The Best Way to Protect Democracy Is to Practice It
So vote. Source: Opinion | The Best Way to Protect Democracy Is to Practice It – The New York Times Continue reading The Best Way to Protect Democracy Is to Practice It
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A Brief History Of The Wall Street Journal’s Support For Right-Wing Authoritarians
The paper’s endorsing Brazil’s pro-dictatorship candidate is the latest in a proud tradition for its opinion section. The U.S. business news outlets have a long history of supporting murderous fascists. To them, protecting … Continue reading A Brief History Of The Wall Street Journal’s Support For Right-Wing Authoritarians
Americans Aren’t Practicing Democracy
As participation in civic life has dwindled, so has public faith in the country’s system of government. When you don’t participate in democracy, it goes away. Source: Yoni Appelbaum: Americans Aren’t Practicing … Continue reading Americans Aren’t Practicing Democracy
Democracy is not at risk, it’s working like the US constitution intends
Two of the three branches of US government might currently be sputtering — if they’re not completely broken — but there are other powerful engines the Constitution outlines that protect US democracy, … Continue reading Democracy is not at risk, it’s working like the US constitution intends
Democracy continues its disturbing retreat – Economist
More than half the countries in the latest update of a democratic-health index saw their scores decline Democracy fades away when you don’t stay on top of it. Source: Democracy continues its … Continue reading Democracy continues its disturbing retreat – Economist
Catalans are not alone. Across the world, people yearn to govern themselves
Globalisation was supposed to bring widespread uniformity and benefit. But it hasn’t addressed old grievances. It goes deeper than that, it’s the EU’s economic policies that are driving people to look for alternatives. Source: Catalans are not alone. Across the world, people yearn to govern themselves | Neal Ascherson | Opinion | … Continue reading Catalans are not alone. Across the world, people yearn to govern themselves
Turkish Referendum: New App Lets People ‘Prove’ They Voted ‘Yes’
A web developer has created an app that allows Turkish citizens to prove how they voted in a recent controversial referendum. With Turkish employers requiring people to take a picture proving they … Continue reading Turkish Referendum: New App Lets People ‘Prove’ They Voted ‘Yes’
Coming soon to a collapsing democracy near you…
Coming soon to a collapsing democracy near you… pic.twitter.com/ZGHFvbAKGq — LibrarianShipwreck (@libshipwreck) March 25, 2017 “Coming soon to a collapsing democracy near you… https://t.co/ZGHFvbAKGq” Source: LibrarianShipwreck on Twitter Continue reading Coming soon to a collapsing democracy near you…
The Making of a Conspiracy Theory – JFK Exposes Secret Society is then Assassinated
Source: John Kennedy JFK 1963 ! Speech – 10 days before – Secret societies – YouTube I was recently sent the above video where John F. Kennedy, in a speech 10 days … Continue reading The Making of a Conspiracy Theory – JFK Exposes Secret Society is then Assassinated
Democracy Against Neoliberalism
In Italy, it is the Millennials who voted NO! 81 percent of voters between eighteen and thirty-four voted No and Yes won only among voters older than fifty-three Source: Democracy Against Neoliberalism | … Continue reading Democracy Against Neoliberalism
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How Stable Are Democracies? ‘Warning Signs Are Flashing Red’
Across numerous countries, including Australia, Britain, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden and the United States, the percentage of people who say it is “essential” to live in a … Continue reading How Stable Are Democracies? ‘Warning Signs Are Flashing Red’
Non-voters and the disenfranchised unite!
Non-voters (including disenfranchised voters) are by far the larger party in this country. If organized, could easily change our direction. — Justin Wedes (@justinwedes) November 13, 2016 This is funny and sad … Continue reading Non-voters and the disenfranchised unite!
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