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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 …

The last Hong Kong pro-democracy party that held street protests disbands

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

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,…

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'I hold all the levers': Trump hints he'll overturn election result in NYC

President Donald Trump vowed to be the savior of New York City as he declared war on the Democratic Party’s nominee for mayor — a man who won overwhelming support from primary voters in a democratic election. With no evidence, Trump declared Zohran Mamdani …

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 …

The Ritual Of Ribbon-Cutting And Psychology Of Democracy

1 In Nigeria today, the rib­bon-cutting ritual has be­come a staple of political life—Presidents, and gover­nors across the states, irrespec­tive of region or party affiliation, have made a habit of turning project commissioning into high drama. We’ve …

NGE Convention: Mbah Canvasses Greater Govt, Media Trust To Drive Democracy

Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has canvassed greater trust and cooperation between government at all levels and the media to drive democracy and development. He described both as co-authors of the nation’s future. He made the call during the opening …

Saturday 7/5: San Jose: Free America! Protest Supporting Democracy & Civil Rights

CELEBRATE FREEDOM. IGNITE YOUR REBELLION Protest in San Jose on July 5, 2025 at 5:30 - 7 PM Info: https://action.womensmarch.com/events/san-jose-ca-free-america-weekend Independence Day is about the fight for freedom. The American …

Democracy dies at midnight in Ohio Statehouse: Letter from the Editor

We’ve all heard the analogy about the frog who’s unaware the water it’s in is boiling, because the pot was cool when he climbed in and the temperature was raised slowly without the frog noticing tiny temperature bumps. The point is that we get into …

Murphy Decries SCOTUS Rulings — 'Assisting' Trump in Undermining Democracy

Senator Chris Murphy said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the Supreme Court was “assisting” the President Donald Trump administration in undermining our democracy. Host Kristen Welker said, “Staying on the topic of the law, as you know, the Supreme …

We will all be dead by 2030, credentialed forecast on artificial intelligence predicts

Political Mercury By Douglas Burns 7/2/2025 Photography by Jason Walsmith The opening line of AI 2027, a forecast about the exponential explosion of artificial intelligence, is jaw-dropping. “We predict the impact of superhuman AI over the next …

Liberland Announces July 2025 Congressional Election Results

Seven Global Leaders Elected Through Blockchain-Based Democratic System LIBERLAND, SERBIA, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Free Republic of Liberland today announced the results of its fourth Congressional Election, conducted entirely …

SlapBak Drops the Mic with 'It’s Only America' — The Protest Anthem of a Generation

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a cultural moment where shouting often replaces listening and ideology overshadows empathy, SlapBak frontman Jara Harris is making noise for all the right reasons. The band’s …

Siila Watt-Cloutier Offers Radical Hope in a New Podcast Series

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) at the University of Victoria is proud to present A Radical Act of Hope, a new podcast featuring the story of Inuk climate …

PATG Creates Advisory Board to Guide Critical Tax, Economic Policies for Family Offices, Successful Family Businesses

Five Member Group Offers Private Equity, Entrepreneur, and Legal Insights WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Policy and Taxation Group, advocates on Capitol Hill for family offices and successful family-owned …

Georgia Celebrates Third Year of Muslim American Heritage Month, Leading National Recognition

Voices of Muslims (VoM) continues advocacy as Georgia sets precedent for nationwide Muslim American heritage recognition ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Georgia marks its third consecutive year celebrating Muslim …

CSR Europe Welcomes New Board and Reaffirms its Commitment to Turning Sustainability into Value at 2025 General Assembly

A new leadership cycle begins as members, policymakers, and partners align on the path from compliance to competitiveness. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the face of regulatory complexity, shifting global ESG narratives …

CSI Backs Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh in DC

Eibner Joins Swiss Parliamentarians and ex-Armenian Foreign Minister for Congressional Briefing WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next week, CSI’s President John Eibner will join two Swiss members of parliament - …

AIDA Country Report on Serbia – Update on 2024

|Published on: 3rd July 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Serbia provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and content of …

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 …

Trump’s Middle East policy arrives at a temporary and fragile limbo

Domestic politics has taken center stage in the United States as Congress struggles to pass President Donald Trump’s proposed budget plan under an aggressive deadline. But July is also shaping up as a pivotal month for Trump’s foreign policy in the Middle …

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 …