Most Americans believe that corporate power in government poses a risk to democracy.
During Trump’s inauguration in January, the re-elected president was surrounded by several high-profile tech executives, many of whom are among the richest on the planet. Notable figures included Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Google’s Sundar Pichai, Tesla’s Elon Musk, plus SpaceX and X. Also present were TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew and Apple CEO […]
Court Changes Direction on National Injunctions and Democracy, Birthright Citizenship
The nine justices of the Supreme Court displayed a lack of agreement while questioning government attorneys regarding the implications of national restraint orders imposed by lower courts, which have affected President Donald Trump’s proposed changes. Trump’s legal team contended that these national restraint orders would stifle public discourse on judicial developments and hinder the management […]
Is Germany safeguarding its democracy or stifling free expression?
The recent elections in Germany have led to unexpected outcomes. The Christian Democratic Union, under Friedrich Merz, secured the highest number of votes and seats. Meanwhile, a populist, nationalist party focused on anti-immigrant sentiments placed a strong second. This party, with 10.3 million votes—accounting for 20.8% of the total—has gained 152 of the 630 seats […]
Merz Calls Trump Administration’s Worries about German Democracy ‘Ridiculous’
On his first day in office, German Prime Minister Friedrich Merz faced criticism from the Trump administration after voicing concerns about democracy in Europe, particularly regarding increased surveillance of the opposition AFD party. Prime Minister Merz, leader of the Central Right Christian Democrat Union (CDU), formerly led by Angela Merkel, assumed office on Tuesday after […]
Does Nayib Bukele’s fight against democracy provide a model for Trump? | El Salvador
“There’s no doubt the government is watching,” remarked Ingrid Escobar, an activist lawyer critical of the Salvadoran authorities. Since President Nayib Bukele initiated an aggressive campaign against gangs, Escobar has been advocating for the tens of thousands detentions without due process. She shares the story of Geovanni Aguirre, a childhood friend and union member who […]
Nick Robinson warns that biased and unsettling interviews pose a danger to democracy.
Nick Robinson warned that partisan media in the UK, following a path similar to that of the US, could threaten democracy. He made these remarks after reflecting on an interview where prominent figures like Brian Walden and Jeremy Paxman challenged political leaders, emphasizing how politicians have manipulated media debates. He pointed out that the increasing […]
Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi describes the release as a win for democracy.
Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, recently shared his experience following his detention by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), describing it as a “democratic victory.” He recounted being taken into custody by federal immigration officials during a naturalization interview in mid-April. He wrote, “We were just moments away from missing a flight to […]
Trump slams ‘antisemitic’ Harvard as a ‘threat to democracy’ amid growing tensions
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We Are in a ‘National Fight’ Against GOP’s ‘Destruction of Democracy’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on MSNBC on Thursday claimed Democrats were in a “national battle” against the “destruction of democracy.” “This is a national battle and Republicans believe they can escape this burglar, this corruption, this democracy in hiding. There will be some really important votes in front of the Senate and home this summer. […]
Allowing Trump to Rule ‘By Threat’ Will Be ‘How Our Democracy Dies’
Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY) said Thursday on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” that if lawmakers allow President Donald Trump to rule “by threat,” it would kill our democracy. Goldman said, “The fact that Donald Trump is coming out of threat and Fiat’s control, and has truly terrifying effects on Congressional members and almost Republicans. Mitt Romney […]