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An Arizona Trump rally and a voting rights march underscore the fight for democracy
Two events -- a Trump rally and a voting rights march -- in the same state on the same day this Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend encapsulated a nation at odds with itself about the future of its democracy.
[ cnn.com ]Trump supporters praise Sinema's voting rights stance
Two events -- a Trump rally and a voting rights march -- in the same state on the same day of Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend encapsulated a nation at odds with itself about the future of its democracy. CNN's Donie O'Sullivan reports.
[ cnn.com ]America almost lost its democracy. Here's how we stop that from happening again
As we swear in a new President and look to a new era in Washington DC, a cloud of anger and fear hangs over America after pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the US Capitol. President-elect Joe Biden has big plans and a serious mandate, but he will have to govern a divided nation, one that was nearly torn apart by a mob hellbent on destroying it. I talk to US Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut and CNN Senior Political Analyst David Gergen about what comes next for America's fragile democracy. But first, Rep. Himes writes this week's CNN op-ed. --SE Cupp
[ cnn.com ]Opinion: America was lucky to be saved by its democracy, even if some don't realize it
Even in the aftermath, America might not see how fortunate it is.
[ cnn.com ]Trump has put America's moral authority in danger
America, for all its flaws, has always been symbolized by a torch lighting a path toward equality and freedom in the world, even as it struggled to realize its own democratic ideals. The flame has always flickered, and it has always required tending. Millions around the world have recognized the aspirational significance of its democracy and the very real accomplishments of the American experiment.
[ cnn.com ]Taiwan president complains to Pope Francis about Chinese pressure
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has written to Pope Francis to complain about Chinese pressure on the island Beijing claims as its own, saying China seeks to threaten its democracy and freedom.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,Chinese 'rumors' and 'cyber armies' - Taiwan fights election 'fake news'
Taiwan is ramping up efforts ahead of a Jan. 11 election to combat fake news and disinformation that the government says China is bombarding the island with to undermine its democracy.
[ reuters.com ] topNews,Hong Kong protestors demand China be held to account for 1989 Tiananmen crackdown
Thousands of protesters marched through central Hong Kong on Sunday as part of annual demonstrations demanding that China be held accountable for its democracy crackdown in and around Tiananmen Square three decades ago.
[ reuters.com ] topNews,Austrian coalition crisis turns to fate of far-right interior minister
Austria's two ruling parties descended into squabbling on Monday over how to muddle through until an early election after a video sting felled the leader of the far right and raised questions about whether its democracy had been corrupted.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,Istanbul residents change holiday plans to vote in election re-run
Istanbul residents are cancelling holiday bookings for the weekend of June 23 to ensure they can take part in a re-run of the city's mayoral election that has laid bare Turkey's deep political divisions and raised concerns about its democracy.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,Kenya’s About-Face: Fear for Democracy as Dissent Is Muzzled
Just months ago, Kenya was praised for its democracy. Now the government is ignoring court orders, jailing opponents and threatening journalists.
[ nytimes.com ] Kenya,Espionage Bills in Australia Stir Fears of Anti-Chinese Backlash
Australia wants to curb Chinese government influence in its democracy, but Chinese-Australians worry the new legislation will unfairly single them out.
[ nytimes.com ] Politics and Government,Cambodia's political prince submits to its strongman
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - With Cambodia's opposition warning of the imminent death of its democracy, the historic rival who once beat Prime Minister Hun Sen in an election said there was no option but to work with the strongman.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,Taiwan official says China doesn't understand how Taiwan works amid suspected spy case
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China does not understand Taiwan's laws and its democracy, a senior Taiwanese justice ministry official said Monday, in the latest spat between the self-ruled island and Beijing, after island authorities detained a Chinese man in a suspected spy case.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,Poland defends democracy record ahead of rights body report
WARSAW (Reuters) - A Polish ruling party official on Friday denied suggestions that a shake-up of the country's constitutional court posed a threat to its democracy and dismissed a critical report on the reforms by a pan-European rights body as "non-binding".
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,Venezuela hits back at U.S. for questioning its democracy
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's foreign minister on Monday blasted her U.S. counterpart John Kerry for questioning the country's democratic credentials ahead of legislative elections the ruling socialists are forecast to lose.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,REFILE-South Africa questions its democracy after parliament brawl
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 13 (Reuters) - "State of Chaos", was how one South African newspaper described the images of police and politicians trading blows at the opening of parliament, a damning assessment of the country's democracy twenty years after apartheid.
[ reuters.com ] cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector,South Africa questions its democracy after parliament brawl
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - "State of Chaos", was how one South African newspaper described the images of police and politicians trading blows at the opening of parliament, a damning assessment of the country's democracy twenty years after apartheid.
[ reuters.com ] worldNews,Response to violence
What does violence in Egypt mean for its democracy? How should U.S. respond? Bret Stephens and Peter Beinart weigh in.
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