s grassroots …

Bryan J. Ovalles Joins Health Agents for America Presidential Board

Insurance executive and PLI founder joins HAFA's Presidential Board, contributing industry experience in agent development leadership and insurance distribution MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bryan J. Ovalles …

Burn Pits 360 Announces 2026 Gala theme 'Where Heritage Meets Heroism,' a Celebration of Service, Latino Heritage

Air Force Veterans Chaunté N. Hall, Ph.D., and Jimmy Anderson to co-emcee; 9/11 responder advocate John Feal joins as special guest SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Burn Pits 360 today opened ticket and …

Fertel Observes: Mid-Term Elections Will Test Donald Trump’s Abilities to Improvise a Road to GOP Victory

Author Randy Fertel Offers Insight into the Trump Phenomenon as the 2026 Election Season Enters its Home Stretch NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2026 Midterm election season is rapidly unfolding for …

Portland physician's new satirical novel imagines a comedian exiled for making people laugh — then real life followed

Satire Is the Best Medicine PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Joe's teachers start dismissing education as obsolete in the era of AI, something has gone deeply wrong with the world he knows. Gregg Coodley, M. …

BRADFORD E. BILLET’S CHAOS REVEALS IT BECOMES AN AMAZON NO. 1 BESTSELLER FOLLOWING EAST HAMPTON AUTHORS NIGHT DEBUT

Following its East Hampton Authors Night debut, Bradford E. Billet’s Chaos Reveals It became an Amazon bestseller and No. 1 New Release. EAST HAMPTON, NY, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chaos Reveals It: Leadership Lessons …

Main Street Economics Warns America Is Racing Toward a Fiscal Cliff

Les Rubin: “Bankruptcy Happens Slowly, Then All at Once” WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States is racing toward a fiscal cliff that could arrive sooner and with greater consequences than many …

NEW INTERACTIVE MAP REVEALS WHERE YOUNG AMERICANS ARE ACTUALLY GETTING MARRIED

First-of-its-kind data tool shows marriage rates by county for adults 22-39, with striking regional gaps CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Provo, Utah, 13.2% of never-before-married young adults tied …

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Recognizes August as Appendix Cancer Awareness Month

Governor Shapiro issued a statement of recognition as landmarks globally light amber for the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit ACPMP's annual awareness initiative. PA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SPRINGFIELD, Pa., August …

Wisconsin Recognizes August as Appendix Cancer Awareness Month

Governor Evers proclaims the month as landmarks light amber for ACPMP's awareness initiative, alongside a new MCW course and the Living4Lindsey Foundation. WI, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This August, the Appendix …

WE ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS: Georgians Share Their Stories in Changing Times

On 8/27, veterans, elders, immigrants and others will gather to speak about how recent political developments and government actions have reshaped their lives MARIETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Third Act …

Freedom House Honors 2026 Award Recipients; Launches 85th Anniversary Campaign

WASHINGTON—Freedom House recognized a distinguished group of advocates for democracy and freedom at its Annual Awards ceremony last night in Washington, DC, and launched “Investing in Freedom’s Future,” a campaign marking its 85th anniversary aimed at …

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Aftereffects of latest Ceuta incident still being felt in Morocco ― Agreement on plans for EU ...

The aftereffects of the large-scale irregular crossing of the border between Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta are still being felt weeks after the incident. The EU has agreed plans to establish a maritime rescue centre in eastern Libya. More than 1 …

Statement on the Announcement of Reform and Renewal of the Supreme Court of Justice within the Framework of the Dialogue ...

The undersigned civil society organizations take note of the joint statement issued on August 12 by representatives of the government and the National Assembly elected in 2015, announcing the launch of a process to reform the Organic Law of the Supreme …

With Bipartisan Support, Montanans Decide Announces Ballot Certification for CI-133 Measure

CI-133 Garnered Over 100,000 Signatures, Will Go Before Montana Voters in November 2026 Election HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ballot initiative to protect Montanans’ right to propose, pass, and veto laws …

Energy Conference Network Announces Two New Conferences on Africa's Digital and Energy Infrastructure

Inaugural events in Brazzaville and Lagos gather operators, regulators, and technology providers building Central and West Africa's digital infrastructure. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Energy Conference …

AGPROfessionals Launches Information Resource Examining Manny Rutinel’s Record on Animal Agriculture

Resource compiles public records, reports, and video documenting the Colorado congressional candidate’s history of animal-rights and environmental activism. GREELEY, CO, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AGPROfessionals, an …

UAE mediation efforts help exchange of 206 captives between Russia, Ukraine

The Ministry emphasised that the success of this mediation, the 26th to date, reflects the distinguished relations between the UAE, the Russian Fed. and Ukraine GLASKOW, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United Arab Emirates has …

Connecting the Greater Northwest: Senator Sheehy, Federal Transportation Officials Join 2026 Rail Summit in Helena

U.S. Senator, federal transportation officials, national rail organizations and Tribal Nations gather in Helena for the 2026 Greater Northwest Rail Summit. HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Federal transportation …

Maclean’s September cover story digs into why Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry can’t stop making headlines

Cultural critic Kathy Chow spent months investigating the relationship that has fascinated and infuriated Canadians. Interviews available as of August 25. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maclean's will publish its …

Montgomery County Texas Republican Party Deploys GOP Leadership Academy™

The Montgomery County Republican Party (MCRP) has formally deployed GOP Leadership Academy™ a purpose-built conservative training and education platform. CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Montgomery County …