Democracy

Mora folk high school has launched a study circle to increase voter turnout among people with intellectual disabilities ahead of this autumn's election. The course focuses on democracy and practical exercises to lower barriers.

May 13, 2026 Reported by AI Fact checked

Some political scientists argue the United States is no longer functioning as a liberal democracy and is instead exhibiting traits of “competitive authoritarianism,” a system in which elections take place but incumbents use state power to tilt the playing field. The concept’s co-creators, Steven Levitsky and Lucan Way, told NPR they never expected to apply the term to the U.S.

Thousands rallied across U.S. cities on March 28-29 in the latest wave of ‘No Kings’ protests opposing President Trump’s policies, following earlier events in 2025. The flagship St. Paul, Minnesota, gathering drew an estimated 200,000, featuring speakers including Bruce Springsteen and Bernie Sanders.

March 20, 2026 Reported by AI

An Amnesty International survey shows 56% of Argentine youth aged 16-30 fear a repeat of 1976 dictatorship events. Most concerned are women and non-supporters of La Libertad Avanza, with broad rejection of military pardons. While valuing democracy, they express frustration with its current performance.

Afeworki Tagesse from the House of Peoples' Representatives stated that the government will provide all necessary support for the successful conduct of the seventh general election. This was announced during a national network meeting in Addis Ababa under the motto 'Institutions of justice and democracy are the backbone of a successful government growth.' The election is set to proceed as free, fair, and technology-enabled.

March 05, 2026 Reported by AI

Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson distances herself from earlier strong warnings about the Sweden Democrats' threat to democracy. In an interview on SVT's 30 Minutes, she instead criticizes SD for damaging democratic discourse under the Tidö government. She points to cuts in public service and attacks on critical voices as examples.