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‘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 …

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 …

Right to dissent primary condition of democracy: Samik

Is Tech Dismantling Democracy?

Our Silicon Valley overlords, as they’ll tell you, aren’t huge fans of liberal democracy—and their products that we’ve integrated into our lives reflect that. As we rely on them more and more, this tension is only going to get worse. Guest: Jill Lepore, …

Will rebuild Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman’s leadership: Moyeen Khan

LGRD Minister Abdul Moyeen Khan today said the government would rebuild Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. “After 17 years of authoritarian rule, he has devoted himself to taking the country towards democracy and development …

Taiwan accuses China of silencing political dissent

Taipei [Taiwan], August 22 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has called for the immediate release of two Hong Kong pro-democracy activists following their conviction on subversion charges, expressing concern over what it described as the …

Political spat over claims Labour are causing vital debates to be delayed

Dudley Labour leader Cllr Shaukat Ali(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) Dudley's Labour leader hit back hard at claims from Liberal Democrats his party is delaying vital council debates. The council is considering how to clear a backlog of 27 …

Jewish voting: How ancient Jewish tradition helped shape modern democracy - opinion

Shortly after the destruction of the First Temple, in the Greek city of Athens around the year 500 BCE, the process of democratic voting began. Soon after, other Greek city-states followed suit. Voting was not open to all. It was a privilege given only to …

WATCH: Iran battle could reshape Middle East power map, analyst says

In Pejman Bijan’s view, the battle over Iran is also a battle over the map of the Middle East—and the balance of power far beyond it. The stakes, as he sees them, stretch from the Strait of Hormuz to Europe, Washington, Beijing and Moscow.For more stories …

Appeals court tosses $130,000 verdict against James O'Keefe in 2016 sting

A federal appeals court on Friday wiped out a $130,000 judgment won by Democratic consultant Robert Creamer and his businesses against conservative journalist James O’Keefe over a 2016 undercover video sting, ruling that the jury’s damages award violated …

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 …

Taiwan: A Democracy on the Frontlines of Disinformation - Broken News (1/5) Ep1

Published 05/14/2024 14:55 Provider TaiwanPlus Disinformation, misinformation and fake news have been around for centuries. But with the birth of the internet they have become a new way to attack global democracy. Discover how Taiwan became the …

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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Shiv Sena symbol dispute crucial for democracy: Aaditya Thackeray

Aaditya Thackeray expressed confidence that justice will be delivered in the Supreme Court hearing on the Shiv Sena symbol dispute, calling it crucial for constitutional democracy and investor confidence in India's predictable legal system. Confidence …

Measure to boost Missouri direct democracy to be withheld from ballot, judge rules

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri judge ruled that a ballot measure strengthening Missouri’s most visible form of direct democracy will not be on November ballots, siding with Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. In a decision on Wednesday, Cole County …

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 …

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 …

'We'll never lose': Trump has a wild new prediction

Trump and his Republican partners in the destruction of American democracy really don’t want us to vote this fall or in 2028. And there’s a good reason for it, at least in their minds. Joyce Vance just pointed out that Howard Lutnick, Trump’s morbidly rich …

ICYMI: BREAKTHROUGH MELANOMA VACCINE HIGHLIGHTS PROMISE OF IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH THAT WILL BE SUPPORTED BY PROP 38

SACRAMENTO, NV, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A potentially groundbreaking new cancer vaccine is offering the latest evidence of how immunology research can transform the future of cancer treatment, showing exactly why …

New analyses show limited impact of clean fuels on Canadians’ food costs, household budgets

Advanced Biofuels Canada data show that biofuels are an economic boost to Canada VANCOUVER, CANADA, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) released a statement by Fred Ghatala, President, sharing recent …

FLEOA Applauds Federal and Local Law Enforcement for Sharp Decline in D.C. Crime

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is applauding the federal and local law enforcement officers whose coordinated efforts have helped drive significant …

FEDCON Sees Positive and Negative with 8(a) Program Changes

FEDCON, a recognized leader in federal contracting, has done an analysis regarding the recent regulatory updates governing the 8(a) Business Development program TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FEDCON, a recognized …

MYCommunityToday Expands Its Interactive Communication Platform With Planned Paid Webinar Capabilities

Walking Talking Deal Chief, interactive tools, Meetings, deals and coupons, and new paid webinar capabilities strengthen MYCT's connected digital experience. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Arizona's 100% Service-Connected Disabled Veterans Should Not Have to Wait Until 2027

Veterans who applied for Arizona's 2026 property-tax exemption ask why an income restriction set to disappear in 2027 should cost them another year. ORO VALLEY, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Major Lori E. Rehfeldt, Ret. …

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 …

ITALY: Schengen border checks reintroduced with Spain after Ceuta crossings ― Incoming Dublin transfers set to resume ...

|Published on: 21st August 2026|Categories: News| The government has introduced internal border controls with Spain following the recent events in Ceuta. The transfer of asylum applicants back to Italy from other European countries may be about to restart …

OP-ED: Five years after Kabul: Has Europe forgotten Afghanistan?

By Reshad Jalali Five years ago, the world watched in horror as the Taliban entered Kabul. At the airport, thousands of Afghans gathered in a desperate attempt to leave a country they feared would no longer be safe for them. European governments scrambled …

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 …