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Published on Feb 4, 2025

Vetting chaos: This is not democracy — Tony Aidoo slams MPs

Dr. Tony Aidoo, a National Democratic Congress (NDC) member and former Ghanaian Ambassador to the Netherlands, has condemned Members of Parliament (MPs) for prioritizing their personal interests over the welfare of the people they are meant to represent. …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Feb 4, 2025

How to fix democracy?

Ancient philosopher Plato may have an answer to why only those skilled in statecraft should rule the unskilled COMMENT | MATTHEW DUNCOMBE | The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, authored around 375BC, has shaped western …

Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left
Published on Feb 4, 2025

We Should Help Iranians Secure Democracy for Themselves

February is a special month for contemporary Iran. That month in 1979, the last monarch, the Shah of Iran was deposed by a broad coalition of Iranian activists and dissidents. It included not only the Islamic theocrats who went on to monopolize power, but …

Source: Townhall - Right-wing
Published on Feb 4, 2025

To Save Democracy, Start Filing Cases

If you were a state senator in 1975 seeking constitutional advice, any competent lawyer would have told you that the reasonable regulation of guns or corporate political speech was well within your authority. A U.S. Representative that same year would have …

Source: Washington Monthly - Center-left
Published on Feb 4, 2025

Following our democracy for Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Click on the image above for the audio. PNS - Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - Democrats protest Elon Musk's meddling in federal payment systems, Trump directs Cabinet secretaries to funnel federal dollars to private and religious schools and Virginia …

Source: Butte News - Montana - Neutral
Published on Feb 4, 2025

Delhi votes today: Homeless, transgenders, and migrants face struggles for ID, democracy

At traffic intersections in Delhi, transgender women, homeless individuals, and children struggle for survival and political recognition. Many lack essential documents for voter registration, and face bureaucratic challenges. Despite this, some will vote …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on Feb 4, 2025

Foreign Hands in Gaza: How the West is Working to Rob Gaza of Democracy

Two US-based private security firms were deployed to the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza. (Photo: via X) By Robert Inlakesh As Western powers push for a new governing structure in Gaza, their moves suggest an agenda that undermines Palestinian self-determination …

Source: The Palestine Chronicle - Left-wing
Published on Feb 4, 2025

Ballot measure battle could curtail SD’s direct democracy

Has South Dakota soured on direct democracy? The answer to that question will be partly answered during the 2025 legislative session, as Republican lawmakers continue a recent trend of trying to restrict the state’s first-in-the-nation initiative and …

Source: Black Hills Pioneer - South Dakota - Neutral
Published on Feb 3, 2025

Red card for greedy intruder: The battle against Saba shows shareholder democracy at its best: ALEX BRUMMER

The bloody nose received by Saba at the hands of retail and professional investors at the Keystone Positive Change and Baillie Gifford US Growth trusts shows shareholder democracy at its best. The effort by financier Boaz Weinstein’s vehicle to decapitate …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Feb 3, 2025

Europeans on democracy’s frontlines offer advice to Americans: never give up

Europeans who witnessed democracy crumble before their eyes have some words of advice for Americans now entering the second Trump era and worrying about the durability of their rights and freedoms: stay united, safeguard your civic institutions and never, …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Feb 3, 2025

Vienna Hosted European Cities Conference on Democracy

The European Cities Conference on Democracy was hosted in Vienna. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons, Dimitry Anikin, CC0 Under the motto "Shaping Together: Democracy and Participation in European Cities," representatives from numerous Central …

Source: Vindobona - Neutral
Published on Feb 3, 2025

JANM’s Democracy Center Reschedules Inaugural Irene Hirano Inouye Distinguished Lecture

Due to the recent Los Angeles fires, the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) has rescheduled the inaugural Irene Hirano Inouye Distinguished Lecture with guest speaker Lonnie G. Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, to Friday, March 14, …

Source: Rafu Shimpo - California - Neutral
Published on Feb 3, 2025

How False Consensus Effects Can Impact Democracy

Recently, I was talking with students in class about self-serving biases that shape our social interactions. We described the classic social psychology phenomenon known as the false consensus effect. This cognitive bias leads individuals to overestimate …

Source: Psychology Today - Label Pending
Published on Feb 3, 2025

‘Pro-Democracy’ Dems Reportedly Look To Delay Election For Stefanik’s Seat In Bid To Water Down House GOP’s Majority

New York Democrats are reportedly plotting to prevent Speaker Mike Johnson from having a full majority as House Republicans work to pass major parts of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. Democratic lawmakers in New York’s state legislature could …

Source: [your]NEWS - Right-wing
Published on Feb 3, 2025

We need to fight for democracy in Slovakia once more

Interview with Samuel Marec, a Slovak translator, publicist and writer. Interviewer: Nikodem Szczygłowski. February 3, 2025 - Nikodem Szczygłowski Samuel Marec - Interviews "Slovakia is Europe". Protest against the Fico government on Freedom …

Source: New Eastern Europe - Neutral
Published on Feb 3, 2025

Disinformation is a major threat to democracy, warns Kurz' former rep

Gerald Fleischmann — the spokesperson for two former Austrian leaders — warns that democracy is at risk from online influencers covertly spreading disinformation. Gerald Fleischmann, former spokesperson of Austrian chancellors Sebastian Kurz and Karl …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Feb 3, 2025

Horizon papers: €62 million cut to democracy and culture research

The latest draft 2025 work programme for culture, creativity and inclusive society research in Horizon Europe shows €62 million in cuts compared to a version we leaked in October. Five democracy and culture research topics have disappeared from the most …

Source: Science|Business - Neutral
Published on Feb 3, 2025

University of Montana receives $500K grant for democracy studies

MISSOULA, Mont. – The University of Montana has secured a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to bolster its new democracy study program. This initiative aims to enhance democratic values and revitalize the humanities at the university. The grant …

Source: KTMF - Montana - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 3, 2025

The Washington Post: Sarah Frostenson named visual enterprise editor for Politics and Democracy

Sarah Frostenson (Photo credit: Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post) Press Release | The Washington Post An announcement from National Editor Mike Semel, Deputy National Editor Amy Fiscus, Senior Politics and Democracy Editor Griff Witte and Politics …

Source: Editor and Publisher - Neutral

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 15:17 GMT

2025 SONA: A new era for South Africa

By Nomonde Mnukwa Since the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) in February last year, our nation has witnessed profound political changes through the establishment of a multi-party government after the seventh democratic elections in May 2024. This outcome …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 10:30 GMT

Top Journalist, Racial Justice Champion Bankole Thompson Keynotes Nation's DEI Leaders Historic Summit

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How are cities that have Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Departments going to fare in the era of the anti-DEI campaign? Do they have a strategy for navigating the current …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 09:49 GMT

Presidency on President Cyril Ramaphosa's upcoming programme

Good morning and welcome to all the media representatives who have joined us in Cape Town and online, for our first Presidency media briefing in the year 2025. We will be discussing the President’s public engagement programme of the President for the …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

Nonpartisan Top Constitutional Scholars and Top Constitutional Lawyers Form Citizens Against donald Trump, Inc. (CAT)

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CAT is a non-partisan, nonprofit corporation made up of Constitutional law professors, Constitutional attorneys and non-attorneys who believe in “We the people…” and our great …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 12:07 GMT

CÔTE d’IVOIRE AMBASSADOR TOURÉ BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FOR DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION

Delegation to travel to Côte d'Ivoire in May 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Côte d'Ivoire has experienced remarkable economic growth since 2012, driven by advancements in infrastructure, …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 08:38 GMT

Lack of accreditation by Tajikistan less than a month before elections makes continuation of OSCE observation mission ...

WARSAW, 4 February 2025 – The lack of assurance by the authorities of Tajikistan that international observers will be accredited has regrettably made it necessary to cancel the observation of the country’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, the OSCE …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 06:37 GMT

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s Oral Reply to Parliamentary Question on Singapore-US relations

QUESTION Mr Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether an assessment of Singapore-US bilateral ties under the Biden administration can be given; (b) what are the key achievements of Singapore-US relations during the …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

Attorney General James and Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Condemn Planned Purge of FBI Agents

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to demand further testimony from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director nominee Kash Patel …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 12:15 GMT

Weird But True: How the Grateful Dead and a New York City Designer Sponsored the 1992 Lithuanian Basketball Team

The True Story Behind Greg Speirs' Legendary Slam-Dunking Skullman Lithuanian Basketball Tie Dye Uniforms NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Lithuanian Olympic Men’s Basketball Team showed up on the …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 12:07 GMT

CÔTE d’IVOIRE AMBASSADOR TOURÉ BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FOR DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION

Delegation to travel to Côte d'Ivoire in May 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Côte d'Ivoire has experienced remarkable economic growth since 2012, driven by advancements in infrastructure, …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 06:07 GMT

Latino Pastor Handling 100 calls and Providing Critical Services for Undocumented Immigrants

Reverend Bolívar Flores: A Pillar of Hope and Assistance for the Undocumented Community in New Jersey JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since the launch of an emergency hotline dedicated to providing …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:12 GMT

ACT Secures Landmark Victory as Cayman Islands Moves Toward Cruise Tourism Referendum on Election Day

GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands is celebrating a hard-fought victory following yesterday’s consensus by the majority of Caymanian lawmakers to move …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 23:34 GMT

Women’s Leadership Advocate Dr. Linda Pajoel Endorses Colleen James for Kitchener Centre MPP

Dr. Linda Pajoel Backs Colleen James, Highlighting the Power of Women’s Leadership and a Shared Commitment to Economic and Community Empowerment. KITCHENER, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Linda Pajoel, a multi-award- …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 22:10 GMT

Defense Secretary Hegseth Asked to Lift Reid Hoffman’s Security Clearance and to Challenge Microsoft Board Membership

FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) today asked Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to lift the security clearance of Reid Hoffman, who until recently was a member of the …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 21:56 GMT

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Named Grand Marshal of the Los Angeles 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade

Rescheduled Parade to Take Place on February 17th, 2025, Following Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade, a cherished celebration of Dr. Martin …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 08:38 GMT

Lack of accreditation by Tajikistan less than a month before elections makes continuation of OSCE observation mission ...

WARSAW, 4 February 2025 – The lack of assurance by the authorities of Tajikistan that international observers will be accredited has regrettably made it necessary to cancel the observation of the country’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, the OSCE …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on February 4, 2025 - 19:05 GMT

Union Budget 2025-26, Kumbh Mela 2025 and India's Employment Revolution – A Pathway to Economic Growth and Global Impact

SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- India's Vision for Job Creation, Economic Development, and Global Positioning: A Detailed Look at the Union Budget 2025-26, Kumbh Mela 2025, and Digital Solutions for …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

Jack Brewer Foundation Awards Scholarships to Children of Incarcerated Fathers

JBF's Faith and Fatherhood Initiative Provides Scholarships to Help Students Overcome Challenges from Fatherlessness and the Criminal Justice System CORAL SPRINGS , FL, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Riggs' 'One Day In The Fall: A Gulf War Story' Receives International Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®

Everett Riggs' 'One Day In The Fall: A Gulf War Story' win is followed by his recent NYC Big Book Award for "Sagebrush Knight: A Fanciful Journey" BOULDER, MT, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Survey Shows DEI Laws Impact College Choices for High School Students

69% of students prefer states that don't restrict colleges' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As discussions around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 16:52 GMT

Connecticut lawmakers consider new bill to ban female genital mutilation/ cutting

Connecticut is one of only nine states without a ban on female genital mutilation/ cutting. Connecticut lawmakers have a crucial three-month window to ban it. HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Optimism is …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 16:19 GMT

USHBC Supports Confirmation of Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the Senate’s confirmation of Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as the next U.S. Secretary of Energy. A …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 16:09 GMT

Global Youth Action Fund 2025 Applications Now Open to All Students

Empowering Young Changemakers to Drive Global Impact WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Baccalaureate (IB) is launching for the third year the Global Youth Action Fund, an award open to …

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Published on February 4, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Patent Attorney Bao Tran Discusses Critical Challenges and Solutions Thereto for In-House IP Counsels in 2025

Are there "bulletproof" solutions for challenges in patent drafting, prosecution, and enforcement in 2024? Patent Attorney Tran explores possible solutions. PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 01:31 GMT

Rebalancing Russia’s Mediterranean strategy: From showing the flag to retreating to the gray zone

Due to the peculiarities of Russia’s system of government, its authorities routinely demonstrate a rather notorious trait: a stubborn unwillingness to admit mistakes, while confidently claiming their own righteousness. As a result, the official list of …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 01:10 GMT

OSCE Mission to Montenegro publishes fifth survey on public trust in State Prosecutor's Office

The public perception survey, indicates an improvement in the public perception of the State Prosecutor's Office, but also identifies potential challenges and opportunities for improvement. The research shows that 42% of respondents reported a very …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 00:02 GMT

Déclaration de Teamsters Canada sur la guerre commerciale entre le Canada et les États-Unis

LAVAL, Québec, 04 févr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- François Laporte, président national de Teamsters Canada, a émis la déclaration suivante au sujet de la guerre commerciale entre les États-Unis et le Canada : « La déclaration de guerre économique de Donald …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 00:02 GMT

Teamsters Canada Statement on US-Canada Trade War

LAVAL, Quebec, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- François Laporte, National President of Teamsters Canada, issued the following statement on the United States-Canada trade war: “Donald Trump’s declaration of economic war against Canada has united our …

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