Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau, French economist and academic (born 1715) passed away. In 1831, Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania. In 1909, Souphanouvong, 1st President of Laos (died 1995) was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1959, Fuziah Salleh, Malaysian politician was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

How to build a DIY model of democracy

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July 4, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

As a kid, Sumana Harihareswara had a vision of democracy: people in a room, different perspectives, respectful disagreement and a shared attempt to figure out the best solution. Now, as [] The post How to build a DIY model of democracy appeared first on URL Media.

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Quadrant Magazine

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· Jun 23, 2026

The TikToxification of Democracy

The TikToxification of Democracy

Ana Kasparian Substack

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· Jun 20, 2025

Saving Democracy Through Dialogue and Debate

James Fishkin Makes the Case for a More Deliberative Future

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Persatuan, kelab ajar demokrasi kepada pelajar

APABILA bercakap tentang demokrasi, ramai orang membayangkan pilihan raya umum (PRU), pilihan raya negeri (PRN), pilihan raya kecil (PRK), calon politik, kempen, pengundi dan peti undi. Sekiranya difikirkan, pendidikan demokrasi sebenarnya bermula jauh lebih awal. Bagi kebanyakan remaja, pengalaman pertama mengenali kuasa undi serta proses memilih pemimpin berlaku di sekolah menerusi penyertaan dalam persatuan dan ... Read more The post Persatuan, kelab ajar demokrasi kepada pelajar appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Fox News

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· Jun 23, 2026

The Founding Fathers would sound the alarm on AOC, Mamdani and our slide into socialism

Polling shows over half of Americans under 30 say democracy isn't essential, raising alarms as the nation marks its 250th anniversary on July 4th.

Honest Elections Project

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· Jan 29, 2026

Honest Elections Project Releases 2026 Safeguarding Our Elections Report and New Model Bills to Enhance Voter Integrity 

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Today, the Honest Elections Project released its 2026 Safeguarding Our Elections: Critical Reforms to Secure Voter Integrity and Rebuild Confidence in American Elections report. The report details 14 policies that state government officials should implement to enhance election integrity, which are the following: 1. Stop foreign influence in elections. 2. Require documentary proof of citizenship to [] The post Honest Elections Project Releases 2026 Safeguarding Our Elections Report and New Model Bills to Enhance Voter Integrity appeared first on Honest Elections Project.

BBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote

They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.

Guinee news

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· Jul 2, 2026

Election du bureau exécutif du conseil communal de Koubia : la GMD réalise un grand chelem 

C’est un véritable plébiscite pour la Génération pour la Modernité et le Développement (GMD). Ce jeudi 2 juillet 2026, à l’issue de l’installation officielle des nouveaux élus de la commune urbaine de Koubia, le parti a confirmé sa domination totale en s’emparant de l’ensemble des postes de l’exécutif communal. L’information a été confirmée à la []

Liberty Nation

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· Jul 8, 2026

Democracy vs Republic: Do You Know the Difference?

The Founding Fathers shunned a pure democracy.

Nepal News

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· Jul 10, 2026

एमाले पुनर्गठन कार्यदलको प्रतिवेदन लेखनको जिम्मा बादल र शंकर पोखरेललाई

काठमाडाैं। नेकपा (एमाले) को पार्टी शुद्धीकरण, सुदृढीकरण, रूपान्तरण तथा पुनर्गठन सम्बन्धी कार्यदलले देशव्यापी रूपमा संकलन गरिएका सुझावहरूका आधारमा अन्तिम प्रतिवेदन तयार पार्ने जिम्मेवारी कार्यदलका संयोजक रामबहादुर थापा ‘बादल’ र महासचिव शंकर पोखरेललाई सुम्पेको छ। एमाले केन्द्रीय कार्यालय च्यासलमा बिहीबार बसेको कार्यदलको बैठकले देशका विभिन्न १३ स्थानमा सञ्चालन गरिएको सुझाव संकलन अभियान सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न भएको निष्कर्ष []

MaltaToday

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· Jun 28, 2026

The rise of the accountability trap

Perhaps that is the most valuable lesson emerging from Britain’s political experience. Strong democracies are not those that simply replace leaders efficiently. They are those that build institutions capable of pursuing long-term national objectives regardless of who occupies political office

Financial Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

The battle for the future of democratic republics

Celebrations in the US for its 250th anniversary are in part a wake

UrduPoint

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· Jul 10, 2026

DC for strict implementation of govt's good governance model

DC for strict implementation of govt's good governance model

Kathimerini

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· Jun 23, 2026

Governing conservatives confront regional challenges

Ruling New Democracy is moving to address what party officials describe as political weak spots ahead of the next national election, while publicly maintaining that voting will take place in 2027.

Article | The Nation

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· Jun 29, 2026

We Were Founded on Anti-Monopoly Principles

Zephyr Teachout The premises of the American democratic vision must be applied to the economy if we are to be free in all alreas of life. The post We Were Founded on Anti-Monopoly Principles appeared first on The Nation.

Portside

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· Jun 23, 2026

How (and Why) AI Is Eroding Democracy in the US

How (and Why) AI Is Eroding Democracy in the US Judy Tue, 06/23/2026 - 19:10

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 24, 2026

ReallPolls: New Democracy at 28.3%, Tsipras’ ELAS at 21.4%, Karystianou at 11.9%, PASOK at 9.9%

The polling company ReallPolls recorded a 6.9-point lead for New Democracy (ND) in its election forecast, published on protagon.gr, while Alexis Tsipras’ party ELAS gained 4.1 percentage points in voting intention compared to May The post ReallPolls: New Democracy at 28.3, Tsipras’ ELAS at 21.4, Karystianou at 11.9, PASOK at 9.9 appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The i Paper

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· Jun 26, 2026

We binned Starmer like an empty vape – and that’s deeply embarrassing for Britain

Emily Maitlis: It is not bad to wish for political brilliance in our leaders. But let's not make public life feel like a prime ministerial pop-up shop

Mises Institute

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· Jun 30, 2026

A Libertarian Critique of Birthright Citizenship

It is important to change our political culture, which treats democracy, or the right to vote, as the supreme political good.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 7, 2026

Charting the Good Change Since the Bicentennial

Fifty years after the Bicentennial, American democracy is imperiled-but the country's progress since 1976 offers real reasons for hope.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Reviewing economic thoughts of martyred Leader

TEHRAN- The head of the Smart Governance Think Tank, stating that in recent years, the issue of public participation in the economy and utilizing the capacity of small capitals to boost production has become one of the most important axes of the country's economic policy, said that the martyred Leader of the Revolution, on various occasions, while emphasizing the necessity of directing liquidity towards productive activities, always stressed the removal of investment barriers, facilitating the presence of the people in the economic arena, and creating effective mechanisms to utilize popular capacities.

Hot Air

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· Jul 4, 2026

What England Can Teach Us About 'Democratic Socialism'

What England Can Teach Us About 'Democratic Socialism'

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 6, 2026

New constitution, 32-hour workweek, noncitizen voting: What’s in the DSA platform

The Democratic Socialists of America platform calls for ambitious reforms, including the adoption of a new constitution and allowing noncitizens to vote, according to its program for 2025 and 2026. Socialists have been on the rise after candidates such as Melat Kiros and Darializa Avila Chevalier beat longtime Democratic incumbents and New York City Mayor []

Townhall

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Democrats' Escalating War on Democracy

The Democrats' Escalating War on Democracy

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

As the first teal MP for Wentworth, I have many questions about this new party

Microparties can, in time, grow into a significant political force. Look at One Nation.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 27, 2026

Parties seen as key to driving global governance, modernization

Parties seen as key to driving global governance, modernization

POLITICO

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· Jul 3, 2026

Power 40 Paris — notre classement 2026

Notre top 40 des influenceurs qui structurent l’agenda politique, les affaires publiques à Paris et joueront un rôle déterminant en vue de 2027.

The Young Turks

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· Jun 24, 2026

Democratic Voters in Open Revolt Over AIPAC and Establishment!

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The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nijgadh airport will be developed as alternative airport: Minister Poudel

Kathmandu, July 6: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadak Raj Poudel, has said the government is activ...

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 4, 2026

Here’s How State, Federal Governments Promote Patriotic Civic Education

Governments have taken a range of actions at the federal and state levels to promote civic education in the U.S. over the past several years.

DER SPIEGEL

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· Jul 6, 2026

250 Years: American Democracy Has Survived 250 Years, But Can It Survive Trump?

Democracy is a tenacious beast, but it has been riven by contradictions ever since the Declaration of Independence. Nowhere are those contradictions in such sharp relief as in Trump's America.

Intellectual Takeout

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· Jun 23, 2026

The Rudderless Moment in American Politics

“The modern Democratic Party increasingly resembles a coalition without a commanding general,” argue Jesse Arm and Danielle Shapiro, writing for the Manhattan Institute’s “City Journal.” The party’s elected officials, donors, unions, advocacy groups, activist networks, and online influencers often pull in different directions, with no leader possessing the authority or willingness to impose discipline. As a result, candidates

Salon

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump’s MAGA brand is fading — and that makes it dangerous

As the president's favorability sinks, the danger to democracy rises — not the other way around

The Hill

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Kennedy says democratic socialists will ‘lead their party to defeat’ in November

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said the Democratic Party is now controlled by their “loon wing” of democratic socialists who will lead them to electoral disaster in November in a new interview on Sunday. The GOP senator told John Catsimatidis, the radio host of “Cats Roundtable,” that the rising popularity among Democratic voters for democratic socialist candidates will...

Global Voices

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· Jul 4, 2026

Hate on the ballot: Transphobia and elections

Our democracies are stronger when everyone, regardless of their gender, can fully participate and assert their place in politics.

Black America Web

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· Jul 8, 2026

Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: The Wealth Gap, Primary Elections, and More

Election oversight, wealth gap, and acts of kindness shape our communities, per Sybil Wilkes' daily roundup.

Conservative Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

New Film Asks If America Can Survive Without Virtue

A new documentary asks whether the republic can survive if it loses the very thing the Founders believed made self-governance possible? That is, virtue.

The New European

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· Jun 26, 2026

Confused about how to build a successful country? Here’s how you do it

There’s a guide for how politicians can achieve economic and social progress. It’s right there in the history books

Malaysiakini

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· Jul 10, 2026

YOURSAY | Paloh, a symbol of poor governance

Fix neglected communities instead of making empty promises.

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