Democracy
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South Africa celebrates 30 years since end of apartheid, but discontent growsAnalysts and polls predict that the waning popularity of the democratic party once led by Nelson Mandela is likely to see it lose its parliamentary majority for the first time.PoliticsApr 27
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From taxation to tap water: A brief history of plebiscites in CalgaryCalgarians have gone to the polls more than 150 times over the years for things like daylight saving time, fluoridation, the ward system and the building of infrastructure.CanadaMar 13
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AI tools are generating misleading election images, researchers sayResearchers said the AI tools generated images in 41 per cent of the their tests and were most susceptible to prompts that asked for photos depicting election fraud.WorldMar 6
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More than 50 countries go to the polls this year. What will democracy look like?More than 50 countries are due to hold national elections in 2024, but the number of citizens exercising the right to vote is not unalloyed good news.WorldJan 11
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What will democracy look like in 2024? Trump may have the final wordFor those who worry that authoritarian rulers are firmly in the ascendant over more liberal democrats, there is likely to be much to fret about in 2024.U.S. NewsDec 18, 2023
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Biden warns ‘something dangerous happening’ in U.S. as GOP embraces TrumpDuring a speech in Arizona, Biden branded the "Make America Great Again" movement as an existential threat to the U.S. political system and warned of the threat to democracy.U.S. NewsSep 28, 2023
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Canada suspending supports to Niger government following military coupA statement by Global Affairs Canada says the Canadian government is suspending all direct funding to Niger, but other assistance to vulnerable populations will continue.CanadaAug 6, 2023
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Kingston, Ont. to get ‘strong mayor’ powers from the provinceThe mayor will soon be able to veto by-laws and pass municipal motions with only a third of council's support despite some calling the new powers an erosion of municipal democracy.CanadaJun 19, 2023
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Canada’s elections authorities move slowly, carefully to digitize votingElection Nova Scotia's historic step is a good example of the kind of cautious, incremental approach often taken by elections authorities when it comes to technology.PoliticsMay 1, 2023
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Alberta Premier Smith, with election looming, announces new limits on media questionsPolitical scientists say Smith is making the change to avoid accountability, particularly over her phone call with Artur Pawlowski.PoliticsApr 14, 2023
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