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'Beacon of freedom' dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under Trump

When Spivakovsky-Gonzalez and his family heard of President Donald Trump's attempts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media — the agency that oversees VOA, Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia –- he said it was a "gut punch." The first …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Switzerland Refines Its Global Democracy Aims In A Tough Context

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Amid a global democratic decline, the Swiss foreign ministry has issued new guidelines to clarify how it wants to help shore up freedoms around the world. This content was published on May 8, 2025 - 18:43 5 minutes As part of the …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on May 10, 2025

'Publicly hired and publicly fired': Some former MPs struggle to deal with life after Parliament

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics Federal Election It’s the natural cycle of political life. It’s part of the job and part of a healthy democracy. But for those who lose their jobs, it still hurts Former Liberal MP Mark Holland at his campaign …

Source: Chatham This Week - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

President Lai extends congratulations on election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

TAIWAN, May 9 - Details 2025-05-05 President Lai meets Japanese Diet Member and former Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi On the afternoon of May 5, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from Japan led by House of …

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Published on May 9, 2025

Trump pulls plug on former Missourian Ed Martin's nomination as D.C.'s U.S. attorney

Former Missouri Republican Party Chairman Ed Martin's bid to be the permanent U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., is over. President Donald Trump said Thursday he would nominate someone else to take Martin's place. The decision came after U.S. Sen. …

Source: KBIA - Missouri - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 8, 2025

Conductor Leon Botstein has a message for democracy

Ever since taking office, Donald Trump and his administration have been constantly berating Europeans. But now a representative of a different American is coming to Germany: The Orchestra NOW (TŌN), a graduate program of Bard College, in the state of New …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 8, 2025

Trump pulls plug on former Missourian Ed Martin’s nomination as D.C.’s U.S. attorney

Former Missouri Republican Party Chairman Ed Martin’s bid to be the permanent U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., is over. President Donald Trump said Thursday he would nominate someone else to take Martin’s place. The decision came after U.S. Sen. Thom …

Source: St. Louis Public Radio - Missouri - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 8, 2025

What Is Competitive Authoritarianism?

In 2002, Steven Levitsky and Lucan Way identified a new type of hybrid regime: competitive authoritarianism. Neither fully democratic nor fully authoritarian, these were regimes in the middle, with meaningful democratic institutions but significant …

Source: Journal of Democracy - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Biden blasts Trump in BBC interview: ‘That’s not who we are’

Six months after his party lost the presidential election, former President Joe Biden is stepping back into the public spotlight with a scathing condemnation of his successor and his handling of international affairs. In his first broadcast interview since …

Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Biden assails Trump in BBC interview: ‘That’s not who we are’

The former president singled out some of Trump’s actions on foreign policy — including his combative meeting in the Oval Office in February with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “I found it sort of beneath America in the way that it took place,” …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

The Transatlantic Bridge: Jakub Klepal on civil society’s role in sustaining democracy

Print Certainly since World War II, and arguably since World War I, the U.S.-Europe relationship has been the world’s most important alliance and an anchor of global democracy, stability, and prosperity. That alliance is now under internal stress in ways …

Source: The Brookings Institution - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Pompeo warns against U.S. pulling back from global leadership role

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. appears to be pulling back from its leadership role on the world stage and warns there is no other nation that can step in as the champion of global democracy if America walks away. Pompeo, J.D. ’94, sat …

Source: Harvard Gazette - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

World Law Congress 2025: Morocco highlights its legal model and its Autonomy Plan.

Accra, May 7, GNA – Moroccan jurists actively participated in the 29th edition of the World Law Congress, held from May 4 to 6, 2025, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This global event, organized by the World Jurist Association (WJA) and the World Law …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government
Published on May 7, 2025

"Save democracy" sounds like "save the status quo": How everything became a conspiracy theory

A wave of authoritarian populism has flooded many parts of the world. It has common attributes while simultaneously being specific to a given country’s political culture, society and vulnerabilities. In the United States, the great flooding wave of …

Source: Salon - Left-wing

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 08:28 GMT

NUJ responds to BBC announcement of Local Democracy Reporter contracts

The NUJ has encouraged all members affected by the retendering of Local Democracy Reporter Service (LDRS) contracts to seek the union’s support. Local Democracy Reporters (LDRs) are funded by the BBC but employed by regional news organisations, where they …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 13:29 GMT

President Lai attends reception commemorating 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

TAIWAN, May 8 - President Lai attends reception commemorating 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day On the morning of May 8, President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, attended a reception commemorating the 80th anniversary …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:56 GMT

MP states Ukraine will extend martial law

(MENAFN) Ukraine’s parliament plans to extend martial law for another 90 days, according to MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak. This move, expected between April 15 and 18, would postpone any realistic possibility of holding presidential elections, which have already …

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Published on May 11, 2025 - 10:43 GMT

Albania Commences Key Voting Amidst Tight Race

(MENAFN) Albanian citizens participated in their 11th general election since the end of communist rule, casting votes for the 140 parliamentary seats. Voting commenced at 7 a.m. local time and concluded 12 hours later, with over 3.71 million individuals …

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Published on May 11, 2025 - 10:43 GMT

Demonstrators Rally Against Monarchy in London

(MENAFN) A group of anti-monarchy demonstrators gathered in Trafalgar Square, London, on Saturday to observe "Republic Day 2025." The rally was organized by Republic, a prominent British anti-monarchy organization. In anticipation of the upcoming …

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Published on May 11, 2025 - 09:46 GMT

Albania Holds General Elections

(MENAFN) On Sunday, voters in Albania went to the polls for the country’s 11th general elections since the fall of the communist regime in 1991. Voting began at 7 am local time (0500 GMT) and will run until 7 pm (1700 GMT). Over 3.71 million registered …

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Published on May 11, 2025 - 07:56 GMT

Protesters in London Rally on Republic Day

(MENAFN) A collective of demonstrators convened in central London on Saturday to voice their opposition to the monarchy in recognition of "Republic Day 2025." The anti-monarchy demonstration unfolded in Trafalgar Square, led by Republic, a …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 04:51 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents 2025 Civic Education Teacher of the Year Award

RHODE ISLAND, May 9 - Brandon Pearce of South Kingstown High School Honored PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today honored Brandon Pearce of South Kingstown High School as the 2025 winner of the Rhode Island Civic Education Teacher of …

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Published on May 11, 2025 - 12:07 GMT

Rony Jabour Transforms Miami Stage into a Platform for Global Safety Power

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a city known for its luxury towers, oceanfront mansions, and cutting-edge design, one voice at the Innova Build Conference this May didn’t just speak to the future of construction — …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego Announce Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action with Family Event

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint event today to commemorate Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action 2025 SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 17:04 GMT

The Malay Agenda: A Blueprint for Business, Politics, and National Unity

From phasing out vernacular schools to dominating the global halal economy, Johar’s blueprint for Bumiputera empowerment while fostering inclusive prosperity. PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time of …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 16:35 GMT

Statement from AMMWEC President and Founder Anila Ali on Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “As a Muslim woman, an American, and a tireless advocate for peace and coexistence, I must speak clearly: India and Pakistan are nuclear powers. There can be no winner in a nuclear …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

NJ Latino Pastors & Ministers Coalition Backs Ras Baraka in Bid for Governor

More than 465 Hispanic churches unite in a single cry of faith, justice, and hope to back the candidacy of the leader who represents the voice of the forgotten NEWARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the arrest of …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 22:56 GMT

Nurses Denounce Trump Health Policies to Celebrate Nurses Week

Nursing advocates release statement and video calling for global resistance to Trump Administration’s attacks on public health BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of nurses have signed a statement opposing …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

Profitto senza tariffe: HK Refurbished Stock offre iPhone rigenerati all’ingrosso per il mercato LatAm

I grossisti dell’America Latina accedono a smartphone rigenerati di alta qualità tramite Hong Kong, con approvvigionamento senza dazi e fornitura stabile. ITALY, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Il commercio globale è un campo minato. Le …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 19:05 GMT

ZeroTrusted.ai and CyberDiplomat.org Unite to Secure AI Governance in Africa’s Public Sector

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZeroTrusted.ai and CyberDiplomat.org Unite to Secure AI Governance in Africa’s Public Sector As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes national security and government services, two …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:02 GMT

2025 Poll of Older Women Reveals Hesitancy Toward Electing a Woman President in U.S.

2025 national survey of women over 50 finds Lady Boomers may be the proverbial wrinkle in the political ointment ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent national survey of women over the age of fifty * finds that …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:35 GMT

VetComm CEO Kate Monroe Featured on California Insider, Sharing Her Journey from Marine to Veteran Advocate

Marine Veteran and VetComm CEO Discusses Overcoming Adversity and Empowering Veterans to Access the Benefits They Are Owed on California Insider SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kate Monroe, CEO and co-founder of …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:17 GMT

Diane S. Vann Analyzes the Rise of Communism in 'Undermining the U.S. Constitution'

Nurse and Vietnam war-era veteran author examines America’s ideological shift through a constitutional lens YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In “Undermining the U.S. Constitution”, nurse-turned-author Diane S. …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:48 GMT

Amid Processing Delays, More Immigration Applicants Are Turning to GCMS Notes to Understand Their Case Files

GCMS Notes Request observed rising demand as Canadian immigration applicants seek clarity on delayed IRCC decisions through official case notes. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadian immigration backlogs continuing to …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:45 GMT

Dr. Sam Sammane Becomes a Two-Time Bestseller with ‘Republic of Mars’

Dr. Sam Sammane becomes a two-time Amazon bestseller as 'Republic of Mars' joins 'The Singularity of Hope' in topping charts across categories. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Sam Sammane, author, …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:34 GMT

Inland Empire Women’s Business Center Leads Nation in Reach, Powered by Strong Partnerships

Unmatched in Reach, the IEWBC Helps Riverside and San Bernardino Entrepreneurs Succeed with Free Resources, Training, and Support RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Of the nearly 150 Women’s Business Centers that …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:17 GMT

Cape May County Named Most Beautiful County in New Jersey by Leading Travel Website

Cape May Court House, NJ – A leading travel website, Love Exploring, has named Cape May County as the Most Beautiful County in the State of New Jersey. CAPE MAY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Cape May, at the tip of the …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

Amid Processing Delays, More Immigration Applicants Are Turning to GCMS Notes to Understand Their Case Files

GCMS Notes Request observed rising demand as Canadian immigration applicants seek clarity on delayed IRCC decisions through official case notes. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadian immigration backlogs …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:07 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Commends President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer for Reaching Historic Trade Deal

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), commends President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Starmer for reaching a historic …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 15:53 GMT

President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas address I/P peacebuilders, with €18m in new EU funding

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas address Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilders, with HRVP Kallas announcing €18m in new EU funding. On Friday, May 9, 2025, …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Attorney Michael Shariff: Crimea’s 2014 Reunification with Russia Legally Justified Under International Law

Attorney Michael Shariff Issues Legal Opinion Supporting Legitimacy of Crimea’s 2014 Reunification with Russia under International Law MICHIGAN, MI, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Shariff, Esq., a Michigan-based …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

The Damascus-SDF agreement two months on: Fragile progress or delayed collapse?

On March 10, 2025, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the president of Syria, and Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), signed a historic agreement, ending a long-running divide between Damascus and the Democratic Autonomous …

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