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Wike using his influence to undermine democracy in Rivers – CHRICED

The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has condemned the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, describing the ongoing political drama orchestrated by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as a “ …

Ideas & Opinions — Noga Wizansky: Lifting the fog, democracy and genocide?

President Trump’s bombastic pronouncements followed by a grotesque AI-generated video promoting a US takeover of an ethnically cleansed Gaza strip elicited shocked responses, especially from liberal quarters but also from conservatives who are repulsed by …

Germany's Coalition Government Wants To "Strengthen" Democracy By Abolishing It

Authored by Rainer Rupp The two political parties with the most dramatic losses at the recent elections, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), often called the “black” party due to its traditional color, and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), known as the …

ONE CYR'S VIEW: South Korea provides lesson in stable democracy

The troubled tenure of South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol formally came to an end on April 4. The nation’s Constitutional Court officially ruled that he had exceeded his authority and overstepped the law in declaring martial law and attempting to use …

Tank: Democracy dollar discrepancy deepens between Regina, Saskatoon

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski won city hall's top job with a $12,088 bid, while Gord Wyant spent $274,464.80 only to place a distant second in Saskatoon. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix …

Democracy, on the Government's terms

Australians must vote, but election dates remain a government secret. It's democracy with a twist of guesswork, writes GJ Burchall. AWFULLY DECENT of the Federal Government to take us into its confidence and finally reveal when Australian voters may ( …

Is American Democracy In Peril?

Is liberal democracy in the US placed under threat? This question is raised in several academic platforms in America, Europe and Asia. The liberal democratic platforms in Europe and Asia look more staunch and explicit in pointing out the decline of liberal …

Ogoni leader condemns Rivers emergency rule, urges return to democracy

The Gbenemene of Legbo Kingdom and President of the Association of Ogoni Business Owners, Chief Anthony Waadah, has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency and suspension of democratic governance in Rivers State. Waadah, in a statement …

How Will GOP Fight Back Against Political Fury Unleashed by Trump?

It was the great Kris Kristofferson, whom we just lost last fall, who wrote that “freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” Is that what Trump meant by his “Liberation Day” of tariffs last week, which liberated America’s 401K investors of …

Democracy and the left

The history of the Left in Pakistan has been riddled with divisions, factionalism and ideological sectarianism. And it is not only in Pakistan where such divisions emerge from time to time; the Left all over the world stands disunited. Every country on …

PACE urges Georgia to restore democracy, warns of sanctions

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is holding urgent debates today on the deepening political crisis in Georgia, aiming to vote in a resolution that urges reforms and a return to democratic norms. PACE is demanding that the Georgian …

HK jails pro-democracy social worker over 2019 protest

A Hong Kong social worker who called on police to exercise restraint during democracy protests was jailed for more than three years on April 9 after being found guilty of rioting. Jackie Chen, 48, belonged to a group of social workers who tried to mediate …

Leftist Gives UNHINGED Take on Trump and Democracy

Alpa Shah on her latest novel “The Incarcerations: Bhima Koregaon and the Search for Democracy in India,” winning Auther ...

Not democracy

Fellow Americans, are you aware of what is happening with our democracy? It is going away. The Trump-Musk coup is creeping into every aspect of our lives. We are being desensitized to it by the constant barrage of unlawful and dangerous events. Immigrants …

Can democracy and populism coexist?

When defining democracy, the words of Abraham Lincoln—"government of the people, by the people, for the people"—resonate universally. Similarly, Winston Churchill's pragmatic observation reminds us that while democracy may be flawed, it …

Western countries know nothing about democracy — Lukashenko

MINSK, April 10. /TASS. No matter how much the Americans and the French pretend, they have no democracy - only pure totalitarianism, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said in an interview with the Mir broadcaster. Lukashenko praised Mir …

LUCKY MATHEBULA | The budget tussles might be democracy in action

The past 76 years must be understood as a template that worked when one party had absolute government power. The current context cannot be expected to force-fit into what it is not 10 April 2025 - 04:30 The GNU budget debacle will go down in history, …

Is social media threatening democracy?

Social media and specifically the ‘For You' page act as an echo chamber. Photo: Canva/Stock Reading Time: 2 minutes Social media endangers aspects of healthy democracy by discouraging critical thinking and favouring certain narratives Democracy …

Weaving Happiness: World Happiness Foundation and Jaipur Rugs Unite for Artisan Well-Being and Global Harmony

The goal is to create a regenerative loop where artisans, their families, and communities experience well-being from the inside out. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful alliance rooted in purpose, the …

Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada Launches Inaugural Fellows Program to Recognize Nurse Practitioner Excellence

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC) is proud to announce the launch of the NPAC Fellows Program, a prestigious new initiative that recognizes nurse practitioners who …

EricMalley.com Releases Article on Navigating Tariff-Driven Economic Shifts

As global markets grapple with $4 trillion in losses, Eric Malley offers a timely analysis of how stablecoins can emerge as a practical solution. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EricMalley.com announces the release of …

California Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie Removed from 2026 Wikipedia Gubernatorial Candidate List

Sharifah Hardie, a 2026 CA Governor candidate, was removed from Wikipedia’s election list despite an active campaign and public platform. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California gubernatorial candidate …

“They Tried to Keep This Quiet”: Jim Rickards, Former CIA Insider Releases Bombshell Report on America’s Hidden $150 ...

BALTIMORE, April 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For decades, it’s been buried—not just beneath the ground, but beneath red tape, legal jargon, and a thick wall of federal silence. But now, former CIA advisor Jim Rickards is going public with what he calls “ …

LAHC to Honor Senator Sarah Anthony with Excellence and Great Achievements Award at 42nd Annual Awards Gala

LAHC is proud to announce that Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony will receive the Excellence and Great Achievements Award at the LAHC 42nd Annual Awards Gala DEARBORN, MI, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LAHC – Leaders …

Automation Workz launched SenseiiWyze to Increase Falling Consumer Sentiment

Falling Consumer Sentiment is an indication people are feeling less confident about the economy and their personal financial situations. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The economy operates as a never-ending …

FCC Victorville Prison Staff Members Hospitalized After Drug Exposure

VICTORVILLE , CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two staff members at the United States Penitentiary Victorville were rushed to a local hospital on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025, after exposure to an unknown substance. …

Political Thriller 'July 7: Who Killed The President Of Haiti' Secures Global Theatrical Distribution With GVN Releasing

Haitian Film Inks Historic Global Distribution Deal As The Very First Haitian Written & Directed Project Filmed In Haiti To Receive Worldwide Theatrical Debut MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GVN Releasing …

AUVSI Applauds Reforms to Improve Foreign Military Sales Efficiency and Advance U.S. Leadership in Uncrewed Systems

AUVSI supports efforts to streamline FMS and export rules, strengthening U.S. competitiveness in uncrewed systems. ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday evening, President Trump signed a series of …

Urgent Call to Reform Outdated Sexual Violence Laws in Latin America and the Caribbean

Outdated sexual violence laws in Latin America and the Caribbean are failing survivors. A new guide urges consent-based reforms to strengthen legal protections. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across Latin America and the …

Llamado urgente a actualizar la legislación en materia de violencia sexual en América Latina y el Caribe

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- En América Latina y el Caribe, la violencia sexual sigue siendo una de las formas más generalizadas de desigualdad de género, con marcos legales desactualizados y discriminatorios que no …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 12 of Trump’s America

Washington, DC, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/04/11/week-12-of-trumps-america/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article covering a range of developments in Week 12 under …

Justin Sun Confirms Tron’s Support for Liberland’s Blockchain Development ahead of the Republic’s 10th Anniversary

Tron formalizes Justin Sun’s US visit, including meeting President Donald Trump, aimed at pushing Liberland’s agenda DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Justin Sun has confirmed plans to directly support Liberland’s …

Ontario’s Measles Outbreak Requires Much More Visible & Effective Public Health Response

TORONTO, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Health Coalition is raising concerns about the sharp increase in people infected with the measles in Ontario. The data should raise red flags. According to the most recent epidemiological summary from …

ACLJ Files Legal Action on Behalf of Oklahoma Republican Party, Challenging Measure that Violates First Amendment Rights

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ), on behalf of their clients, the Oklahoma Republican Party (OKGOP) and an Oklahoma voter, and working with local counsel, …

USA 2024 general elections: ODIHR observation mission final report

While the general elections in the United States demonstrated the resilience of the country’s democratic institutions, the election process took place in a highly polarized environment. The election was well run, and candidates campaigned freely across the …

OSCE trains Uzbek border and customs officers in identifying suspected foreign terrorist fighters

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the Border Troops and Customs Committee of Uzbekistan, held a national training course on identifying suspected foreign terrorist fighters and other criminals at border crossings in Tashkent …

OSCE PCUz organizes workshop on gender mainstreaming in anti-corruption

On 11 April, the OSCE PCUz organized a workshop on gender mainstreaming in anti-corruption at the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Representatives from government ministries and agencies as well as academia and NGOs were involved in …

OSCE hands over ambulance vehicles and equipment to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs

On 11 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe officially handed over two ambulance vehicles and five sets of equipment to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan. This donation supports the Government of Tajikistan’s …