Populism in Poland is harming its democracy. An article in Democracy Digest argues it is time to place pressure on Poland to redress the situation.
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Trump scoffed by environmentalists over claims of being one of them
Tump was scoffed by environmentalist over claims of being one of them. This came after his rather hypocritical pro-environment assertion at G-7 summit.
Egypt: 20 Rights NGOs Call On President Macron To Denounce Egypt’s Human Rights Record During The G7 Meeting
It was a striking choice for France to invite Egyptian President Sisi to attend the G7 summit in Biarritz, with theme being “the fight against inequality”.
Exporting digital authoritarianism: How to build democratic resilience
As Russia, China, and other states advance influence through forms of digital authoritarianism, stronger responses are needed from the U.S.
A romance not too comfortable: Trump to invite Putin to next G7 summit
Amidst row, President Trump says he would “certainly” invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend next year’s Group of Seven (G-7) summit .
Trump takes topsy-turvy show to international stage
President Trump brought his tumultuous style of governing to the world stage over the weekend, offering a steady stream of vacillating statements.
Trump takes time out of G-7 meeting to lash out at media
President Trump repeatedly took aim at media coverage of him during his meeting with the Group of Seven (G-7) countries in France over the weekend
Extinction Rebellion Wants a Mass Psychedelic Protest. Bad Idea.
This wildly self-indulgent psychedelic protest is the new nadir from Extinction Rebellion. The climate crisis is real – stunts like this can only damage the acceptance of psychedelic medicine as well as the climate crisis.
Pro-Democracy Protests Continue in Russia
Pro-Democracy Russian organizers have continued their protests in Moscow for a fourth straight weekend demanding more candidates be allowed to run in the upcoming City Council election.
Personality cult: Trump downplays his “I am the chosen one” statement
President Trump on Friday evening said he was joshing when he abruptly looked at the sky and uttered the phrase “I am the chosen one” earlier this week.