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Published on Jun 19, 2025

Is America heading toward autocracy under Trump? Obama’s stark warning for the world’s oldest democracy

Former US President Barack Obama has issued a rare and pointed warning about the health of American democracy—drawing unsettling comparisons to autocratic regimes abroad. Speaking at a public forum in Hartford, Connecticut, on Tuesday evening, Obama …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on Jun 19, 2025

How the Arsenal of Democracy Can Get Back on its Feet with Some Help from the Past

More than a decade before American troops fought their way ashore in Normandy and Okinawa, the U.S. military noted that “the success of a modern fighting force is directly and immediately dependent on the ability of the Nation’s resources to satisfy …

Source: War on the Rocks - Neutral
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Wendell P. Noble: A response to the letter from Lonnie Poland about the Milton Selectboard

Letters to the editor are brief reader responses to stories and opinion pieces published by VTDigger. Letters give voice to community members and do not represent VTDigger’s views. To submit a letter, follow the instructions here. Dear Editor, I read, with …

Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left
Published on Jun 19, 2025

EU Commissioner Raises Concern About Legal Changes in Hungary

Recent changes to Hungarian law give reason for concern, the European Union's commissioner for justice, democracy, and the rule of law said in Strasbourg on Wednesday, adding that "the so-called child protection law breaches EU law on a number of …

Source: XpatLoop - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Obama brands Trump administration 'consistent with autocracies' in warning on future of US democracy

In a rare set of public remarks, Former President Barack Obama is speaking out about the future of American democracy, warning that the country is "dangerously close" to normalizing behavior "consistent with autocracies." Obama spoke …

Source: The Mirror US - Left-wing
Published on Jun 19, 2025

‘Why I Decided To Move to Ukraine to the Frontline in Kharkiv’: Interview With Czech Journalist Adéla Knapová

By Filip Noubel Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city in the east, is only 30 kilometers from the border with Russia, which is now the frontline. Before the February 2022 full-scale invasion by Russia, it was home to nearly 1.5 million people and acted …

Source: The Good Men Project - California - Left-wing
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Budapest Pride ban threat sets up EU-Hungary showdown

Members from across the European Parliament's political spectrum on Wednesday condemned Hungary's likely ban of an upcoming Pride event in Budapest and called on the EU executive branch to intervene. In March, the Hungarian Parliament passed a bill …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Obama warns America is ‘dangerously close’ to moving away from democracy

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Jun 18, 2025

PN MEPs ‘uncover hypocrisy about the rule of law and democracy’ by voting with far-right – PL

The Labour Party on Wednesday criticized what it called "the double standards and hypocrisy" of the Nationalist Party which in Malta says one thing, and in European fora does otherwise. The last issue concerns a vote by MEPs on a report on human …

Source: The Malta Independent - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Navratilova hits out at Trump: 'I wouldn't go to live in the US today because it's not a democracy'

ANDRÉS GARCÍA PATRICK SPENCER Actualizado 18/06/2025 - 13:11 CDT It was 1975 when Martina Navratilova left her native Czechoslovakia to seek asylum in the United States. She wanted to be the number one tennis player in the world and in her country, …

Source: MARCA - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Tennis legend would never have defected to Donald Trump's America - 'Not a democracy'

Christopher Bucktin United States Editor 09:59 ET, 18 Jun 2025 Tennis legend Martina Navratilova says she’d never have defected to the US if Donald Trump had been in power. The nine-time Wimbledon champion, who became one of the most famous Cold War …

Source: Irish Star - Center-left
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Elections in Poland and Romania: What do the results mean for Europe?

Both elections tested democratic resilience and, while confirming the status quo on most EU policies, showed that anti-establishment sentiment is here to stay. Over the past month, pivotal elections took place in Poland and Romania. In Bucharest, a …

Source: PubAffairs Bruxelles - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Online Event: State of Delusion: Slovakia’s Descent into Conspiracism

How far can Robert Fico go in using disinformation and extremism to consolidate power in Slovakia – and what does it mean for the EU? Join us on 26 June at 3:00 PM CEST / 9:00 AM EDT for a Zoom discussion about the growing alliance between political …

Source: Visegrad Insight - Center-left
Published on Jun 18, 2025

“Hate speech is a challenge to democracy itself” – Council of Europe Secretary General opens No Hate Speech Week in ...

Strasbourg, 18.06.2025 – “Hate speech is not an isolated issue, but a part of a deeper challenge – to trust, to truth, to democracy itself,” stated Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset at the opening of the No Hate Speech Week in Strasbourg …

Source: Aravot - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 18, 2025

The retreat of democracy and the age of illusions

Democracy, as once imagined, was never truly born in the way its idealists had hoped. It arrived not as a promise fulfilled, but as a compromise negotiated, partial, flawed and vulnerable. We envisioned it as a system that would guarantee dignity, equality …

Source: Pakistan Today - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 18, 2025

How Viktor Orbán Turned Hungary into a Corruption State Backed by Brussels Cash

1It was once said that Hungary had shaken off the iron grip of Soviet communism only to discover, three decades later, a velvet glove concealing a clenched fist. Under Viktor Orbán, the country’s longest-serving post-communist prime minister, Hungary has …

Source: EUToday - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2025

Hungary and Slovakia break EU consensus with veto move

“Brussels has bowed to Kyiv” with a plan “devised by” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky aimed at creating impossible conditions for importing Russian energy, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of …

Source: Daily News Hungary - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Czech Government Faces No-Confidence Vote

(MENAFN) Czech legislators are preparing to cast their votes on Wednesday regarding a no-confidence motion against the ruling coalition cabinet headed by Prime Minister Petr Fiala. This comes in the aftermath of an intense and lengthy parliamentary …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 18, 2025

EC is concerned about proposed changes to Slovak constitution

The European Commission is concerned about the changes to the Slovak constitution, which the left-right cabinet of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico tried to push through the country’s parliament this week. Provisions about the primacy of the Slovak …

Source: BNE Intellinews - Neutral

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Sons in the Shadow: Surviving the Family Business as an SOB* (*Son of the Boss) — a book embodying American spirit

A page-turning family saga celebrating entrepreneurial spirit, free enterprise, commitment to democracy, religious liberty, journalistic integrity and education PEORIA, IL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newly released book …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 18:53 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses 30th anniversary of the Constitutional Court, 20 Jun

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Friday 20 June 2025, deliver the keynote address at the 30th anniversary since the establishment of the Constitutional Court in South Africa. The anniversary will take place at Braamfontein Constitution Hill in …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

Governor Newsom on Fox News: “Trump is trying to destroy our democracy. Do not let him”

News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced that this year, the state recovered 113,245 stolen items worth nearly $6.5 million. In May alone, arrests were up almost 130%, stolen assets recovered were up 65%, and the value of the items recovered …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 15:26 GMT

OP-ED: The fall of the Dutch government – that took longer than expected

By Michiel Kruyt and Femke de Vries On 3 June, the Dutch government collapsed. Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), walked out of the four-party coalition over a created dispute on asylum policy, effectively bringing down the …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 11:41 GMT

International Relations and Cooperation hosts high-level dialogue focussing on the challenges of advancing democratic ...

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a high-level dialogue focussing on the challenges of advancing democratic governance in the Global South. Held in partnership with the International Institute for Democracy and …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 11:29 GMT

Estonia imprisons reporter over working with Russian press

(MENAFN) An Estonian court has handed down a six-year prison sentence to journalist Svetlana Burtseva for treason and violating Western sanctions due to her involvement with Russian media, state broadcaster ERR reported on Wednesday. Burtseva, 58, a …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 16:44 GMT

UK and US Celebrate Enduring 'Special Relationship' with Rededication of Washington Statue in London’s Trafalgar Square

In a celebration of enduring friendship and shared ideals the UK and the USA have united to rededicate the George Washington Statue in Trafalgar Square, London. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a celebration of …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

A divided and distracted America edges towards another major Middle East war

As the world watches and waits to see whether the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates into a wider war and whether the United States gets more directly involved, Americans remain sharply divided and mostly distracted by events closer to home, for …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 21:32 GMT

Valerie Roehrs to Officially Launch Campaign for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 4

DENTON COUNTY, TX, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Valerie Roehrs, a second-generation Texan, lifelong rancher, and successful small business owner, will officially launch her campaign for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 4 …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

South Coast Chorale to Present Special 35th Anniversary Concert on June 28

‘35’ is a Pride month tribute to the power of music to connect us all LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, June 28 at the University Theater located on the CSULB campus in Long Beach, the South Coast …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

AMMWEC Announces Changemakers Award Recipient for July 21st Conference in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) is proud to announce that Mr. Adam Reingold and The House of Ruach Foundation, will be honored as a …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 16:09 GMT

TOOTRiS Bolsters Government Solutions with Addition of Public Policy Strategist Kelly Davydov

Veteran systems-builder to expand state and CCR&R collaboration on Child Care modernization SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With nearly two decades of experience building early childhood systems and driving …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 15:07 GMT

Agentes Aduanales de CAAAREM respaldan con plan integral operativos de Secretaría de Economía para combatir contrabando

Proponen la creación del Observatorio del Fraude Comercial para combatir el contrabando conjuntamente con los sectores productivos más afectados CIUDAD DE MEXICO, CDMX, MEXICO, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- - Proponen la creación del Observatorio …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 14:24 GMT

Michelman Names Recipients of $750,000 Donation Pledge

75th Anniversary Contribution Supports Global Organizations Advancing STEM, Environmental Stewardship, and Social Impact CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michelman is fulfilling its 75th anniversary pledge …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

TOOTRiS Names Jillian Ritter as Director of Early Childhood Systems

Trusted early education expert to strengthen Child Care systems through innovation and public-sector partnerships SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With more than 25 years of experience in early childhood …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Global Citizen NOW: Sevilla Featuring Pedro Sánchez, Ursula von der Leyen, Mia Mottley, Gaston Browne & More

Hosted by Actress, Humanitarian, and Global Citizen Ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Citizen, the world’s leading advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, today …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 11:37 GMT

Supreme Court Limits Family Rights

The Stonewall Democratic Club condemns SCOTUS for denying families the right to provide lifesaving care for transgender children. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2025 Contact: press …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 10:50 GMT

தமிழரசுக்கட்சி மற்றும் தமிழ் மக்கள் கூட்டணி கூட்டு ஆட்சிஒப்பந்தத்திற்கு எதிரான கண்டன அறிக்கை

தமிழ்மக்களின் நலன்களை பேச்சளவில் வைத்துக்கொண்டு தனது சொந்தநலன்களையும் தமிழ்தேசியவிரோத மேல்சாதிய கோட்பாடுகளை முன்னிறுத்தி அரசியல் செய்யும் திரு.விக்னேஸ்வரன் JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- தமிழரசு கட்சியிலிருந்து …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 10:48 GMT

사우디아라비아, 2025 서울국제도서전 참가

사우디아라비아, 2025 서울국제도서전 참가…문학·출판·번역위원회 주도, 한-사우디 문화 교류 강화 나서 RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 사우디아라비아, 2025 서울국제도서전에서 자국 문화 정체성을 반영한 홍보관 출범  사우디아라비아가 6월 18일부터 22일까지 서울 코엑스(COEX)에서 개최되는 2025 서울국제도서전 에 개막식을 갖고 공식 참가했다. 이번 …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 10:43 GMT

沙特阿拉伯在2025年北京国际图书博览会上开设展馆，由文学、出版与翻译委员会领衔

沙特阿拉伯亮相2025北京国际图书博览会，文学、出版与翻译委员会领衔深化中沙文化合作。 RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 沙特阿拉伯王国今天在中国首都北京的国家会议展览中心，正式开设其在2025年北京国际图书博览会的展馆。该展会于6月18日至22日举行，由沙特文学、出版与翻译委员会领衔组织，汇聚多家文化与国家机构的参与。本次活动是“2025 …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 09:47 GMT

Frontline Global Launches Urgent Evacuation Operations in Israel Amid Escalating Conflict

AMMAN, JORDAN, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frontline Global, a leading membership-based travel assistance and emergency evacuation organization, is actively conducting evacuation operations across Israel for both members and non-members …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 08:30 GMT

NMAC Applauds FDA Approval of Lenacapavir for PrEP | Urges Equitable Access Amid Federal Rollbacks

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Lenacapavir as a twice-yearly injectable PrEP marks a breakthrough in HIV prevention, especially for communities hardest hit by the …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 19:55 GMT

University and College workers raise the alarm on proposed changes in Bill 33

Toronto, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Universities and Colleges Coalition (OUCC) is deeply concerned with the proposed changes in Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025. Bill 33 represents an existential threat to the …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 07:39 GMT

달러, 5월 CPI 둔화로 수년래 최저치로 하락 – EBC Financial Group, 6월 인플레이션 구도에서 비대칭적 위험 경고

완화된 인플레이션 수치가 금리 인하 기대를 자극하고 있으나, EBC는 근원 물가의 지속적인 압력과 다가오는 관세 효과를 감안할 때 섣부른 낙관론에 경계할 것을 당부했습니다. DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 5월 미국 소비자물가지수(CPI)가 예상보다 낮게 발표되면서 연방준비제도(Fed)의 정책 전환에 대한 시장 기대가 다시 살아났습니다. 이에 따라 미국 달러는 지난 …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 07:32 GMT

Dólar atinge mínima em anos após CPI de maio desacelerar — EBC alerta para riscos assimétricos na inflação de junho

Inflação mais branda eleva apostas de corte de juros, mas EBC alerta para otimismo precoce diante de pressões no núcleo e impacto das tarifas. DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Um Índice de Preços ao Consumidor (CPI) dos EUA …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 06:26 GMT

Breaking Bad Science Advisor Dr. Donna J. Nelson is Martin Luther King Fellow at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

President Trump’s Education Department Can Ask Universities to Communicate to Students Dangers of Street Drugs NORMAN, OK, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Donna J. Nelson has been named a Martin Luther King (MLK) Fellow at …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 15:28 GMT

NATO Legislators Visit London to Discuss Transatlantic Economic Tensions

19 June 2025 The United Kingdom (UK) is investing for a future as a leader among NATO’s European Allies. In this new era for defence and security, when Russia is waging war on the European continent and probing European defences elsewhere, the UK believes …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 15:26 GMT

ECRE Comments Paper: Proposal for a Return Regulation

ECRE has published a comments paper on the European Commission’s (EC) proposal for a Regulation establishing a common system for the return of third country nationals staying illegally in the Union, commonly referred to as the Return Regulation. The …

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