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An atheist explains why America should 'become more truly Christian'
16 hours, 50 minutes ago

An atheist explains why America should 'become more truly Christian'

Raw Story  

In a recent episode of "The Opinions" by The Salt Lake Tribune, longtime evangelical and New York Times columnist David French, and Jonathan Rauch, a Brookings Institution senior fellow — and atheist — discussed Christianity's past and present role in American democracy. "You don’t believe in God, but one of the points to your book is for American democracy to …

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SC's Justice Narasimha emphasises constitutional institutions' role in democracy at NLSIU event
17 hours, 25 minutes ago

SC's Justice Narasimha emphasises constitutional institutions' role in democracy at NLSIU event

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: From the intricate workings of constitutional institutions to the legacy of Justice ES Venkataramiah, Justice PS Narasimha of the Supreme Court shed light on crucial aspects of India’s legal framework in an event organised by the National Law School of India University on Sunday. Speaking at the event, Justice Narasimha emphasised the vital role constitutional institutions play in preserving …

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MK Stalin slams BJP over election rule change, calls it a threat to democracy
17 hours, 25 minutes ago

MK Stalin slams BJP over election rule change, calls it a threat to democracy

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, on Monday, voiced strong criticism against the BJP-led Union government, accusing it of undermining democracy with an amendment to Section 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules. Stalin expressed his concerns in a post on X, alleging that the amendment aims to eliminate transparency in elections by restricting public access to election documents, including …

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Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar caused lasting shame on Parliamentary democracy: DMK
1 day, 9 hours ago

Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar caused lasting shame on Parliamentary democracy: DMK

The Hindu  

The high-level executive committee of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday said the “insulting and distasteful attack” on Dr. Ambedkar in the Parliament by Home Minister Amit Shah had caused a lasting shame for the Parliamentary democracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party government. Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar: Congress demands HM’s resignation; INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises Another …

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Opinion | Dear Federal Workers: Don’t Quit
1 day, 17 hours ago

Opinion | Dear Federal Workers: Don’t Quit

Politico  

Vought’s plan promises to strip you of your job protections, slashing your vital roles and installing MAGA loyalists in your place. In the 1800s, the government was inefficient, incompetent and corrupt because President Andrew Jackson instituted a “spoils system” that awarded federal jobs to his supporters and partisans, rather than qualified professionals who earned their positions on merit. Congress responded …

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Oath Keeper sentenced as judge laments 'true American hero' who 'turned against democracy'
2 days, 13 hours ago

Oath Keeper sentenced as judge laments 'true American hero' who 'turned against democracy'

Raw Story  

A federal judge on Friday sentenced a former leader of the Oath Keepers militia group to three years of probation in exchange for the Army combat veteran’s extensive cooperation with prosecutors investigating the violent MAGA-inspired attack on the Capitol, according to media reports. But the road to redemption for Joshua James came with a catch: he was required to hand …

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DC Edit | Indian democracy faces its darkest day in history
2 days, 22 hours ago

DC Edit | Indian democracy faces its darkest day in history

Deccan Chronicle  

It was one of the darkest days in the history of India’s Parliament as the elected representatives of the people pushed and shoved, jostled and scuffled on the premises of the temple of democracy. Two camps of MPs, diametrically opposed in their politics, were holding their respective protests in the premises of Parliament on December 19 when a faceoff triggered …

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Why Democrats can't get over the grief of losing to Donald Trump
3 days, 17 hours ago

Why Democrats can't get over the grief of losing to Donald Trump

Salon  

Following their trouncing by Donald Trump and the MAGA movement in the 2024 election, Democrats continue to plod through the stages of grief, vacillating between denial, anger and bargaining. The big lie Donald Trump told after the 2024 election was that he’d won a “powerful mandate” from the American people. During a speech earlier this month in Chicago at his …

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BJP attempts to weaken constitution, democracy: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav
3 days, 17 hours ago

BJP attempts to weaken constitution, democracy: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha MP and Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament, claiming that the ruling party is trying to weaken the constitution and democracy. Speaking to ANI, after the Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, the SP chief noted that Babasaheb's Constitution shows …

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PM Modi dials BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput after they get injured during protest at Parliament
4 days, 17 hours ago

PM Modi dials BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput after they get injured during protest at Parliament

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called BJP MPs - Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput to enquire about their health after they got injured in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi assaulted BJP MPs: Rijiju Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "Makar Dwar is the main entry gate of the Members of Parliament to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. While the NDA …

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Parliament needs to shun the shameful ‘Grammar of Anarchy’
4 days, 17 hours ago

Parliament needs to shun the shameful ‘Grammar of Anarchy’

New Indian Express  

Thursday’s unprecedented fracas on parliament premises over the home minister’s remarks about B R Ambedkar was a new low in Indian democracy. Whatever happens with the charges and counter-charges on MPs on the streets outside, we hope that Thursday’s violence would not roll over into a scuffle in parliament on Friday, the last day of the winter session. “The task …

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DC Edit | Constitution debate led to only partisan diatribe
4 days, 22 hours ago

DC Edit | Constitution debate led to only partisan diatribe

Deccan Chronicle  

Polarisation is one of the words of the year, its choice triggered by the partisan political divisions in the United States, the world’s oldest democracy. The word could well define the current state of India, the world’s most populous democracy, as partisan politics has India the country in its thrall in an election year, much like in America. The irony …

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'Frightening': Judge condemns potential Trump pardon for Oath Keepers head's Jan. 6 crimes
4 days, 23 hours ago

'Frightening': Judge condemns potential Trump pardon for Oath Keepers head's Jan. 6 crimes

Raw Story  

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta argued that President-elect Donald Trump would be putting democracy at risk if he pardons Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes for crimes committed on Jan. 6, 2021. Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, was sentenced to 18 years in prison in 2023 for seditious conspiracy and other crimes. Mehta made the remarks about Rhodes while sentencing …

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Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms
5 days, 4 hours ago

Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms

Associated Press  

In November, the world’s most powerful democracy elected as its next president a man who schemed to overturn its last presidential election. Crossroads for democracy in the US Donald Trump ended his last term trying to overturn his loss to President Joe Biden and rallying an angry crowd of supporters, some of whom then stormed the U.S. Capitol in a …

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Senate’s progressive wing proposes bill to end the Electoral College and ‘restore democracy’
6 days ago

Senate’s progressive wing proposes bill to end the Electoral College and ‘restore democracy’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, along with colleagues Brian Schatz of Hawaii and Peter …

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One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?
Top News
6 days, 6 hours ago

One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?

Firstpost  

The Centre has introduced the Constitution Bill, 2024, better known as the One Nation, One Election Bill, in the Lok Sabha. VIDEO | Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moves 'one nation, one election' bills for introduction in Lok Sabha.#OneNationOneElectionBill pic.twitter.com/vgPvelEwLu — Press Trust of India December 17, 2024 Let’s take a closer look. JD chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar had …

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Nadda slams Congress over Preamble amendment, says 'bad lot' interfered with Constitution many times
6 days, 8 hours ago

Nadda slams Congress over Preamble amendment, says 'bad lot' interfered with Constitution many times

The Hindu  

Even a good constitution can prove to be bad if those implementing it are not good, Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda said on Tuesday, asserting the "bad lot" interfered with the Indian Constitution many times. Participating in a discussion on the "Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India", Mr. Nadda attacked the …

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JP Nadda slams Congress over Preamble amendment: ‘Bad lot interfered with Constitution many times’
6 days, 9 hours ago

JP Nadda slams Congress over Preamble amendment: ‘Bad lot interfered with Constitution many times’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Dec 17 Even a good constitution can prove to be bad if those implementing it are not good, Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha J P Nadda said on Tuesday, asserting the "bad lot" interfered with the Indian Constitution many times. Participating in a discussion on the "Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of …

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BJP doesn't believe in democracy: KC Venugopal on One Nation, One Election
6 days, 17 hours ago

BJP doesn't believe in democracy: KC Venugopal on One Nation, One Election

India Today  

All India Congress Committee general secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday accused the ruling BJP-led Centre of attempting to undermine the democratic process through the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal. “The clear intention behind 'One Nation, One Election' is ‘one nation, no election’,” Venugopal said while addressing reporters. He alleged that the BJP's main agenda is to “sabotage the democratic process” …

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Democracy at risk or step forward? Top lawyers weigh in on One Nation One Poll
6 days, 17 hours ago

Democracy at risk or step forward? Top lawyers weigh in on One Nation One Poll

India Today  

In a detailed examination of the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, two leading legal and constitutional experts, Harish Salve and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, presented sharply contrasting perspectives during separate interviews with India Today TV. The proposal of One Nation One Election, aimed at synchronising elections across India, has sparked a polarising debate on its potential impact on federalism, democracy, and …

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BJP's JP Nadda slams Congress, calls Emergency 'evil attempt to strangle democracy'
6 days, 17 hours ago

BJP's JP Nadda slams Congress, calls Emergency 'evil attempt to strangle democracy'

India Today  

Union Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday criticised the Congress, calling the Emergency an "evil attempt to strangle democracy," during the second day of the special debate on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption in the Rajya Sabha. Union Minister JP Nadda, while addressing the Kashmir issue during the Constitution debate in Rajya Sabha, expressed his gratitude to Parliament for …

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Ambiance of division, mistrust and fear in BJP-led India: Abhishek Singhvi
6 days, 22 hours ago

Ambiance of division, mistrust and fear in BJP-led India: Abhishek Singhvi

Hindustan Times  

The Constitution is under siege and the custodians of democracy have become its conspirators, Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi said on Monday in the Rajya Sabha as he cited various instances to show how the constitutional values of equality, secularism, and fraternity were being eroded. During the ongoing debate on the Constitution in the Upper House, Congress MP Abhishek Singvi criticised …

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NDA parties slam Congress over reservations, caste-based survey
6 days, 22 hours ago

NDA parties slam Congress over reservations, caste-based survey

Hindustan Times  

Leaders from the Janata Dal, or JD, Nationalist Congress Party, and the Shiv Sena — partners in the ruling National Democratic Alliance — tore into the opposition Congress-led INDIA bloc during a discussion on 75 years of the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Shiv Sena member Milind Deora, while listing out the Modi government’s achievements, including abrogation of …

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INTERVIEW | I was Very Close to RSS Leaders When I Was in the Congress: Najma Heptulla
6 days, 23 hours ago

INTERVIEW | I was Very Close to RSS Leaders When I Was in the Congress: Najma Heptulla

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 16, 2024 23:10 IST - 12 MINS READ Najma Heptulla is one of India’s longest-serving parliamentarians, holding the record for the longest stint as Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. She was close to the Nehru-Gandhi family, working in Indira Gandhi’s inner circle and maintaining a strong relationship with Rajiv Gandhi. Currently living with her daughter in …

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