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Following our democracy for Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Click on the image above for the audio. PNS - Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - Mail-in ballots with envelope errors will not be included in the Pennsylvania Senate race recount, Trump taps celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, and …

Protest erupts in Tshwane against Ukraine support at Global Democracy Assembly

Scores of anti-Ukraine protesters were on Wednesday moved away from the World Movement for Democracy venue in Freedom Park, Tshwane. Protesters were protesting against the event, saying it was its way of galvanising South Africans to support Ukraine in its …

Democracy: imperfections and potentials in global politics

It is often said that man-made problems can be solved with man-made solutions. Yet our very existence amongst each other causes probably the biggest and most practically difficult problem of all. Simply by inhabiting this earth as a social creature, it …

Democracy close to heart, over 65% villagers cast vote at remote Ahupe polling station

Hong Kong: Release 45 democracy activists jailed on bogus national security charges

The 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists convicted in sham trial must be released immediately, said CIVICUS, a global civil society alliance today. The court verdict is a travesty of justice and clearly politically motivated. It further undermines the rule …

Hong Kong jails pro-democracy academic Benny Tai for 10 years

A law academic fired by Hong Kong’s top university after helping to spearhead the city’s pro-democracy movement has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a landmark case. Benny Tai, 60, was one of 47 activists accused of conspiring to commit subversion for …

Igor Pomerantsev: The BBC, and Daniel Defoe, helped me understand democracy

You were born in Russia but grew up in Ukraine. What were the circumstances of your departure from the Soviet Union in the second half of the 1970s? “I really was born in Russia, in Saratov. Saratov is a city on the Volga River. My Ukrainian friends say to …

Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai has told a court that his shuttered Apple Daily newspaper represented the "core ...

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45 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Jailed For “Subversion”

Heavy police presence is seen on the sentencing day for the 45 pro-democracy activists convicted of ... [+] violating the Beijing-imposed National Security Law outside a court in Hong Kong on November 19, 2024. (Photo credit: Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via …

Rahul Gandhi’s legacy of lies: Know how scion of Gandhi family undermined India’s institutions and democracy

Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the Gandhi family and Congress party leader, has often made headlines—not just for his political rhetoric but for the controversies stemming from his claims. His assertions span across critical issues such as national security, …

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai takes stand in collusion trial

World Television Day 2024 highlights TV’s role in supporting democracy

TV companies around the globe are celebrating the role that TV plays in society on World Television Day on Thursday. Established by the United Nations and now in its 28th year, the annual event seeks to highlight TV as a medium for information, …

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai takes stand in collusion trial

Lai denies supporting Hong Kong’s independence and says his now-defunct newspaper stood for ‘core values’ of the city’s people. Hong Kong’s pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has taken the stand for the first time in a national security trial widely seen …

Maharashtra polls: Mumbai restaurants' 'democracy discount' to voters today, tomorrow"

Summarize In an effort to boost voter turnout in Mumbai, which has been notably low in past elections, local restaurants are offering a "Democracy Discount" to customers who show proof of voting. Over 50 eateries, including popular spots like …

Event, Berlin: Shielding European Democracy: Scenarios from Central Europe

Goran Buldioski, Philipp Fritz, Magda Jakubowska, Wojciech Przybylski REGISTER FOR THE EVENT BY SCROLLING DOWN OR CLICKING HERE. Event Details Time: 16:00–17:30, 26 November 2024 Location: Linienstraße 65A, Berlin (U Rosenthaler Platz) 16:00–16:05 | …

Unprecedented support for democracy

©️ FMO by Christophe Vander Eecken A targeted defense for democratic values  The EEA Civil Society Fund represents the most comprehensive initiative to date from the EEA and Norway Grants in support of civil society. Building on previous programs, this …

Democracy, but not as we know it

Hybrid regimes, illiberal democracies, democraship, democratura: these are all slightly terrifying new terms for governments drifting towards authoritarianism around the globe. We have been used to seeing the world through the binary geopolitics of the …

Private sector coalition validates framework to advance Nigeria’s democracy

The coalition of the Private Sector Development for Democracy Forum (PSDdF) has validated the framework put together to advance Nigeria’s democracy and foster economic development. The initiative convened in Nigeria by the Center for International Private …

AQI 1000: What does air pollution tell us about justice, dignity, & democracy?

1071. 837. 811. 736.  These are not lottery figures but the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in and around Delhi on Wednesday. The AQI has remained in severe or severe+ category in Delhi-NCR for over a week and, in a big step towards becoming the world …

Bitcoin Surpasses $97k for the First Time as ‘Crypto President’ Crypto Mining Contract Sparks Optimism

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bitcoin moved further towards $100,000 on Thursday, with investors believing that a more US-friendly regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump will …

Next Congress’ Attention to Seven Tax Priorities Are Critical To Protect Family Businesses, Say Polls and Experts

Preserving Current Tax Rates and Brackets Is No. 1 Priority, as Family Businesses Invest More Back into Their Businesses DC, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act heads toward expiration, new …

Depression, Anxiety, and Dread Spiking Among Trans People after the Election: “My country is no longer the same”

Post Election, 80% of Trans People Report Health Problems That Interfere With Daily Functioning PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A study conducted by Dr. Lisa Diamond, University of Utah, and the National …

Marchese & Maynard LLP Donates to Naval Academy Parents Club for 42nd Annual All Academy Ball

Marchese & Maynard LLP, trust and estate attorneys located in New York, supports a night of honor and celebration for service academy families and alumni. LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marchese & …

Streetlives Launches YourPeer Platform

A Mobile-First Platform Empowering New York City's Unhoused Youth NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Streetlives, a New York City-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals experiencing homelessness …

ROA applauds House passage of Elizabeth Dole Act

Six improvements to USERRA spearheaded by ROA included in significant legislative package passed with bi-partisan support by the U.S. House of Representatives. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. House …

Glenn Baker's 'Finish This Fight: The Diary of a Pissed Off American Soldier' Premieres November 22nd

A Patriotic Tribute to America’s Heroes and a Call for Constitutional Renewal FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed musician and filmmaker Glenn Baker is set to premiere his highly anticipated …

California Employers Association Helping CA Businesses Comply with New 2025 Laws

Major changes include Min. Wage, Paid Family and Crime Victim Leave, and Employer Speech Rights SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California Employers Association (CEA) is helping California employers …

Museum of Civilian Voices Presents "1,000 DAYS. THOUSANDS OF STORIES"

A SPECIAL PROJECT FROM THE MUSEUM OF CIVILIAN VOICES BY THE RINAT AKHMETOV FOUNDATION TO COMMEMORATE 1,000 DAYS OF WAR KYIV, UKRAINE, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the morning of Thursday 24 February 2022, russia launched its full- …

1,000 days of resilience: Rinat Akhmetov's ongoing commitment to Ukraine's defence and recovery

KYIV, UKRAINE, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks 1,000 days since russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. SCM, led by Ukrainian businessman and philanthropist Rinat Akhmetov, has remained committed to supporting Ukraine’s …

Storetec Named as G-Cloud 14 Supplier for MDI Cloud Platform

Storetec joins G-Cloud 14, offering the secure, reliable MDI Cloud solution to streamline document and data management for the UK public sector. HULL, UNITED KINGDOM, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Storetec, a leader in digitisation and …

NCLA Sues CPSC, Trumka, HHS, CDC, NIH for Illegal, Unfounded Attacks on Weighted Infant Sleep Products

Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance has filed a Complaint to stop the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Commissioner Richard Trumka, Jr., and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from …

Post-Election Survey Reveals Over 90% of Respondents Still Plan to Leave California

The trend of seeking a better life outside the Golden State will likely persist CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent post-election survey highlights a continuing trend of discontent among California residents, with …

Nathan Tungseth, Senior Vice President for LNG at ABB Energy Industries, Joins Advisory Board of Argent LNG

METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Argent LNG is proud to announce the appointment of Nathan Tungseth to its Advisory Board. As ABB's Senior Vice President and Global Industry Business Manager for LNG, Nathan …

HII Hosts Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith at Ingalls Shipbuilding

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division welcomed Gen. Eric Smith, the 39th commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, for an official visit to the shipyard on Wednesday. During his visit, Smith met …

Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes Congratulates Linda McMahon on Cabinet Appointment

SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Trump Media & Technology Group (Nasdaq: DJT) (“TMTG”) CEO Devin Nunes today issued the following statement following President-elect Trump's announcement of his intent to nominate TMTG board member …

Crown Highlights Trump Administration Potential Impact on Its Water Solutions Division

-- Lead and Copper Rule Improvement (LCRI) Legislation Excluded From U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Regulatory Freeze Element 82 and PE Pipelines Well-Positioned for Continued Strong Demand -- LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) …

In Kherson, Despite Constant Shelling By Russian Troops, People Continue To Lead An Active Social Life

Despite Russian troops' constant shelling of Kherson, Fund "Union" created the Club of Active Citizens, where people develop strategies for recovery and study. KHERSON, KHERSON, UKRAINE, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Indigenous Leaders Outraged by Latest Destruction of Cultural Sites Whistleblower Exposes Destruction of Tribal Sites

This development comes as a whistleblower has brought to light the destruction of culturally significant tribal sites in the Yesah. MEBANE, NC, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 7 Directions of Service, an Indigenous-led …

G20 Leaders Make Historic Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking Following Faith-Based Advocacy

In a victory for anti-trafficking, the G20 Leaders' Declaration has committed to "eradicating forced labor, ending modern slavery and human trafficking." RIO DE JANEIRO, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …