Democracy

Why We Were Falsely Arrested

trueblueliberal.com     yesterday          

From TruthDig By Amy Goodman Government crackdowns on journalists are a true threat to democracy. As the Republican National Convention meets in St. Paul, Minn., this week, police are systematically targeting journalists....                    

Democracy Corps: Obama Expands Lead in Battleground

politicalwire.com     yesterday          

A new Democracy Corps survey shows Sen. Barack Obama leads Sen. John McCain by 5 points nationally, 49% to 44%, and holds a 6-point edge, 49% to 43%, in a group of battleground states that voted for President Bush by 4...                    

Thai prime minister vows not to quit as he announces referendum

telegraph.co.uk     yesterday   25 related          

Thailand's beleaguered prime minister plans to use a referendum to defeat anti-government protesters who have occupied Government House for 10 days demanding his resignation. Anti-government protesters at Government House...                    

It's democracy at its best says MP

andoveradvertiser.co.uk     yesterday   1 related          

MONDAY'S night's rejection of the Andover Airfield planning application was an example of democracy at its best, said MP Sir George Young. Like hundreds of others at The Lights on Monday evening Sir George witnessed more...                    

Sunder Katwala: A stay of execution for Brown

guardian.co.uk     yesterday   60 related          

Charles Clarke's revival of Labour Party debate about the prime minister's future is designed to wound, not to kill Charles Clarke has reopened the Labour leadership argument (episode 93) this morning. So there is an echo...                    

David Cameron's inappropriate soundbite

conservativehome.blogs.com     yesterday   13 related          

We covered the speech yesterday but the FT is one of a number of newspapers to major in on David Cameron's attempt to distance himself from "neoconservatism":“We should accept that we cannot impose democracy at the barrel...                    

Tibetans celebrate 'Democracy Day', suspend protest demonstrations

indiaenews.com     yesterday   3 related          

From correspondents in Delhi, India, 11:03 PM IST Tibetans celebrated their 48th "Democracy Day" Tuesday and suspended protest demonstrations that were going on in the Indian capital since March against 'atrocities in...                    

Remarks by Vice President Cheney and President Saakashvili of Georgia after Meeting

finanznachrichten.de     yesterday   21 related          

PRESIDENT SAAKASHVILI: Well, I would like to welcome Mr. Vice President. Looking forward, it is my number one priority to rebuild this great nation and to send the message to the world: That message is that the light of...                    

Thai Government Cracks Down on Rebellious Websites

anandtech.com     yesterday   11 related          

Tom Corelis (Blog) - September 4, 2008 8:05 AM State turns to censorship amidst anti-government rioting and martial law Besieged by protests and rioting, the government of Thailand is seeking to erase about 1,200 websites...                    

Zardari outlines why he wishes to be elected as Pak Prez

dailyindia.com     yesterday   13 related          

PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that he decided to run in the presidential poll because besides cementing the democracy in his country trod over for decades by successive dictators, he wanted to work towards...                    

               

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