Democracy Newswire

'Disaster for democracy': Readers sound the alarm on AfD in Saxony Anhalt

With what is set to be an historic election in Saxony Anhalt just a couple weeks away, we asked our audience of foreigners in Germany how they're feeling about a potential victory for the far-right, anti-immigration party. In just a couple of weeks, on …

Marcos on Ninoy Aquino Day: Acknowledge the past, protect democracy from disinformation, division

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday called on Filipinos to remain committed to protect democracy, freedom, and unity as the country observed Ninoy Aquino Day. The President also vowed to keep protecting the country’s sovereignty, upholding the rule of …

Bruell column: Democracy is good for business, in Garfield County and everywhere

Whether it’s a coffee shop, bookshop, theater, or restaurant, we all have our favorite spots that make our towns feel like the special places they are. Small businesses form the backbone of the towns throughout our valleys. When local businesses thrive, …

I’d Swim the Atlantic for Tinubu If He Upholds Democracy - Dele Momodu

Publisher and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has said he would go to extraordinary lengths to support President Bola Tinubu if his administration truly upholds the democratic principles they fought for during Nigeria’s military era. Speaking on …

GFA sanctions 2026 Democracy Cup between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko

Popular Ukrainian Official Raises Stakes Against Zelensky With Election Call: Democracy Held 'Hostage'

Ukrainian President Zelensky is once again under immense internal pressure, amid new corruption investigations which run straight through the presidential office as well as growing calls to finally hold elections despite the ongoing war with Russia. …

Nana Ekvtimishvili: Women in Georgia Are Yearning for Justice and Democracy

Exclusive Interview by Guest Writer Shiva Akhavan Rad. Georgian filmmaker and writer Nana Ekvtimishvili explores the quiet struggles behind women’s search for independence, the weight of patriarchal expectations, and the social realities shaping …

Opinion| A new chapter for South Sudan: choosing peace, development, and democracy in 2026

After years of hardship and resilience, South Sudan has an opportunity to turn hope into action. The general election slated for 22 December 2026 can mark the beginning of a more peaceful, prosperous, and democratic future. More than a political contest, …

Why Working‑Class People Account for Around 1% of Lawmakers in the US – and Only 2% in the Average Democracy Around the ...

Yves here. I must confess to a complete lack of awareness of the severity of class bias in legislative positions. That may be in part because many candidates make much of coming from a working class family, which creates the illusion of they themselves …

8/23/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Access National Security News HERE. Access Korean News HERE. National Security News: 1. The collapse of the postwar order:  Realities on democracy and immigration will end it 2. How Pacific nations walk a tightrope between Western security and Chinese …

Islam, Muslims And Democracy

The Debate on Islam and Democracy The debate among scholars, both Western and Islamic, and among Muslims and non-Muslims alike, has long centred on the question of the compatibility or incompatibility of Islam with a representative form of governance model …

VFW Post 9242 announces 2026–2027 Voice of Democracy scholarship competition

Information provided by VFW. Lea este artículo en español aquí. VFW Post 9242 is proud to announce the 2026–2027 Voice of Democracy scholarship competition, an opportunity for local high school students to share their thoughts on America and the lessons …

Osun election: Tinubu played fair, fought for democracy – Adeleke

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday said President Bola Tinubu ensured the governorship election in Osun was free and fair because he fought for democracy. Adeleke was re-elected on August 15 after polling 511,067 votes. Bola Oyebamiji of the …

Osun Election: Tinubu’s Non-Interference Shows Commitment To Democracy — SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume,  has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a true democrat whose commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy is demonstrated by his respect for the independence of the …

Marcos points to disinfo, distrust as threats to democracy in Ninoy Aquino Day message

Cristina Chi - Philstar.com August 21, 2026 | 10:44am MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the late dictator whose martial-law government jailed Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. for nearly eight years, named disinformation and …

Gachagua to Uhuru: We will deal with the government

Audio By Vocalize Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua during a church service at PEFA All Nations, Nyeri on August 23, 2026. [Jane Mugambi, Standard]  Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged retired …

Why Singapore’s Growing Political Diversity Matters

Since the watershed election of 2011, one major trend in Singapore politics has been the growth of alternative political forces to the long-dominant People’s Action Party (PAP). General elections now resemble those in democracies, with all seats contested …

Steve Fratz, Director of Elections: ‘Volunteers preserve democracy’

OAKLAND — Playwright Tom Stoppard once said, “It’s not the voting that’s democracy, it’s the counting. For 23 years, counting the votes and preparing for the next election has been the life’s work of Accident’s Steve Fratz, director of the Garrett County …

Advocate brings voting lesson to Center for Living Independently

Advocate Carlos Ebert Santos brought the nuts and bolts of democracy to the Center for Living Independently last Aug. 18, teaching its consumers why elections matter, how voting works, and, most importantly, why exercising their right to vote matters. …

Alona Lebedieva: 35 Years of Independence – Enough Time to Understand Its Cost

KYIV, UKRAINE, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 24, Ukraine marks 35 years of independence. For a person, 35 is already an age of maturity. For a state, it is a very short period of time. Especially for a country whose history …

One in Nine Greater Manchester Area Businesses Overpaying Business Rate Tax by a Total of £44 Mln

The borough of Rochdale has the worst overpayment rate in England with one in seven overpaying MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One in nine small businesses in the Greater Manchester Area are …

Marsha Blackburn Coloring Book: An Inspirational Trailblazing Story

Tennessee’s First Female U.S. Senator, Marsha Blackburn, Featured in New Inspirational Educational Biographical Coloring Book by Really Big Coloring Books®. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Really Big Coloring …

A Life of Service: Riverside Honors Dell Roberts on His 90th Birthday

RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Riverside will officially recognize the birthday of Dell Roberts with an official Dell Roberts Day on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to celebrate the 90th birthday of community …

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 …