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Breaking: "What we will do if 2027 election is not fair", Obi, Sowore, Atiku speak tough

Multiple candidates at a Democracy and Governance forum on Monday, August 24, responded to a direct question about accepting the January 16, 2027 election result Several candidates said they would only accept the outcome if the election was free, fair, and …

Housing estate near A303 denied after government decision

Daniel Mumby and Local Democracy Reporter 16:00, 24 Aug 2026 Proposed site of 150 homes on Broadway Hill in Horton(Image: Daniel Mumby) Plans for 150 homes near the A303 in Somerset are officially dead in the water after the government declined to call in …

Federal Court Strikes Down Trump’s Discriminatory 75-Country Visa Ban, Democracy Forward Reports

US supreme court rules Trump can proceed with crackdown on mail-in voting

Donald Trump’s administration can proceed with a nationwide crackdown on mail-in voting, the US supreme court has ruled, approving its emergency appeal. It remains unclear, however, how his administration can implement the decision in time for the midterm …

U.S. urges new U.N. sanctions to spur rivals in Sudan to negotiate an end to war

UNITED NATIONS — The United States is urging beefed-up U.N. sanctions against the warring parties in Sudan to build pressure on them to negotiate an end to the fighting that has killed at least 59,000 people, displaced some 13 million and pushed many parts …

Why Taiwan matters for Americans

OPINION: China is slowly encircling Taiwan. President Xi Jinping has made it clear that he seeks to conquer Taiwan, and his military has developed the capabilities to do so. Taiwan’s security is in the balance, but so is America’s. Americans should …

Washington Post columnist rehired after being laid off for comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination

A private arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate opinion columnist Karen Attiah with back pay, after the newspaper fired her in September over social media posts about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.The ruling, made …

International Observatory for Democracy in Armenia (IODA) to Host Press Conference on Armenia

YEREVAN, Armenia — The International Observatory for Democracy in Armenia (IODA) will hold an online press conference on 25 August 2026 to present its assessment of Armenia’s institutional and political developments following the 7 June 2026 parliamentary …

Laramie: Democracy's disease and the DSA test

An article in Al Jazeera begins with, “Tehran is under tremendous economic pressure. But we need to bear in mind that Iran’s political system is ultimately a very repressive one. It’s not that people making decisions directly care about the plight of the …

Sittingbourne residents fight to save green space from Kent Council park sell-off

Simon Finlay, Local Democracy Reporter 15:06, 24 Aug 2026 Residents protesting against plans that could see an area of open space in Sittingbourne be made available to housing developers(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) Residents are concerned …

Letter: Trump administration continues to suppress media

Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Trump administration continues to suppress media Of the many efforts by the Trump administration to undermine our democracy, one of the most concerning is its suppression …

Design Democracy 2026 is back with its 4th edition bringing 200+ brands to HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad

VMPL New Delhi [India], August 21: Design Democracy, India's most celebrated design show and the country's leading stage for design, art, and innovation, is all set to return to Hyderabad on 18, 19, and 20 September 2026 at the HITEX Exhibition …

Electoral Violence, Impunity and Nigeria’s Democracy

EDGY OPTIMIST By Obinna Chima                                                                                                                                                                                                                Osun election may …

GFA sanctions 2026 Democracy Cup between Heartsof Oak, Kotoko

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has sanctioned the 2026 Democracy Cup match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The third edition of the fixture will be played on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, with kick-off …

Plans to reopen historic Margate Winter Gardens concert venue move forward

Daniel Esson, Local Democracy Reporter 14:57, 24 Aug 2026 Margate Winter Gardens seen from above(Image: Lee Evans Partnership LLP) Plans to revive a much-loved concert venue have taken a significant step forward, with a final decision expected within the …

H. Carl Mueller: Build your family’s legacy by investing in democracy

H. Carl MuellerAug. 21, 2026, 5:03 a.m. CT The article suggests creating a "Living Legacy" gift to support community and government as the nation's 250th anniversary approaches. A free press is essential for democracy, but the financial base …

Arkansas Supreme Court rejects bid to save direct democracy ballot initiative

A campaign to bolster direct democracy in Arkansas suffered a setback this week, when the state supreme court dismissed a lawsuit to put a pro-direct democracy ballot measure before voters this November. If passed, the initiative would have prevented the …

MAC calls for release of pro-democracy HK activists

The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) yesterday called for the immediate release of two Hong Kong pro-democracy activists after Hong Kong’s Court of First Instance convicted them and the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic …

Matt Goodwin’s polling station poppycock

“As the elections watchdog is urged to investigate illegal ‘family voting’… It saddens me to say it, but the only way we can safeguard our precious democracy is to have police officers at every polling station,” was the not-exactly-GOTCHA headline atop a …

LGBTQ+ Higher Education Pioneer Shane Windmeyer Launches Private College Consulting with SafeSpaceonCampus.com

Campus Pride founder & Campus Pride Index creator Shane Windmeyer offers personalized LGBTQ+ college guidance for families, plus consulting & training CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As LGBTQ+ students …

NAACP California Hawaii State Conference Supports Prop 38 to Advance Immunology Medical Research & Life-Saving Cures

Growing coalition supports breakthrough immunology medical research to help prevent and cure cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and other devastating illnesses SACRAMENTO, NV, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the NAACP …

Eden Gordon Media Partners with America’s Women to Inform and Engage Women Voters Nationwide

Eden Gordon Media Partners with America’s Women to Inform and Engage Women Voters Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eden Gordon Media, LLC, is proud to be partnering with America’s Women, a national movement …

National Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion Launches September 1

A national alliance for inclusion practitioners opens to the public in a free online event on September 1, and opens Founding Membership the same day. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A national coalition created …

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. …