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Greater Peoria’s League of Women Voters invites local experts to speak at ‘Shine on Democracy’

PEORIA (25News Now) - The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria is continuing its efforts to keep people informed about important issues. The League invited the public to the Universalist Unitarian Church in Peoria to hear from local experts on how the …

Hong Kong's last active pro-democracy group to disband

Executive overreach threatens Ghana’s democracy – Seth Acheampong

Former Eastern Regional Minister, Seth Acheampong, has warned that the unfolding events surrounding the suspension and impeachment of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo expose a dangerous shift in Ghana’s democratic structure, where the Executive is wielding …

Hong Kong's last active pro-democracy group to disband

"We have endured hardships of internal disputes and the near total imprisonment of our leadership while witnessing the erosion of civil society, the fading of grassroots voices, the omnipresence of red lines and the draconian suppression of dissent,…

Tavleen Singh writes: In praise of Democracy

In the week gone by, this newspaper has paid special attention to the Emergency. Long articles have been written by politicians and journalists who remembered what happened during those 19 months 50 years ago, when democracy was replaced by dictatorship. …

‘Bad for democracy’: Home Affairs Minister condemns Terrorgram collective

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has warned that Australia's democracy is under threat following the exposure of a terror plot to kill a New South Wales Labor MP. A plot to attack Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp was allegedly fuelled by the encrypted …

'This is democracy in action' | Voters turn out strong for Virginia's 11th District Firehouse Primary

Voters packed polls across Fairfax County as Republicans and Democrats chose nominees for Virginia’s 11th District special election in September. FAIRFAX, Va. — Voters across Fairfax County showed up in large numbers Saturday to cast ballots in party …

How the Emergency makes us immune to democracy damage

Each year at midnight, June 25-26, I wish my mother a very happy birthday. This year, I was late by 15 minutes as I got caught up 'doing the dishes'. I've put that in quotes not because 'doing the dishes' is a euphemism for some …

Democracy without voters: The origin of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis 

“On matters of security, the bulk (sic) stops at the President’s table.” Bola Ahmed Tinubu, April 2014 On January 26, 2009, Mamman Bello Ali passed away. He was the governor of Yobe state in north-east Nigeria. At around the same time, an anti-terrorism …

JD Vance rejects Democrats' narrative, names the 'real threat to democracy'

Democrats and elements of the liberal media have suggested ad nauseam that President Donald Trump, his supporters, and like-minded Republicans constitute threats to democracy. After a Biden official's group got Trump temporarily removed in 2023 from …

Sadly, “Squid Game” may be right about democracy

The rules are always changing, even when they don’t appear to be. In the opening season of “Squid Game,” players are invited to vote after 255 of their fellow contestants are gunned down in a game of “Red Light, Green Light.” This vote only happens after a …

NPA Chairman Hails Chief Cornelius Adebayo as Hero of Democracy

.Urges South-west, Middle-belt leaders to emulate his legacy Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and National Coordinator of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA ‘23), Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, has paid glowing …

No faith in democracy: CM Siddaramaiah slam RSS leader's call to review Constitution's 'secular', 'socialist' ideals

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday slammed RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale for calling to review the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble of the Constitution. "The RSS believes in …

Violence Against Religious Minorities Undermines India’s Democracy

(ANALYSIS) A new study has found nearly 950 hate-related incidents in India during the first year of the main ruling party’s third term. Religious minorities, especially Muslims and Christians, were the main targets of violence and hate speech. This rise …

Belleview VFW invites students to enter $35K Voice of Democracy essay contest

By Sean Devlin Belleview Memorial VFW Post 8083June 28, 2025 7:20 am BELLEVIEW, FL (352today.com) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Belleview Post 8083 proudly invites local high school students to participate in the 2025-2026 Voice of Democracy …

Right vs Wrong | Ott Observations

Our daily news cycle constantly features district court, appeals court and Supreme Court decisions about actions taken by our executive branch of government. We are a government fighting amongst ourselves.  White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt …

Samura Kamara Vows to Continue Fight for Electoral Justice and Democracy in Sierra Leone

Dr. Samura Kamara, former leader of Sierra Leone’s main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), has reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing electoral justice and restoring democracy in the country, nearly two years after the disputed June 2023 elections. In …

Voter education, civic competence and participatory democracy in Nigeria – Part 3

Young citizens need education, not lamentation… The young unemployed graduates need to know that poor and clueless political leadership that enhances poverty in the land begins with election processes. And the only specific exercise that can change that is …

Rural KZN Village Still Waiting for Electricity 31 Years Into Democracy

Thirty-one years into democracy, residents of Eswati, a remote rural village in Vryheid, northern KwaZulu-Natal, continue to live without electricity, relying only on sporadic access to water as their sole basic service. For 58-year-old Ntombi Mtshali, who …

ViaPath Technologies Voices Strong Support for FCC Waiver Decision

ViaPath Technologies supports FCC’s extension of IPCS rule deadlines, ensuring affordable communication for incarcerated individuals while maintaining security. FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ViaPath …

Sharifah Hardie Focuses on Criminal Justice Reform in California Forward Plan for 2026 Governor Race

Sharifah Hardie’s California Forward Plan prioritizes criminal justice reform, economic growth, and fairness for all Californians in the 2026 Governor race. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 2026 California …

Southern Utah Heat Wave Exposes Hidden Risks in Aging HVAC Systems

Southern Utah heatwave strains old HVACs—S&S Mechanical warns of sudden failures, rising costs, and urges preemptive system checks. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As triple-digit temperatures scorch …

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Verdict Raises Leadership Questions in Black America Says CA Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie

California Governor candidate Sharifah Hardie addresses the leadership crisis in Black America following Diddy's partial conviction. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the high-profile federal trial …

Texas Declares Gold and Silver Legal Tender—Metals Edge Ready to Help Americans Shift to Real Money

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Metals Edge, a premier physical precious metals firm, welcomes the landmark decision by the State of Texas to officially authorize gold and silver as legal tender for day- …

GWG Holdings: Investor Notice and Update June 2025

What Does The Recent $91.3 Million Settlement Approval in GWG Holdings Bankruptcy Mean for Most Investors. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A. (InvestmentFraudLawyers.com), a nationally …

17 Organizations Urge Congress to Confront RFK Jr.’s Attacks on Established Vaccine Science

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, a coalition of 17 leading public health and civil rights organizations—led by the Health Equity Collaborative—sent a letter to leaders in the House and Senate calling on …

CSI Event at the UN Highlights Looming Crisis for Syrian Religious Minorities

Experts Describe Violence Against Alawites, Druze, and Christians Which Has Been Ongoing for Months GENEVA, GE, SWITZERLAND, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Despite some happy words at the beginning of this new interim constitution, it in …

New Political Novel Sparks National Reflection Ahead of Independence Day

Before the fireworks, a question: What if freedom is fading? On July 2, John Brodie begins a five-day campaign to remind America what it’s forgetting. FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 2, 1776, the Continental …

NMAC Announces the Retirement of Longtime Executive Director Paul Kawata Following 2025 USCHA

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After nearly four decades of transformative leadership, Paul Kawata, Executive Director of NMAC (formerly the National Minority AIDS Council), will retire on October 7, 2025, following the …

Tuttle Twins Launches Independence Day Sale to Help Families Teach American History

Massive Discounts on Best-Selling America’s History Books and the Entire Tuttle Twins Academy—Including New U.S. History Courses—July 1–10, 2025. LEHI, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Independence Day, the creators of …

MyCommunity.Today Introduces Mobile-First Platform to Help Small Businesses Engage Customers Without App Downloads

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As mobile usage continues to shape consumer behavior, small businesses are under growing pressure to modernize their digital presence. Responding to this need, MyCommunity.Today has …

Progressive Coalition Project 2029 Releases First Major Policy Brief Calling for Electoral College Reform

800-Member Grassroots Organization Proposes Executive Strategy to Support National Popular Vote Interstate Compact WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Project 2029, an 800-member strong progressive coalition …

Russia’s military presence in post-Assad Syria: A growing security liability undermining stability

Syria witnessed a radical and wide-ranging transformation after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Dec. 8, 2024. Almost immediately, questions arose as to whether Russia would be able to maintain its military bases and political influence in a post- …

Egypt and Saudi Arabia: Any good relationship needs work

It is a particularly exhausting time to be an Arab foreign minister. On June 21, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan reiterated his country’s condemnation of the State of Israel’s “blatant aggression” against the Islamic Republic of Iran during …

Alaska Imaging Joins Strategic Radiology Coalition

Alaska Imaging Associates, LLC—an independent practice of 20 board-certified radiologists in Anchorage, AK—has joined the growing Strategic Radiology network. ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strategic Radiology ( …

Sickle Cell Disease Unites Our Nation; San Rocco Therapeutics Earns Praise from Critics on Both Sides of the Aisle

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a sharply divided political climate, San Rocco Therapeutics (SRT) has done what few thought possible—earned support from both the highest levels of Washington and from those who …

Rev. Darrell Armstrong, Prominent Pastor and Community Leader, Launches Write-In Campaign for Governor of New Jersey

Armstrong Appeals to 2.4 Million Unaffiliated and Millions More Disenfranchised Voters TRENTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rev. Darrell L. Armstrong, a respected pastor and community leader, has declared his candidacy …

Joint Statement: California Stakeholders Condemn Senate Budget Bill’s Historic Threat to SNAP and Families and Workers

PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California’s SNAP stakeholders — including grocers, county administrators, labor unions, public health and anti-hunger advocates — are sounding the alarm on the Senate’s budget …

Main Street Economics Calls Passage of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ a Fiscal Mirage

The So Called Big Beautiful Bill Isn’t Actually 'Beautiful' - Plenty of Positives—But None Are Paid For WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization …