With his inauguration, the Marcos political dynasty, overthrown in 1986 as a result of a public uprising, makes an astounding comeback.
Democracy News Headlines
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Russia Tightens Legislation On ‘Foreign Agents’
The State Duma enacted a new law Wednesday that will make it simpler for the government to designate dissidents as “foreign agents.”
India Arrest Of Fact-Checker Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom
A persistent tendency has emerged in the erosion of Indian democracy. The nation’s journalistic liberties are deteriorating alarmingly.
Navalny Appeal Rejected; Another Kremlin Critic Jailed
In his appeal, Navalny said prison officials forbade his attorneys from bringing necessary equipment to a court hearing inside a prison.
On the G7 plate at this time
The leaders meeting in Germany’s Bavaria state are searching for ways to support Ukraine in defending itself against Russia.
Acclaimed Zimbabwe Author Slapped With Arrest Warrant
The warrant of arrest for Tsitsi came after she failed to appear in court over charges of inciting violence. Her lawyer said she was ill.
Nigeria’s New Kingmakers
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and its biggest democracy, yet its leaders are chosen by a small group of kingmakers.
Democratic Recession May Yet Give Way To Renewal
Democracy is in crisis because social problems from globalization were ignored and the challenges of immigration mismanaged, expert.
How Popular Votes Made Switzerland A Global Democracy Leader
A turning point in Swiss history was the adoption of the new federal constitution as it led to a number of significant reforms.
Study: Politicians Typically Enjoy Longer Lives Than General Populations
For almost all countries, politicians had similar rates of mortality to the general population in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.