Political & Judicial Concerns - The US expresses grave concern over Justice Moraes' actions, viewing them as an attack on the rule of law and political stability in Brazil [1] - Justice Moraes is accused of politicizing the judicial process and bringing Brazil's Supreme Court into disrepute [1] - The incarceration of former President Bolsonaro is seen as provocative and unnecessary, given his existing house arrest and communication limitations [1] - The US warns against judges who have no limits on their power, considering them dangerous to democracy [1]

All right. Next year, the United States turns 250 years old. A quarter of a millennium since a group of revolutionaries put pen to paper and declared the start of a new nation and a new idea.At the center of that idea is one line from the Declaration of Independence. You know it well. We hold these truths to be self-evident.That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Historian Walter ...

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Public Opinion & Political Landscape - American voters are deeply concerned about the state of democracy, rising extremism, and worsening race relations [1] - Approval of the Supreme Court has significantly decreased, dropping 19% [1] - 88% of those polled believe the nation is stronger because of diversity, across the political spectrum [2] - Support for immigration is at an all-time high [2] - There's a rising contempt among Hispanic voters for those perceived as hunting their family members [3] Societal Concerns - 71% of respondents are concerned that artificial intelligence will take jobs away [1] - Concerns about white supremacy are increasing, with more people explicitly identifying it as a major issue [1] - One in four Latinos report experiencing racism, up from 11% previously [1] Geopolitical & Technological Competition - The United States is falling behind China in the field of AI [4] - The US has fallen behind on drones [7] Policy & Governmental Issues - ICE's actions are viewed unfavorably by 56% of respondents, due to perceived violations of rights and freedoms [4] - There are concerns about the government's focus on issues other than the future, such as AI and technological advancement [5] - Research funding to universities, which are engines of innovation, is being reduced [7]

“The transition to democracy is not hypothetical; it has already begun,” argues the opposition leader and winner of the 2025 Nobel peace prize. “The fear inside the regime is palpable” https://t.co/8kzfzQRGxOIllustration: Dan Williams https://t.co/0ZnF4MX3Ni ...

Since the death of the dictator, Spain has become the modern European country that many of its people yearned for. But its democratic institutions are showing signs of decay https://t.co/CtKR47PV0I ...