Articles about Democracy
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Trump Officials Attended a Summit of Election Deniers Who Want the President to Take Over the Midterms
A summit of election deniers who are pushing for President Trump to take control of the 2024 midterm elections has sparked concerns about the erosion of democratic norms in the United States. According to a recent investigation by ProPublica, officials from the Trump administration attended the even...
Trump, Seeking Executive Power Over Elections, Is Urged to Declare Emergency
Former President Donald Trump has been making headlines in recent weeks as he continues to push for greater control over the US election system. According to reports, Trump is considering declaring a national emergency in order to bypass Congress and gain executive power over the electoral process. ...
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘nationalize’ Elections
Former US President Donald Trump has once again made headlines with his latest statement on the electoral process, calling for Republicans to 'nationalize' elections. The statement was made during a rally in Iowa, where Trump urged Republican voters to push for the nationalization of elections, sayi...
Venezuela's Opposition Party Wins Historic Victory in Regional Elections
The Venezuelan opposition party, led by Juan Guaidó, has secured a historic victory in the country's regional elections, marking a significant milestone in the country's fragile democracy. The results of the election, which took place on November 21, 2022, saw the opposition win a majority of seats ...
Myanmar Is Set to Hold Phased Elections. Here's Why They're Being Called a 'sham'
The military junta in Myanmar has announced plans to hold a series of phased elections, sparking widespread criticism and skepticism from the international community. The elections are set to take place over a period of several months, with the ruling military-backed party widely expected to maintai...
Maria Corina Machado: Venezuelan Democracy Champion Wins Nobel Peace Prize
In a stunning recognition of her tireless efforts to bring democracy to Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored Machado for her 'brave and committed champion of peace' who 'keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing ...