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#iran-war
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
#iran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Frustration grows as Iran's wartime internet shutdown breaks grim record

Iran's internet blackout is the longest in history, severely impacting jobs and the economy amid ongoing conflict.
Privacy technologies
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Iran's Internet Blackout Hits 35th Day as Citizens Risk Their Lives Reaching Out

The Iranian regime's digital blockade has lasted over 810 hours, severely limiting citizens' internet access and risking severe punishment for attempts to bypass it.
World news
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies in the Middle East

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens to target major US tech companies in the Middle East, urging employees to evacuate for safety.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

War spirals as information control tightens

The war on Iran has escalated with increased leadership assassinations, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and strikes on energy infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Frustration grows as Iran's wartime internet shutdown breaks grim record

Iran's internet blackout is the longest in history, severely impacting jobs and the economy amid ongoing conflict.
Privacy technologies
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Iran's Internet Blackout Hits 35th Day as Citizens Risk Their Lives Reaching Out

The Iranian regime's digital blockade has lasted over 810 hours, severely limiting citizens' internet access and risking severe punishment for attempts to bypass it.
World news
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies in the Middle East

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens to target major US tech companies in the Middle East, urging employees to evacuate for safety.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

War spirals as information control tightens

The war on Iran has escalated with increased leadership assassinations, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and strikes on energy infrastructure.
Washington DC
fromemptywheel
15 hours ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

This is DISGUSTING': House Dem Nukes Online Betting About Missing Pilots In Iran

Moulton posted to X about speculation over the missing crew member, stating, 'Their safety is unknown. They could be your neighbor, a friend, a family member. And people are betting on whether or not they'll be saved. This is DISGUSTING.'
US politics
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I will not yield': Taiwan convulsed by 17-year prison sentence for populist opposition figure

Ko Wen-je, sentenced to 17 years for corruption, rallied tens of thousands of supporters, asserting his resilience against the ruling party's attempts to eliminate him.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany: Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war

Thousands will participate in Germany's Easter peace marches addressing military service, global conflicts, and human rights from April 2 to 6.
#democracy
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

A new national democracy protection unit is established to support police in addressing rising threats and abuse against MPs.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Rapid and "Unprecedented" Collapse of American Democracy

Democratic processes are declining globally, with 41% of the world's population now living in autocratizing countries, including the United States.
#hungary
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Viktor Orban has the support of both Russia and the US but that could be a double-edged sword | Peter Kreko

Viktor Orban's relationship with Vladimir Putin and US conservatives signals significant foreign influence in Hungary's upcoming elections.
Europe politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

A youth-led push for change threatens Orban's 16-year rule in Hungary's elections

Young Hungarians are campaigning for political change, opposing Prime Minister Orban's rule, highlighting a generational divide in the upcoming elections.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition

Hungary's intelligence service allegedly attempted to infiltrate the opposition Tisza Party to influence election outcomes.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Hungary elections: what is at stake and who is likely to win?

Hungarians face a pivotal election on April 12, with Viktor Orban potentially losing power after 16 years to former loyalist Peter Magyar.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Hungary's Watergate: Secret service spied on opposition

Hungary's intelligence service allegedly attempted to infiltrate the opposition Tisza Party to influence election outcomes.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Viktor Orban has the support of both Russia and the US but that could be a double-edged sword | Peter Kreko

Viktor Orban's relationship with Vladimir Putin and US conservatives signals significant foreign influence in Hungary's upcoming elections.
Europe politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

A youth-led push for change threatens Orban's 16-year rule in Hungary's elections

Young Hungarians are campaigning for political change, opposing Prime Minister Orban's rule, highlighting a generational divide in the upcoming elections.
#zimbabwe
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Zimbabweans fear planned constitutional change will kill political choice

Zimbabwe is debating a bill to extend presidential term limits and change election processes, raising concerns about political power consolidation.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Zimbabweans fear planned constitutional change will kill political choice

Zimbabwe is debating a bill to extend presidential term limits and change election processes, raising concerns about political power consolidation.
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The January 3rd Operation Absolute Resolve ousted Venezuelan Dictator Nicholas Maduro, marking a significant shift in US policy towards countering adversarial influence in the western hemisphere.
World politics
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Raise our heads and resist': how Europe's civil society is fighting back against the far right

Progressive civil society groups in Germany are perceived as undermining democracy by the far-right, leading to increased parliamentary scrutiny of NGOs.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

UK accused of intimidation tactics' against bailed pro-Palestine activists

Two young pro-Palestinian activists were arrested in the UK, raising concerns about government intimidation tactics against Palestine solidarity movements.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Assault on justice': how far-right attacks are threatening rule of law in Europe

Marine Le Pen and Nicolas Sarkozy faced legal challenges, claiming political bias and injustice in the French judicial system.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Women who speak out must be exterminated': the rising tide of digital violence facing Ethiopian activists

Yordanos Bezabih, an Ethiopian women's rights activist, faces severe online threats and has left Ethiopia for her safety.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany's reception of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has sparked controversy due to his past human rights violations and ties to extremist groups.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago

Good Morning, News: Tens of Thousands Attend "No Kings" Protest, Another Disappointed Right-Wing Influencer, and Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran's Drinking Water

Support for local journalism and arts is crucial for community engagement and cultural enrichment in Portland.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Iranian Opposition's Urgent Task

Pahlavi pledged to lead a transition to a 'free and democratic Iran.' He called on President Trump to continue the American-Israeli military operation against Iran, in the hope of displacing a regime he decried for placing a 'sea of blood' between itself and its people.
World news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Rupture and Repair Under Fascist Conditions

"We have a great opportunity in our movements to learn how to be opponents without being enemies," says Tanuja Jagernauth. This perspective emphasizes the importance of maintaining respect and understanding even amidst conflict.
Social justice
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
#trump
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Perils of One-Man Rule

Trump admires Xi Jinping's strongman leadership, but Xi's ruthlessness is weakening China, as seen in military purges and leadership instability.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Rejected Netanyahu's Plan to Get Iranians to Take to the Streets and Protest Government President Warned They'll Get Mowed Down': Axios

Trump rejected Netanyahu's plan for Iranians to protest, citing the risk to their lives.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Perils of One-Man Rule

Trump admires Xi Jinping's strongman leadership, but Xi's ruthlessness is weakening China, as seen in military purges and leadership instability.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Rejected Netanyahu's Plan to Get Iranians to Take to the Streets and Protest Government President Warned They'll Get Mowed Down': Axios

Trump rejected Netanyahu's plan for Iranians to protest, citing the risk to their lives.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world but are the measures even working?

Age assurance technology is ineffective, with many teens bypassing age verification and platforms failing to enforce compliance with the social media ban.
#human-rights
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's sanctions against a UN human rights expert show free speech is dying |

Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people, as concluded by multiple international human rights organizations and experts.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's sanctions against a UN human rights expert show free speech is dying |

Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people, as concluded by multiple international human rights organizations and experts.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Russia slowly trying to splinter its internet from rest of world, analysts say

Russia is gradually isolating its internet from the world, impacting millions through mobile blackouts and restrictions on essential communication platforms.
#protest
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
Digital life
fromDigiday
6 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail

Campaigners believe Qesser Zuhrah was arrested due to an Instagram story that allegedly encouraged people to take direct action, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression.
UK news
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Urgent action needed to prevent surge in digital violence in Africa, experts say

Urgent action is needed to combat the surge of digital violence against women and girls in Africa due to increased internet access.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler

Ibrahim Traore claims democracy is not suitable for Burkina Faso, emphasizing a shift towards military rule and stifling opposition.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Police in Hong Kong can now demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law

The new amendments empower police to require a person under investigation suspected of endangering national security to provide any password or decryption method for electronic devices and to provide the police any reasonable and necessary information or assistance.
EU data protection
US Elections
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

No Kings! No Wars!

The No Kings movement protests against Trump's authoritarianism and military actions, drawing parallels to the abuses of King George III.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming

The UK Prime Minister emphasized the challenges posed by the Iran conflict and the economic impact it may have on the country.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Authoritarianism

The Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, a group of mothers whose children disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship, continue protesting weekly in Buenos Aires nearly five decades after their movement began in 1977.
#democratic-decline
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

They've Been Measuring the Health of Democracies for Years. Guess What Their New Report Says About America.

Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

They've Been Measuring the Health of Democracies for Years. Guess What Their New Report Says About America.

The Trump administration's dismantling of democratic institutions has caused the United States' democracy rating to fall to 1965 levels, representing unprecedented autocratization in modern times.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Is Destroying US Democracy at Unprecedented Rate, Global Watchdog Finds

Trump's second term has dismantled U.S. democracy at an unprecedented rate, concentrating executive power while suppressing dissent and civil rights faster than autocratic leaders in other countries.
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Official announcement: It's time to end the tyranny of officially

Once upon a time, adding official to an announcement served a purpose. It distinguished fact from rumour, press release from pub chat. Sensible. Helpful. Civilised. But in recent years, the word has gone rogue. Nothing can simply happen anymore. It must be officially announced.
Media industry
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Green candidate replaced by rival who complained about him

A leading Green election candidate was suspended after a complaint, allowing a rival to take his place on the party's list.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Hackers: Democracy's last line of cyber defense

The hacker mindset—analytical curiosity combined with systemic thinking—can defend democracy by creating decentralized communication tools that resist censorship and empower oppressed communities.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 days ago

Five ways in which Sweden's government is eroding the rule of law

Sweden is identified as a country experiencing a decline in democratic standards due to legislative abuse and restrictions on civic space.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Over 33,000 people arrested in Bukele's crackdown were not listed as gang members

Official data reveals a significant discrepancy: while intelligence reports identified 58,270 gang members and collaborators at large, authorities have arrested 91,628 people, meaning over 33,000 were not previously listed as gang members.
World news
#labour-party
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago
UK politics

Outspoken Labour MP suspended by party

Karl Turner, a Labour MP, has been suspended from the parliamentary party for uncollegiate comments, not for criticizing government policy.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Outspoken Labour MP suspended by party

Karl Turner, a Labour MP, has been suspended from the parliamentary party for uncollegiate comments, not for criticizing government policy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Starmer to say Iran war means Labour's values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing the economic impact of the Iran war while launching Labour's local elections campaign amid poor projections for the party.
World news
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

What Are Your Obligations When Your Country Is the Villain?

The U.S. executed a devastating missile strike on a school in Iran, killing many children and raising moral questions about its actions.
fromTNW | Opinion
1 month ago

Opinion: Red lines and Red flags

For years, Anthropic has distinguished itself from peers by embracing a safety-first stance. Its flagship model, Claude, was designed with guardrails that explicitly prohibit use in fully autonomous lethal weapons or domestic surveillance. Those restrictions have been central to the company's identity and its appeal to customers wary of unfettered AI.
Artificial intelligence
Philosophy
Tyranny corrupts all psychic faculties into servants of lawless appetite, with reason producing ideology to rationalize control rather than ceasing to function.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

May elections come at time of war on two fronts, Starmer says

Keir Starmer emphasizes Labour's commitment to address the cost of living crisis amid challenging local elections and international conflicts.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Five EU governments found to consistently' dismantle rule of law

Governments in five EU member states are intentionally eroding the rule of law, while six others show declining democratic standards.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

They can reach me wherever': China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report

Transnational repression tactics by Hong Kong authorities target dissidents abroad, using financial means to intimidate and control them.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Major rally planned as Czech MPs mull 'foreign agent' law

Prague is preparing for a major demonstration against democratic erosion, draft legislation resembling Russian restrictions on civil society, and concerns over public media and state institutions.
#democratic-backsliding
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The United States loses its status as a liberal democracy: Trump is aiming for a dictatorship'

Nearly a quarter of the world experienced democratic backsliding in 2025, with the United States now classified as a non-liberal democracy comparable to Hungary and Turkey under Trump's leadership.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The United States loses its status as a liberal democracy: Trump is aiming for a dictatorship'

Nearly a quarter of the world experienced democratic backsliding in 2025, with the United States now classified as a non-liberal democracy comparable to Hungary and Turkey under Trump's leadership.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Autocracy is rising in the west. But the global south proves it's not inevitable | Kenneth Roth

Autocrats face growing internal pressure from their populations, while democracy remains valued globally despite Western challenges from far-right movements and disaffected voters.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Grassroots organizing requires careful tradeoffs between openness and security to protect participants from extensive government surveillance and corporate data cooperation.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump-led abuses amid democratic recession' put human rights in peril, HRW report says

Global democratic backsliding endangers human rights and the rules-based order, with concentrated assaults on US democratic institutions and accountability mechanisms.
Social justice
fromAxios
2 months ago

Leaders urge action in 2026: "We are on the brink of tyranny and authoritarianism"

Authoritarian-style enforcement is eroding civil rights, protest freedoms, and democracy, prompting state and local legal actions and demands for inclusive civil rights strategies.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump's Board of Peace' puts rights abusers in charge of global order

The US president proposes a self-serving 'Board of Peace' that undermines the UN and human rights, gathering repressive leaders into a club of impunity.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Democracy Itself Is Falling Apart, Harvard Professor Warns

In the wake of ruthless arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort in Minneapolis, one Harvard political scientist is arguing something many of us have suspected for a long time: the US is moving away from its traditional democratic framework toward a fundamentally different system of governance. In an interview with the media industry publication Status, Harvard political scientist Steven Levitsky made the case that the Trump administration's assault on democratic norms has now become extreme, even by the standards of right-wing dictators.
US politics
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

What you can do to bypass authoritarian surveillance

Authoritarian governments build segregated "splinternets" that require verified identities, biometrics, and location data to prevent anonymity and control digital participation.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

As Iran's protests continue, Israelis and Palestinians watch closely

Israeli officials broadly welcome Iranian protests as potential regime change, while West Bank Palestinians hope the regime endures to continue opposing Israel amid U.S. threats.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Police States Are Terrifying, But They Are Brittle. I Witnessed This in Tunisia.

A mass movement in Tunisia toppled a 24-year dictator fifteen years ago, showing how quickly entrenched authoritarian systems can collapse.
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