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Brazil’s democracy is again under threat from the right

Aug 18, 2026 Letters Dear Editor, It is worth remembering how the Biden Administration saved democracy in Brazil and the World would have to do the same. I couldn’t help but reflect as the election campaign that is going on in Brazil for general election …

Khaleda Zia shown us path of democracy: Rizvi

Khaleda Zia shown us path of democracy: Rizvi Prime minister’s political advisor and  BNP Standing Committee member Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi spoke as the chief guest in a brief discussion before a prayer gathering. Photo: BSS DHAKA, Aug 18, 2026 (BSS)- …

PJAK:The fatwa issued 47 years ago failed; there is no path forward other than freedom and democracy

The Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) issued a statement regarding Khomeini’s fatwa declaring jihad against the people of Kurdistan on 19 August 1979. In its written statement, PJAK pointed to the consequences of the massacre launched by Iran against the …

Spotlight on Ukraine: Fourteen claims that circulate, and what the evidence shows

Source: Redmole.org 1. ‘The CIA staged a coup in 2014 and installed a far-right government in Ukraine’ Acoup is the sudden, illegal seizure of power. If the CIA staged a coup, the people who came to power should surely be its agents or tools. Ukraine held …

Sherrill’s NH Visit Boosts Sullivan, Fuels 2028 Talk

If you want to win a fight in Washington, D.C., send a veteran. That was the message New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill delivered Wednesday during a campaign stop for NH-01 Democratic candidate Maura Sullivan at the To Share Brewing Company in Manchester. “We …

Design Democracy 2026 Announces its Fourth Edition

Hyderabad: Design Democracy, India's Most Celebrated Design Festival, today announced the fourth edition of its flagship event, to be held on 18-19-20 September 2026 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad. Over the last three years, Design Democracy …

As elections near, South Sudan risks new atrocity crimes, warns rights probe

Key points ‘Rushing’ to elections could fuel conflict, says Commission Hundreds of ceasefire violations confirmed Peace deal still largely unimplemented  Inclusive politics ‘abandoned’ With the country on the cusp of its first national elections since …

PPP, opposition agree to step up parliamentary contacts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and parliamentary opposition leaders on Wednesday agreed to enhance contacts and coordination on legislation, electoral reforms and other parliamentary affairs, with Bilawal urging …

Democracy depends on a trusted press but self-regulation isn't working

4 min read5 hr IPSO in its current form is not fit for purpose. Citizens can only make good decisions if they have access to accurate information and honest debate. When powerful media organisations or social media platforms spread misinformation, distort …

APC governors, chieftains in Osun on election day acted like bullies, undermining democracy: Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the ruling All Progressives Congress for mobilising some of its governors and chieftains to converge on Osun on election day as a threat to democracy, describing APC and its leaders as bullies. Mr Jonathan …

What Osun teaches Nigeria about democracy, by Ebuka Ukoh

Every generation discovers new ways to defend democracy. Yesterday, it was the town square, then came newspapers, then radio, then television. Today, millions of ordinary citizens carry smartphones. The August 15 Osun State gubernatorial election offered …

Democracy v the machine: the birth of the digital age and the warnings that were ignored

One of the stranger things about this dizzying, headlong moment in time is that it doesn’t have much of a past. Everything is about the future of this, the future of that: the future of work, the future of humanity, the future of the planet. It’s as if …

Headlines for August 18, 2026 - Democracy Now!

Who is pro-democracy content actually reaching?

Why Pro-Democracy Messaging Keeps Missing Its Audience Nicole Lazarre examines a new report, the Democracy Audience Map, analyzing over 300,000 media panelists and a year of consumption data to identify eight audience segments defined by values rather than …

New Zealand passes law blocking climate action against companies: ‘dark day for democracy’

New Zealand has passed hotly contested legislation to block lawsuits that seek to hold companies liable for climate change harm. The right-wing coalition government’s legal amendment cleared a final hurdle in parliament on Tuesday night by a margin of 67 …

Commentary | Peter "Fish" Case: Democracy erodes one shrug at a time

Comes a time when you wonder what it will take for a collective nation to rise up and collectively vote and not wait for the “other guy” to do it for them. This trickles all the way down to Main Street USA to the Peoples House. The things that are …

Bogdanich: Our drift to oligarchy is endangering democracy

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman writes American society “has become strongly oligarchic, with enormous wealth and political influence in the hands of a handful of billionaires. The current concentration of wealth at the top is not only immensely …

When a former Swiss foreign minister turns her hand to acting 

Playing an active role, or just looking on? In this theatre, it’s not always clear. ZTS / Kira Kynd Should Switzerland join an international democracy alliance? The fictional question behind a recent performance in Zurich questions the country’s global …

With Osun Election, Who Says Votes Don’t Count? -By Isaac Asabor

For years, one of the most damaging assumptions about Nigeria’s democracy has been the belief that votes do not count. It is a sentiment that has grown from years of disputed elections, allegations of vote-buying, ballot snatching, manipulation of results …

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 …

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 …

Ron Paul Institute Announces Speaker Lineup for Its 10th Annual Washington, DC Conference

Ron Paul, Jim Webb, Dennis Kucinich, Joe Kent, Max Blumenthal & Josh Paul headline Sept. 5 in Herndon, VA, plus an exclusive message from Tucker Carlson. HERNDON, VA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ron Paul …

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to Join 2026 USCHA as Closing Plenary Speaker

ANAHEIM , CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NMAC is honored to announce that Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will serve as the closing plenary speaker at the 2026 United States Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA), taking place …

AI Experts Debate Whether Artificial Intelligence Becomes Civilization’s Destroyer or Its Savior

Final webinar of the eight-part AI Webinar Series on Thursday, August 20 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20), the world’s leading organization focused on the intersection of faith and …

GIEC GLOBAL Australia Raises Access-to-Justice Concerns for Small Businesses

GIEC GLOBAL Australia examines whether corporate representation rules create an access-to-justice gap for financially stressed small businesses. MELBOURNE,SYDNEY,ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Australia …

Anthem Stamps Reports 64% Sales Growth as Holiday and Event Demand Builds

Retail customers, wedding planners, nonprofit galas and corporate holiday events are driving demand as the 2026 Christmas greeting-card season approaches WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anthem Stamps …

Council Votes Unanimously to Approve Allocations for 2026 Grant Program Awards 

State invests nearly $24.6 million for 1,200 grants to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations throughout California SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California Arts Council voted at its business meeting …

USTA Pacific Northwest to Revitalize Portland Tennis Center, Bringing Year-Round Play and Expanded Access to Portlanders

25-year partnership brings a $2.3 million investment and builds on USTA PNW's track record operating award-winning community tennis centers across the PNW. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a recent …

Russell Brand, National Leaders to Convene at United We Stand Tour Shelter Island Conference

Free & Equal Elections Foundation and The Family Office Summit launch United We Stand Tour with a gathering at the historic Ram's Head Inn SHELTER ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Free & Equal …