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Barack Obama Pitches an All-Female U.S. Government, Stating Things 'Would Be Better' Under Women

Barack Obama said governments led by women could produce better outcomes, while discussing US political divisions, democracy and the importance of bringing younger people into politics.

International Business Times UK · 12h ago

"Vote theft is theft of democracy": Congress' Rakesh Sinha backs SC plea seeking SIT probe against CEC amid SIR row

Congress leader Rakesh Sinha has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This plea raises serious concerns over alleged irregularities in the electoral process and claims crores of voters were deprived of their rights. The opposition has intensified its criticism of the Election Commission…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

'EC lost its credibility': Pinarayi Vijayan says CEC turning 'personal views into decisions', warns protests will intensify

"The Election Commission has lost its credibility. The Commission is being questioned in a manner never seen before. The information that has come out is not befitting a democracy. The Chief Election Commissioner is turning his personal views into decisions and adopting one-sided positions. Protests against this will intensify," Vijayan…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Tejashwi Yadav says EC reduced to tool for undermining democracy

Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of excluding eligible voters as they undermined democracy. He demanded the cancellation of recent elections in five states, including Bihar. The criticism follows formal objections raised by two Election Commissioners about the poll panel's decisions. Union minister Chirag Paswan stated that the Election Commission…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

'13 crore voters deleted': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says evidence available on SIR violations, slams BJP's 'lame excuses'

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the BJP of deleting 13 crore voters from electoral rolls during the SIR process. She claims this action undermines democracy and demands accountability from the BJP leadership. The Election Commission of India has defended its actions, stating that the process is legally compliant. Meanwhile, the…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

CJP says will launch 'nationwide protests' from October 2 if CEC Gyanesh Kumar doesn’t quit by Saturday

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced nationwide protests from October 2 if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign by Saturday. CJP founder Abhijit Dipke said the protests will begin in Mumbai on Gandhi Jayanti and spread to cities across India, calling for a pledge to “save democracy.”

The Economic Times · Sep 25

'Trump wants to colonise Brazil': Lula claims US to gain resources if he loses

Lula also addressed the issue at the UN General Assembly in New York this week, warning against attempts to interfere with Brazil's democratic process. "We will not allow the enemies of democracy – internal or external – to attack the will of the people. Brazilian democracy belongs to the Brazilians,”…

The Times of India · Sep 25

As judge temporarily restores White House press access, Obama characterizes Trump’s media ban as a larger ‘foundational’ issue with the free press

“You can’t do that and say that you are still living in a democracy.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 24

‘It’s so corrosive to democracy': Over 50 federal prosecutors speak out against Trump's $100,000 a month 'insider trading' scheme

"We're in an environment where we all want to be looking to the founders, right?"

Fortune · Sep 24

Where are you voting in the US midterm elections following redistricting? 1 in 10 Americans will vote in a different district

For millions of Americans, the 2026 midterm ballot could look different from the one they received two years ago. Their address may be exactly the same. Their polling place may also be unchanged. What could be different is the congressional district drawn around them. A Protect Democracy analysis estimates that…

The Economic Times · Sep 24