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Published on Jun 13, 2025

Commentary: Fighting for democracy, one peaceful protest at a time

May 30 marked my fifth protest this year. Despite the rain, a solid group of us showed up — some new faces, some familiar — all united by a shared belief: the direction our leaders are taking in Washington and Tallahassee does not reflect our values. We …

Source: Orlando Sentinel - Florida - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Democracy Day: Kate Henshaw expresses sadness over state of nation

By Seyi Babalola Kate Henshaw, a Nigerian actress and activist, has expressed sadness at the state of the country. Henshaw said that Nigeria’s 26 years of unbroken democracy had produced nothing, and that the country’s democratic experience meant little to …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on 09:52 GMT

Somalia opposition rejects dialogue with President amid political deadlock

Mogadishu — Somalia’s opposition leaders have twice rejected calls for a political dialogue initiated by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, resulting in the failure of both attempts to hold the talks, sources say. The opposition, led by former presidents …

Source: Shabelle Media Network - Indeterminate
Published on 05:49 GMT

More than 10,000 People Protest Trump in Santa Barbara on No Kings Day

In what appears to be the largest protest ever in Santa Barbara, more than 10,000 people gathered near the waterfront Saturday to protest the policies of President Trump, as part of the national No Kings rallies across the nation. Activists covered the …

Source: Noozhawk - California - Pending
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Following our democracy for Friday, June 13, 2025

Click on the image above for the audio. PNS - Friday, June 13, 2025 Democrats demand answers on CA Sen. Padilla's handcuffing and removal from a DHS news conference. Defense Secretary Hegseth defends the administration's protest response as …

Source: Butte News - Montana - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Democracy: PDP, ADC, SDP take on Tinubu on opposition comment

“Opposition party leaders strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu yesterday for publicly gloating over the internal conflicts within their parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. During a Democracy Day address to a joint session of the National …

Source: Trust TV - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 13, 2025

What we have in Nigeria is civilian rule, not full democracy – Fayemi

Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi believes Nigeria still falls short of true democracy 26 years after transitioning to civilian rule. Fayemi Speaking on Channels Television’s Democracy Day program, He emphasized that while elections have become …

Source: Trust TV - Indeterminate
Published on 09:18 GMT

Littwin: Just before the wild weekend, California Sen. Alex Padilla learned where things are heading

The Sunday column is a big deal, at least for columnists. In the old days when newspapers ruled the journalistic world, you were writing that day for the biggest audience of the week, which conveyed a certain prestige to the author (or so these authors …

Source: The Colorado Sun - Center-left
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Rivers: Senator Dickson Receives Commendation For Defending Democracy

1 Samuel Ogidan Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has been commended for speaking truth to power by condemning the anti-democratic actions of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on Jun 13, 2025

The price of democracy

In conventional terms, democracy is a government by the people, of the people and for the people. In a dictatorship, it is a government of authoritarian rule in which in most cases, the people’s rights, freedoms and liberties are trampled upon by state …

Source: The Point - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 13, 2025

June 12, Democracy Day: Tinubu Reflects On The Past—Natasha ...

June 12 is more than a date—it is a question that refuses to go away. It asks Nigeria: what did we fight for, and what have we become? On this Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu stood where many expected him to—with history. He spoke of legacy, sacrifice …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

'This is not democracy' — Senator Dickson accuses Akpabio of silencing him during Tinubu’s speech

Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson, has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio violated his constitutional right during President Bola Tinubu’s 2025 Democracy Day address to the National Assembly. Speaking to journalists shortly after the joint …

Source: Pulse - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Tinubu’s Democracy Is For Looters, Not The People – Civil Society Coalition Slams June 12 Address To National Assembly

A coalition of civil society organisations, under the banner of the Network of Abuja Left Groups and Social Action, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of overseeing a government characterised by repression, economic hardship, and elite self …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on Jun 13, 2025

NRM disowns Edozie Njoku, accuses him of undermining democracy

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has dissociated itself from Chief Edozie Njoku’s claims to the party’s national leadership, describing his actions as a threat to internal party democracy and the rule of law. The party raised the alarm over what it …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Nigeria’s democracy not working, says Afejuku

A retired professor of English at the University of Benin, Prof. Tony Afejuku, has described Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration as hollow, declaring that there is nothing worth celebrating in the country’s democratic experience. Speaking in Asaba, Afejuku …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

LETTER: Fighting for Democracy and Education

I served in FORECON for 15 years. Not once in that time was I ever ordered to turn against my own country. What the President of the United States is doing is not only unlawful and unconstitutional—it is inflammatory, dangerous, and a blatant show of …

Source: Cache Valley Daily - Utah - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Actress Kate Henshaw Speaks on Nigeria's Democracy

Nigerian actress and activist, Kate Henshaw has expressed sadness over the state of the nation. Henshaw said there was nothing to show for Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, stating that the country’s democratic experience means nothing to …

Source: Nigerian Eye - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Democracy Day: Mutfwang pardons two convicts, calls for collective efforts to strengthen democracy

Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau State, has granted absolute pardon to two convicts, Danjuma George and Yilmenen Bala, who demonstrated genuine remorse after their conviction for different offenses. This was in a symbolic gesture to mark this year’s …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Jun 13, 2025

Speak out over and over to defend our democracy

Letter to the editor Dear Editor, We are the Women’s Political Action Group, launched by a group of mostly retired teachers in 2016. We are guided by the principles laid out in the Declaration of Independence— that all people are endowed with certain …

Source: Tompkins Weekly - New York - Pending

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Stow, MA Select Board Sends Request to State Leaders to Issue a Proclamation to Support Democracy

Town that sent Minutemen to the Battle of Concord-Lexington calls on State to take action to protect democracy STOW, MA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 13:35 GMT

No Kings: Eastern Shore Community Joins National Movement to Defend Democracy

Cambridge protest joins 2,000+ nationwide demanding democracy over dictatorship and rejecting Trump-style authoritarianism. No kings, no exceptions. CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, June 14 from 4:00 …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 16:55 GMT

Statement from Auditor Blaha on Targeted Shooting of Two Minnesota Lawmakers - For June 14, 2025

Contact: Nadine Kottom-Dale | 612-391-7000 SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha released a statement regarding the targeted shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers early this morning. "I’m heartbroken and outraged by the targeted attack …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

Governor Kotek, Oregon State Police Superintendent Codding Issue Statement Ahead of Weekend Demonstrations

Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon State Police Superintendent Casey Codding issued a statement ahead of the weekend at which time several pre-planned demonstrations throughout the state are expected to take place in opposition to the Trump …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 19:43 GMT

Attorney General Tong Secures Decision Blocking Trump’s Unlawful Elections Order

Press Releases 06/13/2025 Attorney General Tong Secures Decision Blocking Trump’s Unlawful Elections Order (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today issued a statement on a decision by the District Court for the District of Massachusetts …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 19:41 GMT

Attorney General James Defends Lifesaving Foreign Aid Programs

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration’s illegal attempts to halt billions of dollars of funding for foreign assistance programs at the United States …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 19:40 GMT

Attorney General James Wins Court Order Blocking the President’s Unconstitutional Attempt to Seize Control of Elections

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today won a court order halting the federal administration’s unlawful attempt to seize control of the nation’s elections via executive order. On April 3, Attorney General James and a coalition of 18 other …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

Days Before Bonn, Women Political Leaders & Experts Call for Global Solutions To Counter Government Inaction on Climate

Global experts demanded an end to fossil fuel extraction and highlighted solutions and strategies to address the climate crisis and democratic backsliding CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 11th, women climate leaders …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 14:42 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 21 of America's Progress under President Trump

Washington D.C., June 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- You can find the article here: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/06/14/week-21-of-americas-progress-under-president-trump/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article on the …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 19:47 GMT

Critical Ballot Info from Todd J. Stein as Early Voting Begins for District Leader AD76 Part A

Todd J. Stein Heads Into Early Voting for District Leader AD76 Part A with Critical Ballot Instructions for Voters NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As early voting begins this weekend, Todd J. Stein, …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Legislature Restores $40 Million for LGBTQ+ Health Equity Programs in State Budget

California LGBTQ+ Leaders Call on Governor Newsom to Maintain Health Equity Funding in Final Budget Agreement SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California Health Equity Coalition strongly commends the State …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Moving Ahead Services Successfully Completes Major Election Equipment Deployment Across Allegheny County

Local moving company delivers 633 polling machines and essential equipment to over 400 locations in coordinated two-week operation PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moving Ahead Services, a trusted local moving …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Stow, MA Select Board Sends Request to State Leaders to Issue a Proclamation to Support Democracy

Town that sent Minutemen to the Battle of Concord-Lexington calls on State to take action to protect democracy STOW, MA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

Disrupted flight compensation has lost a third of its purchasing power

VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the EU considers tightening eligibility criteria under the EU261 regulation, flight compensation company Skycop warns that current compensation amounts have lost at least a third of their real …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

U.S. Army’s Recruiting Transformation Reveals Strategic Blueprint for Internal Communications Success

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new analysis from RAPP’s Senior Vice President of Account Leadership, Cecil Wolberton, positions the U.S. Army’s revamped recruiting approach as a model for corporate communicators aiming …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 01:08 GMT

Special Briefing: Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear program

Ross Harrison Senior Fellow In what appears to be a bold attempt to cripple Iran’s nuclear program in its June 13 attacks on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities across the country, Israel seems to be applying tactics drawn from its 2024 playbook for …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

KiDS Campaign Rallies World on Father’s Day with Launch of Global Warning Label Day

Partnership of nearly 40 organizations on 6 continents demand action from Big Tech Executives on Father's Day in many countries across the world BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With just days to go before …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

G7 LEADERS URGED TO STRENGTHEN BRAIN HEALTH TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH AND STABILIZE HEALTH COSTS

As the cost of brain conditions is expected to balloon to $16 trillion by 2030, G7 leaders and Canada are uniquely positioned to deliver solutions. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A growing international coalition …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Dr. Bernard WH Jennings Appointed to Board of Foundation for Youth and Economic Development

Dr. Bernard WH Jennings joins FYED Board to expand youth justice, economic access, and equity programs across Miami-Dade. MIAMI-DADE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development for Miami-Dade’s youth and …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 10:31 GMT

Leaving California Launches New Community Skool Platform to Support Californians Seeking a Fresh Start

Riots, fires, cost of living, and lower quality of life have pushed many over the edge ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leaving California, the nation’s leading relocation movement for Californians seeking a better life …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 22:23 GMT

In NCLA Amicus Win, Supreme Court Revives Innocent Family’s Suit over FBI’s Wrong-House Raid

Washington, DC, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously reversed the Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ dismissal of Martin v. United States, an Atlanta family’s Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) suit against the government …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 10:18 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Suspension of GDP Warrant Payments Is in the Interest of the Economy

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the end of May, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine confirmed that it would not proceed with the scheduled GDP warrant payment of $665 million due on June 2. This decision stems from the …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 21:21 GMT

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative on Youth, Peace and Security concludes visit to North Macedonia and ...

The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative on Youth, Peace and Security, Santeri Leinonen, concluded a visit to North Macedonia on 10 and 11 June, and to Montenegro from 11 to 13 June. Throughout the visit, Leinonen met with government …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 21:21 GMT

Second Central Asian regional simulation-based training strengthens joint response to human trafficking

Over 130 practitioners from Central Asia and Türkiye gathered this week at Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, for a five-day regional simulation-based training exercise on combating trafficking in human beings. The training was opened by Nurlanbek Azygaliev, Vice …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 21:21 GMT

OSCE Secretary General concludes visit to Norway, participates in international seminar on 50th anniversary of Helsinki ...

OSLO, 13 June 2025 — OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded today his first official visit to Norway, where he held meetings with high-level officials and delivered the keynote speech in the international seminar, "Security and …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 19:25 GMT

Engine Technology Forum Praises EPA Proposal of New Renewable Fuel Standards

Washington, D.C., June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Engine Technology Forum (ETF) issued the following statement from Executive Director Allen Schaeffer about today’s action by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishing new renewable …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 07:04 GMT

Industry takes unprecedented step to drive Antarctic marine protection

At the UN Ocean Conference 2025, Aker QRILL Company announced its ongoing advocacy and amitions to protect 70% of the Antarctic Peninsula. NICE, FRANCE, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- (𝘕𝘐𝘊𝘌, 𝘍𝘙𝘈𝘕𝘊𝘌 – 12 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦 2025) 𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 …

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Published on June 13, 2025 - 17:12 GMT

NCLA, Shanmugam Ask Supreme Court to Grant Cert. Petition, Fix 4th Am. Rights for Crypto Records

Washington, DC, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance and renowned Supreme Court advocate Kannon Shanmugam have filed a reply brief urging the high court to hear NCLA’s Harper v. Faulkender appeal and reform the “third-party …

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